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US3608712A
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Waste receptacle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-14
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1990-01-14
Abstract
Abstract A reusable waste receptacle includes: an outer container having foldable sidewalls and a bottom V-shaped in cross section; and, in inner array of disposable bags in vertically disposed relation, the innermost bag resting against the rear wall of the container, the outermost bag covering the remaining bags, and when in use being supported by the V-shaped bottom of the outer container. An interlockable lid holds the container in compact closed position. When opened, however, the container snaps open and the outermost bag folds into place. Adhesive strips on the container and a removable punch in the rear wall of the container allow same to be held by or affixed to a supporting means.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilfred R Savoie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 13:53
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/08; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/04; B65F1/06; B65F1/062; B65F1/14; B65F1/16; B65F1/1615; B65F2220/00; B65F2220/106; B65F2220/1063; B65F2250/00; B65F2250/106
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
51 words
A reusable waste receptacle comprising: an outer container having foldable sidewalls and a bottom Vshaped in cross section; and an inner array of disposable bags in vertically disposed relation, the outermost bag covering the remaining bags and adapted to be supported by the V-shaped bottom of said container when in use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
51 words
A reusable waste receptacle comprising: an outer container having foldable sidewalls and a bottom Vshaped in cross section; and an inner array of disposable bags in vertically disposed relation, the outermost bag covering the remaining bags and adapted to be supported by the V-shaped bottom of said container when in use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
201 words
A reusable waste receptacle comprising: an outer cardboard container having: an open top, front and rear walls, said front wall having vertical slits, foldable sidewalls, a closed bottom, V-shaped in cross section formed at the intersection of said front and rear walls, and a lid having a tab for engagement with the slits in the front wall of said container to hold said container in compact closed position when interlocked; an array of disposable plastic bags within said container, said array including: a supporting member affixed to the rear wall of said container; and a plurality of open-ended plastic bags in vertically disposed relation, having a lipped side affixed to said supporting member, said lipped side being serrated so that it may readily be torn off when filled with waste, the innermost one of said bags resting against the rear wall of said container; and the outermost one of said bags covering the remaining bags, and when in use having its bottom supported by the V-shaped bottom of said container to prevent breakage; and, means for affixing said container to a supporting surface, said means including an adhesive strip attached to the outer surface of the rear wall of said container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
201 words
A reusable waste receptacle comprising: an outer cardboard container having: an open top, front and rear walls, said front wall having vertical slits, foldable sidewalls, a closed bottom, V-shaped in cross section formed at the intersection of said front and rear walls, and a lid having a tab for engagement with the slits in the front wall of said container to hold said container in compact closed position when interlocked; an array of disposable plastic bags within said container, said array including: a supporting member affixed to the rear wall of said container; and a plurality of open-ended plastic bags in vertically disposed relation, having a lipped side affixed to said supporting member, said lipped side being serrated so that it may readily be torn off when filled with waste, the innermost one of said bags resting against the rear wall of said container; and the outermost one of said bags covering the remaining bags, and when in use having its bottom supported by the V-shaped bottom of said container to prevent breakage; and, means for affixing said container to a supporting surface, said means including an adhesive strip attached to the outer surface of the rear wall of said container.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-09-27 | 1975-03-29 | 1975-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-27 | 1979-03-29 | 1979-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-27 | 1983-03-29 | 1983-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |