US3684155A
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Collapsible sanitary container and container liner
Assignee: Mobil Oil AS
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Filing: 1970-08-05
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Granted: 1972-08-15
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Expires: 1990-08-05
Abstract
Abstract A package receptacle of book-fold type containing a disposable waterproof (e.g., plastic) liner bag for the package receptacle when opened provides a sanitary container useful as a pet animal toilet station. The package receptacle comprises means in its side and/or end walls whereby, when the opened package is lined with the disposable liner bag such that the walls of the open end of the liner bag are folded over the top edge of the side and end walls of the opened package receptacle, a portion of the folded over portion of the liner bag is securely held in place by said means to effectuate a useful sanitary container.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel O Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 14:35
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/01; A01K1/0107; A01K1/0125; B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/36; B65D5/3607; B65D5/3635; B65D5/3642; B65D5/42; B65D5/56; B65D5/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A sanitary container in collapsed book-fold form openable to a rectangular shaped receptacle having a substantially flat bottom surface and upstanding side and end walls, and a disposable waterproof bag-like structure packaged inside of said container when in collapsed form, said bag-like structure when open having a vertical side wall dimension greater than the vertical dimensions of said side and end walls of said receptacle in open position such that, when the bag structure is used for liNing the inside surfaces of said receptacle in open form, the end portions defining the open mouth of said bag overlap the walls of said receptacle, said receptacle being further characterized by having restraining means, disposed in the outside wall surfaces of said receptacle when in open form, to engage said overlapped portions of said liner bag and restrain said liner bag against being pulled to the inside of said receptacle when in open form with the liner bag disposed as aforesaid in the open receptacle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A sanitary container in collapsed book-fold form openable to a rectangular shaped receptacle having a substantially flat bottom surface and upstanding side and end walls, and a disposable waterproof bag-like structure packaged inside of said container when in collapsed form, said bag-like structure when open having a vertical side wall dimension greater than the vertical dimensions of said side and end walls of said receptacle in open position such that, when the bag structure is used for liNing the inside surfaces of said receptacle in open form, the end portions defining the open mouth of said bag overlap the walls of said receptacle, said receptacle being further characterized by having restraining means, disposed in the outside wall surfaces of said receptacle when in open form, to engage said overlapped portions of said liner bag and restrain said liner bag against being pulled to the inside of said receptacle when in open form with the liner bag disposed as aforesaid in the open receptacle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A sanitary container, as defined in claim 1, wherein the liner bag is a side gussetted bag made of thermoplastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
A sanitary container, as defined in claim 1, wherein said restraining means are serrated perforations in at least two oppositely disposed wall portions of said receptacle, said restraining means being adapted for engaging adjacent overlapped portions of said liner bag outside of said receptacle through said serrated perforations to the inside of the receptacle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A sanitary container, as defined in claim 3, wherein said restraining means are disposed in each of the four walls of said rectangular receptacle.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-08-15 | 1976-02-14 | 1976-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-15 | 1980-02-14 | 1980-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-15 | 1984-02-14 | 1984-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |