US3647102A
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Decorator garbage and trash container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-13
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Granted: 1972-03-07
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Expires: 1990-01-13
Abstract
Abstract A decorative receptacle for containing refuse and the like having a boxlike structure, a disposable plastic insert, an ornamental cover and a self-contained bugspray bomb. The receptacle includes an imitation brick exterior surface and a cover having a decorative grouping of artificial plants. The container resembles an attractive brick structure serving the purpose of a planter rather than its intended use.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael P Cooley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:03
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/14; B65F1/1426; B65F1/04; B65F1/06; B65F1/141; B65F2210/00; B65F2210/135; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/908
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A decorative receptacle for containing garbage, trash and the like comprising an upwardly opening boxlike main body portion, cover means movably mounted on said main body portion for the opening and closing thereof, an upwardly opening disposable flexible insert contained in said body portion for receiving garbage, trash and the like, said body portion having an exterior surface with the appearance of brick, said cover means including means providing an upwardly opening cavity for the reception of flowers and the like whereby said receptacle has the appearance of a planter, said main body portion including spaced-apart inwardly projecting means adjacent opposite ends of said main body portion defining a pair of parallel spaced apart elongated depressions and a pair of ribs attached to said insert adjacent the upper edge thereof and removably received in said depressions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A decorative receptacle for containing garbage, trash and the like comprising an upwardly opening boxlike main body portion, cover means movably mounted on said main body portion for the opening and closing thereof, an upwardly opening disposable flexible insert contained in said body portion for receiving garbage, trash and the like, said body portion having an exterior surface with the appearance of brick, said cover means including means providing an upwardly opening cavity for the reception of flowers and the like whereby said receptacle has the appearance of a planter, said main body portion including spaced-apart inwardly projecting means adjacent opposite ends of said main body portion defining a pair of parallel spaced apart elongated depressions and a pair of ribs attached to said insert adjacent the upper edge thereof and removably received in said depressions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The receptacle of claim 1 which includes a block of plastic contained in said cavity for simulating dirt and a plurality of artificial flowers upstandingly supported by said block of plastic for simulating growing flowers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
The receptacle of claim 2 in which is included bugspray means in said main body portion and lever actuating means operably engaging said bugspray means and extending to the exterior of said main body portion through an aperture in said main body portion or the actuation of said bugspray means from the exterior of said main body portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
164 words
A decorative receptacle for containing garbage, trash and the like comprising an upwardly opening boxlike main body portion, cover means movably mounted on said main body portion for the opening and closing thereof, an upwardly opening insert contained in said body portion for receiving garbage, trash and the like, said main body portion having an exterior surface with the appearance of construction material and said cover means including means providing an upwardly opening cavity for the reception of flowers and the like whereby said receptacle has the outward appearance of a planter; said main body portion including spaced-apart inwardly projecting means adjacent opposite ends of said main body portion defining a pair of parallel spaced-apart elongated depressions and defining a pair of paRallel spaced-apart channels, a pair of rails fixedly mounted on the bottom of said cover means and slidably respectively received in said channels, a pair of ribs attached to said insert adjacent the upper edge thereof and removably received in said depressions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
164 words
A decorative receptacle for containing garbage, trash and the like comprising an upwardly opening boxlike main body portion, cover means movably mounted on said main body portion for the opening and closing thereof, an upwardly opening insert contained in said body portion for receiving garbage, trash and the like, said main body portion having an exterior surface with the appearance of construction material and said cover means including means providing an upwardly opening cavity for the reception of flowers and the like whereby said receptacle has the outward appearance of a planter; said main body portion including spaced-apart inwardly projecting means adjacent opposite ends of said main body portion defining a pair of parallel spaced-apart elongated depressions and defining a pair of paRallel spaced-apart channels, a pair of rails fixedly mounted on the bottom of said cover means and slidably respectively received in said channels, a pair of ribs attached to said insert adjacent the upper edge thereof and removably received in said depressions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
213 words
A decorative receptacle for containing garbage, trash and the like comprising an upwardly opening boxlike main body portion, cover means movably mounted on said main body portion for the opening and closing thereof, an upwardly opening insert contained in said body portion for receiving garbage, trash and the like, said main body portion having an exterior surface with the appearance of construction material and said cover means including means providing an upwardly opening cavity for the reception of flowers and the like whereby said receptacle has the outward appearance of a planter; said main body portion including spaced-apart inwardly projecting means adjacent opposite ends of said main body portion defining a pair of parallel spaced-apart elongated depressions and defining a pair of parallel spaced-apart channels, a pair of rails fixedly mounted on the bottom of said cover means and slidably respectively received in said channels, a pair of ribs attached to said insert adjacent the upper edge thereof and removably received in said depressions; bugspray means in said main body portion and lever actuating means operably engaging said bugspray means and extending to the exterior of said main body portion through an aperture in said main body portion for the actuation of said bugspray means from the exterior of said main body portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
213 words
A decorative receptacle for containing garbage, trash and the like comprising an upwardly opening boxlike main body portion, cover means movably mounted on said main body portion for the opening and closing thereof, an upwardly opening insert contained in said body portion for receiving garbage, trash and the like, said main body portion having an exterior surface with the appearance of construction material and said cover means including means providing an upwardly opening cavity for the reception of flowers and the like whereby said receptacle has the outward appearance of a planter; said main body portion including spaced-apart inwardly projecting means adjacent opposite ends of said main body portion defining a pair of parallel spaced-apart elongated depressions and defining a pair of parallel spaced-apart channels, a pair of rails fixedly mounted on the bottom of said cover means and slidably respectively received in said channels, a pair of ribs attached to said insert adjacent the upper edge thereof and removably received in said depressions; bugspray means in said main body portion and lever actuating means operably engaging said bugspray means and extending to the exterior of said main body portion through an aperture in said main body portion for the actuation of said bugspray means from the exterior of said main body portion.
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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) | 1975-03-07 | 1975-09-06 | 1976-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-07 | 1979-09-06 | 1980-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-07 | 1983-09-06 | 1984-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |