Trash receptacle garbage bag dispenser

Abstract

A trash receptacle comprising a compartment enclosed by walls of the trash receptacle, wherein the compartment is configured to receive trash and at least two parallel and planar horizontal bars within the compartment, wherein the bars are structurally configured to receive and dispense garbage bags and a clip mechanism located near a free non-affixed end of each bar and located on the tip of the bars, wherein each clip mechanism is configured to receive a bag so that the bag is pinched by the clip mechanism and functions to prevent the bag from sliding off the bars or from collapsing inward.

Claims

1. A trash receptacle comprising: A compartment enclosed by walls of the trash receptacle, wherein the compartment is configured to receive trash; At least two parallel and co-planar horizontal bars within the compartment, wherein the bars are structurally configured to receive and dispense garbage bags; and a clip mechanism located near a free non-affixed end of each bar and located on the tip of the bars, wherein each clip mechanism is configured to receive a bag so that the bag is pinched by the clip mechanism and functions to prevent the bag from sliding off the bars or from collapsing inward.

2. The trash receptacle of claim 1 wherein one end of each bar is secured to an inside wall of the compartment and wherein each other end of each bar is free hanging.

3. The trash receptacle of claim 1 wherein access to the compartment for installing garbage bags is made possible by way of any one of a front door, side door or a lid.

4. The trash receptacle of claim 1 wherein the bars are structurally configured to hold garbage bags in a stack.

5. The trash receptacle of claim 1 wherein the bars are structurally configured to receive and dispense garbage bags with punch holes.

6. The trash receptacle of claim 1 further comprising of a drip tray/pan located at the base of the compartment.

7. The trash receptacle of claim 1 wherein the bars are secured to any one of the following: any wall of the compartment, lid of the receptacle, floor/base of the receptacle, frame of the receptacle, door of the receptacle, ceiling of the receptacle.

8. The trash receptacle of claim 1 wherein the bars can be on a track/rail system wherein the track/rail system enables the bars for motion in any one of the following directions with the compartment: up, down, side to side, or front to back.

9. The trash receptacle of claim 1 wherein the bars are affixed to a panel within the compartment.

10. The trash receptacle of claim 9 wherein the panel comprises of multiple sets of attachment positions to enable bar attachment settings at different heights.

11. The trash receptacle of claim 9 wherein the panel comprises of a track to which the bars are affixed wherein the track is able to vertically slide up or down the panel to enable different bar setting heights.

12. The trash receptacle of claim 1 further comprising a lid over the compartment, the lid providing access into the compartment.

13. The trash receptacle of claim 1 wherein the bars are affixed to a cross bar which is attached to sides of the compartment.

14. The trash receptacle of claim 1 further comprising of an adjustable base located within the compartment wherein the adjustable base may be adjusted for different heights within the compartment.

15. The trash receptacle of claim 1, wherein the bars are detachable.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate various embodiments of the present disclosure. The drawings contain representations of various trademarks and copyrights owned by the Applicant. In addition, the drawings may contain other marks owned by third parties and are being used for illustrative purposes only. All rights to various trademarks and copyrights represented herein, except those belonging to their respective owners, are vested in and the property of the Applicant. The Applicant retains and reserves all rights in its trademarks and copyrights included herein, and grants permission to reproduce the material only in connection with reproduction of the granted patent and for no other purpose.

(2) Furthermore, the drawings may contain text or captions that may explain certain embodiments of the present disclosure. This text is included for illustrative, non-limiting, explanatory purposes of certain embodiments detailed in the present disclosure. In the drawings:

(3) FIG. 1 illustrates a view showing the receptacle with its lid and front door closed according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(4) FIG. 2 illustrates a view showing the receptacle with a lifted lid, and bars or rods that hold the trash bags, according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(5) FIG. 3 illustrates a view showing the receptacle with a closed lid, and a front door open to reveal the hidden bars or rods according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(6) FIG. 4 illustrates a view showing the receptacle with a lifted lid and showing how the receptacle would look without its sides and front door according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(7) FIG. 5 illustrates a view showing the receptacle with a lifted lid and showing how the receptacle would look with the trash bags stacked in place without the receptacle's walls and front door according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(8) FIG. 6 illustrates a view showing a trash receptacle having a first bag in the fully open position ready to receive trash and showing the receptacle with its lid lifted up and how the receptacle would look without the receptacle sides and front door according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(9) FIG. 7A illustrates a trash receptacle having rods of the receptacle being attached to a cross bar that connects on the side walls with no contact to the rear wall, according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(10) FIG. 7B illustrates a trash receptacle having rods of the receptacle being independently connected directly to only the side walls of the receptacle according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(11) FIG. 8A illustrates a trash receptacle having rods of the receptacle being attached to a vertical bar that connects to the floor/base inside the receptacle according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(12) FIG. 8B illustrates a trash receptacle having rods of the receptacle on an independent trash rack/stand that can be placed inside a receptacle to provide an enclosure for it according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(13) FIG. 9 illustrates a side view of a trash receptacle having two straight parallel rods attached at the ceiling or lid of the receptacle according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(14) FIG. 10 illustrates a trash receptacle having rods attached to the receptacle door which can open with a hinge or slide out mechanism according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(15) FIG. 11 illustrates an independent frame assembly/rack/stand having an adjustable two straight parallel bar stand with a track that can move up and down and side to side, the bars can move in any direction, stand can have extra holes to move the bar if desired according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(16) FIG. 12 illustrates a trash receptacle having independent rack/stand within the receptacle to create an enclosed two straight rod bag holding system according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(17) FIG. 13 illustrates a trash receptacle having two bar bag hanging rod rack/system/stand with a lid/top to create the enclosure of the bag according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(18) FIG. 14A illustrates a trash receptacle having multiple sets of two or more rods within a receptacle or cabinet allowing multiple bags to each hang on a two-rod system for various purposes such as recycling, trash, and compost all in one location according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(19) FIG. 14B illustrates a trash receptacle with optional lid(s) and having multiple sets of two or more rods within a receptacle or cabinet allowing multiple bags to each hang on a two-rod system for various purposes such as recycling, trash, and compost all in one location according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(20) FIG. 15 illustrates a trash receptacle having a parallel bar hanger device/system according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(21) FIG. 16 illustrates a receptacle with a height adjustable base/floor according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(22) FIG. 17 illustrates a receptacle with an adjustable base that is in the depressed or lowered position according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(23) FIG. 18 illustrate a home, office, or work cabinet configured to become the receptacle according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(24) FIG. 19A illustrates a trash receptacle having two straight parallel bag holding bar device on a tree with a strap band to secure it around the tree according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(25) FIG. 19B illustrates a trash receptacle having two straight parallel bag holding bar device on a table secured with a clamp according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(26) FIG. 19C illustrates a trash receptacle having two straight parallel bag holding bar device on a large vehicle secured with a magnet according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(27) FIG. 19D illustrates a trash receptacle having two straight parallel bag holding bar device being used with multiple bar and bag option secured to a fence according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(28) FIG. 20A illustrates a clip mechanism used on the receptacle's bars or rods according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(29) FIG. 20B illustrates a clip mechanism used on the receptacle's bars or rods and in operation with a trash bag according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(30) FIG. 21 illustrates a cart version of the independent frame assembly with additional space for storage of supplies according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(31) FIG. 22 illustrates a receptacle with a clip mechanism used on the tip of the receptacle's co-planar bars or rods according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(32) As a preliminary matter, it will readily be understood by one having ordinary skill in the relevant art that the present disclosure has broad utility and application. As should be understood, any embodiment may incorporate only one or a plurality of the above-disclosed aspects of the disclosure and may further incorporate only one or a plurality of the above-disclosed features. Furthermore, any embodiment discussed and identified as being “preferred” is considered to be part of a best mode contemplated for carrying out the embodiments of the present disclosure. Other embodiments also may be discussed for additional illustrative purposes in providing a full and enabling disclosure. Moreover, many embodiments, such as adaptations, variations, modifications, and equivalent arrangements, will be implicitly disclosed by the embodiments described herein and fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

(33) Accordingly, while embodiments are described herein in detail in relation to one or more embodiments, it is to be understood that this disclosure is illustrative and exemplary of the present disclosure, and are made merely for the purposes of providing a full and enabling disclosure. The detailed disclosure herein of one or more embodiments is not intended, nor is to be construed, to limit the scope of patent protection afforded in any claim of a patent issuing here from, which scope is to be defined by the claims and the equivalents thereof. It is not intended that the scope of patent protection be defined by reading into any claim a limitation found herein that does not explicitly appear in the claim itself.

(34) Thus, for example, any sequence(s) and/or temporal order of steps of various processes or methods that are described herein are illustrative and not restrictive. Accordingly, it should be understood that, although steps of various processes or methods may be shown and described as being in a sequence or temporal order, the steps of any such processes or methods are not limited to being carried out in any particular sequence or order, absent an indication otherwise. Indeed, the steps in such processes or methods generally may be carried out in various different sequences and orders while still falling within the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, it is intended that the scope of patent protection is to be defined by the issued claim(s) rather than the description set forth herein.

(35) Additionally, it is important to note that each term used herein refers to that which an ordinary artisan would understand such term to mean based on the contextual use of such term herein. To the extent that the meaning of a term used herein—as understood by the ordinary artisan based on the contextual use of such term—differs in any way from any particular dictionary definition of such term, it is intended that the meaning of the term as understood by the ordinary artisan should prevail.

(36) Regarding applicability of 35 U.S.C. § 112, ¶6, no claim element is intended to be read in accordance with this statutory provision unless the explicit phrase “means for” or “step for” is actually used in such claim element, whereupon this statutory provision is intended to apply in the interpretation of such claim element.

(37) Furthermore, it is important to note that, as used herein, “a” and “an” each generally denotes “at least one,” but does not exclude a plurality unless the contextual use dictates otherwise. When used herein to join a list of items, “or” denotes “at least one of the items,” but does not exclude a plurality of items of the list. Finally, when used herein to join a list of items, “and” denotes “all of the items of the list.”

(38) The following detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the following description to refer to the same or similar elements. While many embodiments of the disclosure may be described, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible. For example, substitutions, additions, or modifications may be made to the elements illustrated in the drawings, and the methods described herein may be modified by substituting, reordering, or adding stages to the disclosed methods. Accordingly, the following detailed description does not limit the disclosure. Instead, the proper scope of the disclosure is defined by the appended claims. The present disclosure contains headers. It should be understood that these headers are used as references and are not to be construed as limiting upon the subjected matter disclosed under the header.

(39) All publications mentioned herein are incorporated herein by reference to disclose and describe the methods and/or materials in connection with which the publications are cited.

A. Definitions

(40) It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular aspects only and is not intended to be limiting. As used in the specification and in the claims, the term “comprising” can include the aspects “consisting of” and “consisting essentially of.” Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. In this specification and in the claims which follow, reference will be made to a number of terms which shall be defined herein.

(41) As used in the specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to “an opening” can include two or more openings.

(42) Ranges can be expressed herein as from one particular value, and/or to another particular value. When such a range is expressed, another aspect includes from the one particular value and/or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent ‘about,’ it will be understood that the particular value forms another aspect. It will be further understood that the endpoints of each of the ranges are significant both in relation to the other endpoint, and independently of the other endpoint. It is also understood that there are a number of values disclosed herein, and that each value is also herein disclosed as “about” that particular value in addition to the value itself. For example, if the value “10” is disclosed, then “about 10” is also disclosed. It is also understood that each unit between two particular units are also disclosed. For example, if 10 and 15 are disclosed, then 11, 12, 13, and 14 are also disclosed.

(43) As used herein, the terms “about” and “at or about” mean that the amount or value in question can be the value designated some other value approximately or about the same. It is generally understood, as used herein, that it is the nominal value indicated ±10% variation unless otherwise indicated or inferred. The term is intended to convey that similar values promote equivalent results or effects recited in the claims. That is, it is understood that amounts, sizes, formulations, parameters, and other quantities and characteristics are not and need not be exact, but can be approximate and/or larger or smaller, as desired, reflecting tolerances, conversion factors, rounding off, measurement error and the like, and other factors known to those of skill in the art. In general, an amount, size, formulation, parameter or other quantity or characteristic is “about” or “approximate” whether or not expressly stated to be such. It is understood that where “about” is used before a quantitative value, the parameter also includes the specific quantitative value itself, unless specifically stated otherwise.

(44) The terms “first,” “second,” “first part,” “second part,” and the like, where used herein, do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, and are used to distinguish one element from another, unless specifically stated otherwise.

(45) As used herein, the terms “optional” or “optionally” means that the subsequently described event or circumstance can or cannot occur, and that the description includes instances where said event or circumstance occurs and instances where it does not. For example, the phrase “optionally affixed to the surface” means that it can or cannot be fixed to a surface.

(46) Moreover, it is to be understood that unless otherwise expressly stated, it is in no way intended that any method set forth herein be construed as requiring that its steps be performed in a specific order. Accordingly, where a method claim does not actually recite an order to be followed by its steps or it is not otherwise specifically stated in the claims or descriptions that the steps are to be limited to a specific order, it is no way intended that an order be inferred, in any respect. This holds for any possible non-express basis for interpretation, including: matters of logic with respect to arrangement of steps or operational flow; plain meaning derived from grammatical organization or punctuation; and the number or type of aspects described in the specification.

(47) Disclosed are the components to be used to manufacture the disclosed devices, systems, and articles of the disclosure as well as the devices themselves to be used within the methods disclosed herein. These and other materials are disclosed herein, and it is understood that when combinations, subsets, interactions, groups, etc. of these materials are disclosed that while specific reference of each various individual and collective combinations and permutation of these materials cannot be explicitly disclosed, each is specifically contemplated and described herein. For example, if a particular material is disclosed and discussed and a number of modifications that can be made to the materials are discussed, specifically contemplated is each and every combination and permutation of the material and the modifications that are possible unless specifically indicated to the contrary. Thus, if a class of materials A, B, and C are disclosed as well as a class of materials D, E, and F and an example of a combination material, A-D is disclosed, then even if each is not individually recited each is individually and collectively contemplated meaning combinations, A-E, A-F, B-D, B-E, B-F, C-D, C-E, and C-F are considered disclosed. Likewise, any subset or combination of these is also disclosed. Thus, for example, the sub-group of A-E, B-F, and C-E would be considered disclosed. This concept applies to all aspects of this application including, but not limited to, steps in methods of making and using the articles and devices of the disclosure. Thus, if there are a variety of additional steps that can be performed it is understood that each of these additional steps can be performed with any specific aspect or combination of aspects of the methods of the disclosure.

(48) It is understood that the devices and systems disclosed herein have certain functions. Disclosed herein are certain structural requirements for performing the disclosed functions, and it is understood that there are a variety of structures that can perform the same function that are related to the disclosed structures, and that these structures will typically achieve the same result.

(49) In a certain aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, the trash receptacle or trash can (terms “can”, “trash can”, “receptacle”, “trash receptacle” being used interchangeably throughout this disclosure) be particularly made for trash bags that have holes punched in them that they hang by. The bags hang, move and function simply by hanging on two preferably straight parallel bars/poles/sticks that can be made from any material. In one aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, the bars or rods may have minor curves. These parallel bars or rods may connect to one side of the wall in the trash receptacle and do not need to connect to anything for support at the sides or the end where the bag slides off. They basically connect for support to one wall and free hang straight out. The bars or rods are enclosed within the trash can/receptacle and may run from the back area of the receptacle horizontally towards the front area of the receptacle.

(50) In one aspect, the bars, while usually being parallel, could be offset bars or rods and can be of any length, thickness or made out of any material. Additional aspects of embodiments of the present disclosure contemplate the bars or rods having a variety of textures and/or features that will enable trash bags to be smoothly installed/removed and/or prevent the bags from falling off the front of the bars or rods while the bags are in a “ready to use” position. For instance, the ends of the bars or rods may have a rubber texture which may grip the bag and prevent it from slipping off.

(51) The trash receptacle, as contemplated in one aspect, is made to be enclosed with access being provided in a number of ways via including a front door, side door or any way desired to provide access to the trash bags for their loading and unloading. The can/receptacle may also be made of any material and be of any size, color and/or shape having a lid. The can/receptacle may be adapted for use in numerous settings including household, industrial, commercial fast food, within cabinets etc.

(52) Aspects of embodiments of the present disclosure are distinguished from other trash cans/receptacles or stands which use bags which are clipped into position, or are “wrapped” around a rim of any shape whether circular or square etc. or made to use with grocery store “handled bags” aka t-shirt bags will not work in the trash can/receptacle contemplated in the present disclosure. In contrast, the contemplated disclosure enables loading of the bags onto the bars or rods by way of holes/openings in them. The bags do not wrap around or over the bars or rods but rather slide onto the bars or rods and hang on them. The bags may be able to move into a ready-to-use, open position by moving the bag along the bars or rods from the rear area of the trash can/receptacle towards the front middle area of the can/receptacle while they unfold or expand so they are ready to receive waste/trash. When the bags are full, they may be pulled off the bar or rod by sliding them towards the front of the receptacle until they fall off the bars. The next bag usually will be pulled towards the front from the rear area as it begins to open for use.

(53) One aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure contemplates an enclosed trash can/receptacle that can have a lid. It can have different style doors but will have some sort of opening to access the bag and allow it to be pulled horizontally off the bars or rods to allow the next bag on. This configuration is distinct from the prior art as any type of stand cannot function the same way because prior art cans/receptacles expose the bag of trash out in the open and do not keep the trash enclosed for sanitary or esthetic reasons.

(54) The bars or rods can be installed/secured to the can/receptacle in a number of ways, including, but not limited to, any wall of the receptacle, the roof of the receptacle, the lid of the receptacle, the floor/base of the receptacle, the frame of the receptacle, door of the receptacle. In one aspect, the bars or rods may be attached or secured to a separate piece which in turn may be attached to the receptacle by being mounted or bracketed to the receptacle. Such a piece may be vertical in structure/alignment and may have the bars or rods secured to it at a right angle. In another aspect, the bars or rods may be installed on a track/rail system that would enable motion in an up, down or sideway direction. Methods of securing/attaching the bars or rods may include, but not be limited to, welding, using: adhesives, hook and loop, screws, bolts, glue, magnets, clips, twist on apparatus(es), threading, molding, hooks, suction device(s), snap on configuration(s), pinning, snap ring mounting, nailing, pop in configuration(s), hanging, etc. Methods may further include a fastening means/an adhering means comprising at least one of: magnets, bolts, clip on, tie downs, welding, adhesives, hook and loop fasteners, screws, glue, twist on apparatus, threading, molding, hooks, suction device, snap on configuration, pinning, hanging, snap ring, nailing, pop in device,

(55) In configurations where the receptacle has a side access door, the bars or rods may be installed to run horizontally from one side towards the other side of the receptacle as opposed to the back to front direction as previously discussed.

(56) In sum, an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure contemplates an enclosed trash can for privacy/hiding of a trash bag with two internal parallel free floating (attached at one end) horizontal bars or rods that are made for trash bags that have holes in them, so they can free hang on those parallel bars or rods for use and removal.

(57) Advantages of the present disclosure include: Having trash bags readily available for use following removal of a previous bag. Increased trash bag changing speed Enabling use of bags that have holes in them to hang them by Increased privacy More efficient/effective odor control Elimination of the time it takes to hang bags on clips or fold/secure onto rims Being specially designed to handle the specially designed bags that hang on bars or rods despite having an outward normal trash can/receptacle appearance. Enabling the loading of a large quantity of trash bags that may be in a stack/package and are enabled to be dispensed one after another. Enabling the removal of a full bag horizontally off the bars or rods which eliminates the need to vertically lift a full bag out of the can/receptacle.

(58) Optional aspects of embodiments of the present disclosure contemplate having the can and rods sold separately or together. Other aspects contemplate the trash can/receptacle presented as one piece where the bars or rods are already molded into place. Additional aspects contemplate retrofit configurations—i.e. where existing cans/receptacles may be retrofitted to include the aforementioned bars.

(59) Further aspects contemplate including a drip tray/pan at the base of the can/receptacle to catch any fluid that may leak from the bags. For additional support, when and where needed, additional rods or bars or rods may also be included.

(60) Referring now to FIG. 1 a trash receptacle 1 is shown according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure. Trash receptacle 1 may have a lid 2 for covering the bag within the receptacle. In one aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, receptacle 1 may also include a door 3 for providing access into receptacle 1 in order to install or remove full trash bags.

(61) Referring now to FIG. 2 receptacle 1 is shown with its lid 2 being lifted up to reveal interior hidden bars or rods 5 that hold the trash bags within compartment 4 of receptacle 1, according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure. Receptacle 1 may have two “straight” parallel bars or rods 5 inside an enclosed receptacle/cabinet 1 that can be used by connecting them various ways in addition to the rear wall of receptacle 1.

(62) Referring now to FIG. 3 receptacle 1 is shown with its lid 2 closed and its front door 3 open to reveal hidden bars or rods 5 according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(63) Referring now to FIG. 4 receptacle 1 is shown with lid 2, bars or rods 5 and compartment 4 according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(64) Referring now to FIG. 5 receptacle 1 is shown with lid 2 lifted up and with a folded stack of trash bags 6 in place without the receptacle's walls (for emphasis) and front door according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(65) Referring now to FIG. 6 receptacle 1 is shown with a first bag 7 in the fully open position ready to receive trash and showing receptacle 1 with lid 2 lifted up according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(66) Aspects of embodiments of the present disclosure contemplate straight parallel bars or rods 5 that can free hang on one side, are long enough to allow a large quantity of bags 6 to load and remain supported while expanding across receptacle 1. Certain aspects of embodiments or the present disclosure also contemplate bars or rods 5 that are smooth enough for a bag 7 with holes to slide from the loaded position into the ready to use position and then off the free hang portion to exit the bar or rod 5 when full. Bars or rods 5 do not require a user to load on one bag at a time by wrapping it around the top like a ring or rim. They also do not require a user to clip each side into position, or hang the bag by its handles if applicable. Bars or rods 5 are located towards the top area of receptacle 1 to facilitate the bag to hang by its holes and extend down into receptacle 1's compartment 4 where it fills up with trash or items. In an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure bars or rods 5, may have simple minor curves to ease loading and help keep bag 7 or bags 6 on, but do not have any curves that interfere with the utility function of easy loading and snag free deployment.

(67) Certain aspects of embodiments of the present disclosure, when used in the commercial setting and even household kitchens, may require bags that are much larger and thicker than grocery store bags. Bags with a thick enough gauge to hold in fluid and shaper items are difficult to fold and keep in a tight position. These bags must be able to stay close to the bar or rod which means a smaller diameter hole in them to hang on the bar or rod with. The bags must be able to expand long enough to accommodate a large amount of trash and also have room at the top to tie closed. A firm package must be used to keep small holes in alignment to load onto bars. Firm boxes and packages do not allow much flexibility and do not work with strong curves or “b” shaped pins/rods. Packaging must be long enough to hold a large bag but short enough to not allow the new bags to be soiled by touching the bottom area of the current used bag which can leak. In order to keep large trash bags folded and tight a package is needed versus just a stack of individual bags at the rear area of a rack. It is not practical to use loose bags without firm large packages; the bags are not orderly and unfold inconveniently. Aspects of embodiments of the present disclosure address the specifics of using rods inside a receptacle that can handle the type of movement and packaging needed to use very large bags in order to create a useful product. Bars or rods 5 have the ability to offer various features, rubber or other gripping material on the bars or rods to keep bag from sliding, a low-profile clip mechanism to maintain bag position once it is deployed so it cannot accidently close while in use etc. Such features allow the speed of the bag to be controlled and can allow the bag to hold its position very well while in use.

(68) In aspects of embodiments of the present disclosure, the bars or rods 5 may be straight at their connection point with receptacle 1 and at the free hang ends. Bars or rods 5 allow loading of a firm tall package or even box that can hold very large bags that are preferably folded up from the bottom and bags that also have small holes for their installation), so they stay close to the bar or rod to avoid sagging.

(69) Sagging allows a gap between the bar or rod and the sides of the bag which allows items to land outside of the bag. Other aspects contemplate bars or rods or rods that are slightly curved between their connection point and their free ends. This configuration enables securing a bag in place by preventing it from slipping of the pair of bars or rods or rods.

(70) With small holes that fit well to the poles there is a problem with “b” shaped pins, as disclosed in some prior art, since one cannot maneuver a large, tall, thick, firm pack or box of bags onto the loading end of a “b” shaped pin, there isn't enough clearance from the back wall of the receptacle to maneuver the package past the large curve that leads the package upward to get it onto the straight part of the bar. The second problem with the “b” shape pin is that the area the package sits along the rear wall can get stuck in that curve. It is also difficult for the next bag to get over that curve in order to have a smooth deployment. These details are important especially since the type of bag the present disclosure will use will make the bag depend on the first used bag to successfully pull the second bag smoothly into the ready to use position, without the user having to touch the second bag. These types of bags preferably are connected to each other and that is how they can pull each other into place.

(71) Referring now to FIG. 7A trash receptacle 1 is shown having bars or rods 5 of receptacle 1 being attached to a cross bar that connects with receptacle 1's the side walls according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure. In this aspect, bars or rods 5 do not connect with receptacle 1's rear wall.

(72) Aspects of embodiments of the present disclosure contemplate bars or rods 5 being attached to different parts of receptacle 1 including lid 2, walls of receptacle 1, base/floor of receptacle 1, and door 3 which can slide out or be on a hinge. Bars or rods 5 may be on a track that can be installed on the back wall of receptacle 1 or as used on an independent item such as a hanging mechanism. In another aspect, the user can have a bag stand that will fit into the receptacle to create an “enclosed” system by combining the two products. Some of these aspects may be seen in FIG. 7B through FIG. 10. In one aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, the stand may be collapsible or foldable for easy storage or transport if desired.

(73) FIG. 7B illustrates another aspect of an embodiment of trash receptacle 1 having bars or rods 5 being independently connected directly to only the side walls of receptacle 1

(74) Referring now to FIG. 8A trash receptacle 1 is shown with bars or rods 5 being attached to a vertical frame that connects to the floor/base inside receptacle 1 according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(75) Referring now to FIG. 8B bars or rods 5 of receptacle 1 are shown as part of an independent trash rack/stand that can be placed inside a receptacle according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(76) Referring now to FIG. 9, a side view of trash receptacle 1 is shown with two straight parallel rods 5 attached at ceiling or lid 2 of receptacle 1 according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(77) Another placement configuration for bars or rods 5 may be seen in FIG. 10 where bars or rods 5 are attached to receptacle door 3 which can open with a hinge or slide out mechanism according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(78) Referring now to FIG. 11 trash receptacle 1 may be seen having an adjustable two straight parallel bar stand 9 that has a track 10 that can move up and down and side to side by any means, according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure. Bars or rods 5, being connected or affixed to slots within track 10, can move in any direction, the width between the bars or rods may be widened by placing each respective bar in a different slot or extra holes of track 10 and the height may also be adjusted by either lowering or elevating track 10.

(79) FIGS. 12 and 13 illustrate trash receptacle 1 having independent rack/stand 8 within receptacle 1 to create an enclosed bag holding system according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure. In one aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a lid 2 may also be hingedly coupled or connected with frame 8 to cover any trash bags that may be installed. Bars or rods 5 may be directly connected or affixed to frame 8 which may also have a base with a sliding mechanism or wheels to enable frame 8 to slide or be wheeled out of receptacle 1.

(80) Aspects of embodiments of the present disclosure contemplate pairs of bars or rods 5 being used within one compartment as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B. These applications enable multiple bags 7 to each hang on each pair of bars or rods 5 for various purposes such as recycling, trash, and compost all in one location according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(81) Another aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure contemplates bars or rods 5 being part of a parallel bar hanger device/system according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure and as shown in FIG. 15. Here, the parallel bar hanger device/system may be detachable and may be used in conjunction with existing receptacles.

(82) Another aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure contemplates a height adjustable base/floor 15 within receptacle 1 as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17. Base/floor 15 may be elevated while in use. When the bag is full it can be lowered by a number of ways including pedal pushing, using your foot to depress it, etc. As base/floor 15 is lowered, the trash will then be able to sink down into the extra bag material that usually unfolds from the bottom of the bag at that time so there is more room to tie the top. This way the trash will not overflow while being removed from the bars and the bag material at the top will now be long enough to be tied.

(83) Referring now to FIG. 18 home, office, or work cabinet 12 configured to become receptacle 1 is shown according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure. Cabinet(s) may be modified or made for the home or office environment in order to create an enclosed two bar or rod bag hanging system inside cabinet 12. Many kitchens for example have cabinetry made to hold a trash can that can slide open on a sliding door or drawer system. By attaching the rods 5 to the inside of the cabinet door 3 or inside that cabinet to any wall the user can load two bar or rod system style bags. Under many kitchen sinks people have a small bag rack or ring attacked to the inside of the door to hang bags around a rim in a circular style or hang them on special handles made for the grocery style bags to hang on. Unfortunately, they are not two parallel bars or rods long enough to use in this fashion. Bars or rods 5 can also be placed inside any type of home, office, etc. cabinet by any means including creating a special rack, frame, poles, track, etc. that can be purchased by the user and set in or attached inside of the cabinet. Any two bar or rod style system used inside of cabinets for the purposes of the present disclosure is included. Bars or rods 5 are not just for collection within garbage containers/receptacles as mentioned in the prior art. Rather, aspects of the present disclosure are configured and may work for the creative purpose of being placed inside general cabinetry to provide a two bar or rod bag system for people to use in custom home, office, or work locations as the users preferred convenient way of handling trash.

(84) Further aspects of embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in FIGS. 19A through 19D showing installations of two straight parallel bag holding bar device 17 in different applications. This aspect offers consumers the option to have a two straight parallel bag hanging bar or rod device 17 with an optional lid 2 that is easily transported and installed. This device will be able to use two straight parallel bars or rods that may have minor curves and may have features that allow the bag to move smoothly and stay in various positions as described. The simple device can be made and assembled for use in various ways. It can have the bars or rods fold or collapse toward the center for compact storage. It can have pieces connect together by any means or be made as one complete piece. The two straight bars or rods can be created in many ways including creating them by bending longer bars or rods into an “L” shape or 90-degree angle to use one part to attach somewhere and the other portion to use to hang the bags on. The rear area that usually makes contact with the surface it attaches to may have features that allow it to hold on to or keep the bag stack in place neatly. The device may also be able to attach, for example, to the outside of food trucks by any means or any other surface by magnets, bolts, clip on, tie downs, welding, adhesives, hook and loop, screws, glue, twist on apparatus (es), threading, molding, hooks, suction device(s), snap on configuration, pinning, snap ring, nailing, hanging, pop in, it may be used with hinges and fold up almost flat while still attached to the surface and then unfold into the ready to use position when needed etc. For example, the owner can create an instant trash bag holder with lid if desired by simply attaching the device onto the outside of the truck exterior. The device can be used at a park by attaching it with a tie, clamp, or any other means to a tree. The device can also be attached to a door, end of a table with a clamp, onto an R.V. or object at a campsite, a railing or fence etc. by clipping it to the same. Device 17 can also be used at a construction site to collect trash by attaching it to wood beams, vehicles, outhouses, etc. Device 17 may be used in a garage on a wall to collect recyclables. Device 17 may be used at fairs, beaches, attached to a ground stake or other means to keep it stable. Device 17 may be attached to a diaper changing table or even by magnet to the side of a fridge in small homes. Device 17 is portable, small, and easy to install by any means and be readily available to meet the needs of any size crowd or event. The device can have an extension for example long hanging bars or rods that hang over the top of the door and lower the two parallel bag hanging bars or rods to the height the user prefers them at. The device may also include a lid and also a drip catch tray or pad if needed to ensure it can be enclosed to keep pests out and also not drip waste onto the ground. The device can be made of any material, size, color, and sell as a set of items listed here or individually as attachments or accommodating parts. Parallel bars or rods 5 can be made as one unit staying connected or be two rods in a set that are installed individually. Device 17 may have a long horizontal bar or rod or connecting piece with a few sets of bars or rods that extend out from it in order to allow multiple bags to hang from one device. Device 17 may be installed on any surface by a number of installation methods or ways.

(85) Referring now to FIGS. 20A and 20B, a clip mechanism 18 is shown on bars or rods 5 according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure. Each clip mechanism 18 may be located towards the free hanging end of bar or rod 5. As shown in FIG. 20B, clip mechanism captures the front end of a deployed trash bag 7 and holds it in place thereby prevent bag 7 from slipping off bars or rods 5. Once bag 7 is full, a user may then pull trash bag 7 over clip mechanism 18 and as each bag is connected with each other, a new bag is installed in place and captured by clip mechanism 18.

(86) Referring now to FIG. 21, a cart version of an independent frame assembly with additional space for storage of supplies etc. 19 according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure. The independent frame assembly 19 may be configured such that the addition space for storage includes but is not limited to a cabinet, one or more drawers, one or more shelves, one or more compartments. The independent frame assembly 19 may comprise wheels 22, at least one open bag 7. The at least one open bag configured to fit on a pair bars or rods 5. The pair of bars or rods 5 having a horizontal orientation in a parallel configuration. The independent frame assembly 19 may further comprise and a lid 2 and a drip tray/pan 16. The independent assembly 19 may be configured as a cart having an independent frame assembly with additional space for storage of supplies. The independent frame assembly 19 may comprise wheels 22 or not comprise any wheels 22. Independent frame assembly 19 may further comprise a drip tray/pan 16. The drip tray/pan 16 may be configured to capture droppings, refuse, liquids, materials, contents, and the like.

(87) The independent assembly 19 may be further comprise a set of at least one drawers. The set of at least one drawers may be configured such that one or more drawers may be vertically stacked in an aligned manner. The set of at least one drawers may comprise materials including but not limited to aluminum, iron, wood, vinyl, plastic, steel, other metals, composite materials, and other materials. The independent assembly 19 may be configured at various heights to accommodate a variety of uses.

(88) Referring now to FIG. 22, a receptacle 1, with an inside compartment 4, where inside the compartment 4 there is a clip mechanism 18 shown on the tip of each bar or rod 5 according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure. Each clip mechanism 18 may be located towards the free hanging end of bar or rod.

(89) The disclosure has been described in detail with particular reference to certain preferred embodiments thereof, but it will be understood that variations and modifications can be effected within the spirit and scope of the disclosure.