Device to secure plastic trash liner to receptacle and closure device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a disk-shaped device for securing plastic trash liners in a trash receptacle, with two durable 53 mm diameter, 3 mm thick embodiments. The first embodiment has eight isosceles triangular flaps, positioned around the central point, with tips at the center and bases in contact with the circumferential rim. The second embodiment has eight curvilinear arced triangular flaps, positioned around the central point, with bases in contact with the circumferential rim and tips positioned around a central 2 mm aperture. The liner is threaded through the central point or aperture, allowing the flaps to flex and create a tight seal, preventing slipping.

Claims

1. A disk-shaped device for use with a plastic trash liner and a trash receptacle comprising: a chipboard disk with a thickness of 3 mm and a diameter of 53 mm, said chipboard having eight identical triangular flaps positioned in a circular arrangement around a central point, each of said eight triangular flaps having a creased base acting as a hinge mechanism; a circumferential rim measuring 8 mm in width encircling the entirety of the chipboard disk and wherein the creased base of each of said triangular flaps is in contact with the circumferential rim; and a circular adhesive strip, with a peelable protective covering, applied to the reverse side of said circumferential rim, said circular adhesive layer substantially covering the reverse side of said circumferential rim, wherein said disk-shaped device is designed to thread a loose end of said plastic trash liner through said central point on the reverse side of said chipboard disk to secure said plastic trash liner against said trash receptacle by pulling the loose end of said plastic trash liner which has been threaded through the central point of said chipboard disk until said disk-shaped device is firmly in place against both said plastic trash liner and said trash receptacle.

Description

DRAWINGS-FIGURES

(1) FIGS. 1-6 depict views of the first embodiment, while Figures IA-5A depict views of the second embodiment.

(2) FIG. 1 shows the view of the first embodiment from the user's perspective before it has been threaded. This is the obverse side of the embodiment.

(3) FIG. 2 shows the reverse side of the first embodiment before it has been threaded and fitted against the liner and the receptacle.

(4) FIG. 3 shows the first embodiment of the device installed, showing what the receptacle, the trash liner, and the embodiment would look like together. This drawing provides a visual representation of how the device functions in practice, demonstrating how the hinge mechanism of triangular flaps with a creased base secures and retains the trash liner in place, preventing it from slipping into the receptacle. This drawing can help to illustrate the intended use of the device and how it fits into the larger context of a trash system.

(5) FIG. 4 Depicts the first embodiment of the device in a low angle view after the liner has been threaded and secured in place.

(6) FIG. 5 Depicts the first embodiment of the device in an oblique view after the liner has been threaded and secured in place.

(7) FIG. 6 shows the first embodiment positioned as a closure to a filled trash liner.

(8) FIG. 1A shows the view of the second embodiment from the user's perspective before it has been threaded. This is the obverse side of the embodiment

(9) FIG. 2A shows the reverse side of the second embodiment before it has been threaded and fitted against the liner and the receptacle.

(10) FIG. 3A shows the second embodiment of the device installed, showing what the receptacle, the trash liner, and the embodiment would look like together. This drawing provides a visual representation of how the device functions in practice, demonstrating how the curvilinear arced triangular flaps function as a hinge mechanism to permit the flaps to bend and secure and retain the trash liner in place, preventing it from slipping into the receptacle. This drawing can help to illustrate the intended use of the device and how it fits into the larger context of a trash system

(11) FIG. 4A Depicts the second embodiment of the device in a low angle view after the liner has been threaded and secured in place.

(12) FIG. 5A Depicts the second embodiment of the device in an oblique view after the liner has been threaded and secured in place.

DRAWINGSREFERENCE NUMERALS

(13) Elements 100, 101, 105 and 106 are common to drawings of both embodiments. 100 embodiment as a whole 101 rim 102 creased base hinge mechanism 103 triangular hinged flap 104 peelable adhesive strip 105 plastic trash liner 106 trash receptacle 107 curvilinear hinge mechanism 108 curvilinear arced triangular flap 109 2 mm aperture 110 reverse side of triangular hinged flap 111 reverse side of curvilinear arced triangular flap

Detailed Description FIGS. 1-5 First Embodiment

(14) The first embodiment of the invention is a disk-shaped device 100, made of solid non-corrugated cardboard (also known as chipboard), with a thickness of 3 mm and a diameter of 53 mm. The device is designed to secure plastic trash liners 105 from slipping from the rim of a trash receptacle. 106 The device consists of eight identical isosceles triangular hinged flaps 103, positioned around the center of the disk, and each flap has a creased base 102 on the obverse side of the disk, serving as a hinge mechanism. 102 The vertices of each triangular flap converge at the center point of the disk and the base of each flap is positioned in a circular arrangement around the circumferential rim 101, which has a width of 8 mm and extends fully around the circumference of the disk. This design allows the flaps to be flexible and adapt to the shape of the trash liner FIGS. 4-5. To use the device, the plastic trash liner is threaded through the central point of the reverse side of the disk FIG. 2, where the flaps converge, and secured against the receptacle by pulling the loose end of the liner until the device is firmly in place against both the liner FIGS. 4,5 and the receptacle FIG. 3. The reverse side of the device features a circular adhesive strip with a peelable protective covering 104, which can be used to attach the device to a filled trash liner after it has been removed from the receptacle FIG. 6, creating a tight and secure seal by applying pressure to the contact point between the device and the filled liner.

(15) Operation-FIGS. 1-6

(16) The operation of the first embodiment of the invention involves placing the open end of a plastic trash liner inside a trash receptacle, draping the excess portion of the liner over the rim of the receptacle, and then twisting the excess portion of the open end of the liner together. The twisted portion of the liner is then threaded through the central point of the reverse side FIG. 2 of the disk-shaped device, and the device is secured against the receptacle by pulling the loose end of the liner until the device is firmly in place against both the liner and the receptacle. FIG. 3. The circular adhesive strip 104 on the reverse side of the device can be used to attach the device to a filled trash liner FIG. 6 after it has been removed from the receptacle, creating a tight and secure seal by applying pressure to the contact point between the device and the filled liner.

Detailed Description FIGS. 1A-5A Second Embodiment

(17) The second embodiment 100 is a disk-shaped device made of molded rubber with a thickness of 3 mm and a diameter of 53 mm, designed to secure plastic trash liners 105 from slipping from the rim of a trash receptacle 106. The device has eight identical curvilinear arced triangular flaps 108 positioned around the center of the disk 109, serving as a hinge mechanism 107. The flaps only extend to a 2 mm aperture 109 located in the center of the disk. The base of each curvilinear arced triangular flap 107 is positioned in a circular arrangement around the central point and is in contact with the circumferential rim 101, which has a width of 8 mm and extends fully around the circumference of the disk. This allows the flaps to be flexible and adapt to the shape of the trash liner. To use the device, the plastic trash liner is threaded through the aperture 109 from the reverse side of the disk 110, FIG. 2A and then secured against the receptacle by pulling the loose end of the liner until the device is firmly in place against both the liner FIGS. 4A-5A and the receptacle. FIG. 3A The reverse side of the curvilinear arced triangular flaps 111 are in contact with the liner when the liner is in place against the receptacle. The reverse side of the device does not feature an adhesive strip. 110, FIG. 2A.

(18) Operation FIGS. 1A-5A

(19) The second embodiment FIG. 1A-5A of the device operates by using eight identical curvilinear arced triangular flaps (108) positioned around the center of the molded rubber disk. The base of each triangular flap 107 is positioned in a circular arrangement around the circumferential rim of the disk 101, which has a width of 8 mm and extends fully around the circumference of the disk. The tip of each triangular flap is positioned around the central 2 mm aperture. 109 When the plastic trash liner is threaded through the central aperture 109 from the reverse side of the disk 110 and then secured against the trash receptacle by pulling the loose end of the liner, the flaps flex and adapt to the shape of the trash liner, creating a tight and secure fit FIGS. 4A,5A between the device, the liner, and the receptacle. FIG. 3A. The reverse side of the device does not feature an adhesive strip. FIG. 2A.

(20) Conclusions, Ramifications and Scope

(21) The first embodiment is a disk-shaped device made of solid non-corrugated cardboard (also known as chipboard) with a thickness of 3 mm and a diameter of 53 mm.

(22) The second embodiment is a disk-shaped device made of molded rubber with a thickness of 3 mm and a diameter of 53 mm.

(23) Both embodiments are designed to secure plastic trash liners from slipping from the rim of a trash receptacle.

(24) The first embodiment consists of eight identical isosceles triangular hinged flaps, with a creased base on the obverse side serving as a hinge mechanism.

(25) The second embodiment consists of eight identical curvilinear arced triangular flaps, serving as a hinge mechanism.

(26) Both embodiments allow the flaps to be flexible and adapt to the shape of the trash liner.

(27) The first embodiment features a circular adhesive strip on the reverse side with a peelable protective covering.

(28) The second embodiment does not have an adhesive strip.

(29) Ramifications:

(30) The use of the invention results in a more secure trash liner and reduces the likelihood of it slipping from the rim of the trash receptacle.

(31) The disk-shaped design of the invention allows for ease of use, as the plastic trash liner is simply threaded through the central point of the device.

(32) The hinge mechanism of both embodiments allows the flaps to be flexible and adapt to the shape of the trash liner, providing a tight and secure seal.

(33) The use of the adhesive strip on the reverse side of the first embodiment allows for the device to be attached to a filled trash liner after it has been removed from the receptacle, making it easier to handle and dispose of the filled liner.

(34) Scope:

(35) The scope of the invention encompasses the use of the disk-shaped device to secure plastic trash liners from slipping from the rim of a trash receptacle. The invention is designed to be used in various settings, such as households, office buildings, and public spaces. The scope of the invention also includes the use of both the first and second embodiments of the device, as well as any future modifications or variations that would fall within the spirit and scope of the invention.