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US3741434A
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Trash disposal device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-22
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1991-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A trash disposal device adapted for sink-side use in a plurality of modes comprises a rectangular open-topped container fitting within a rectangular open ended body member having at its upper end a reentrant flange overlying the rim of and extending into the container to prevent particles entering between the member and the container or a liner therefor.
Inventors
- 👤 R Traverse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:01
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/32; B65D5/326; B65D5/42; B65D5/56; B65D5/60; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/908; Y10S220/91; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A device for disposing of trash comprising, in combination, an inner hollow generally rectangular body member, said inner member being closed at one end and having side walls terminating, at the other end, at a rim defining an opening at that end, and an outer hollow generally rectangular body member open at both ends and having side walls terminating at one end at a reentrant flange of uniform thickness extending from the walls at an acute interior angle thereto, said inner member fitting within the outer member for free relative movement of translation into and out of a relative disposition in which said rim and said flange abut, the length of said outer body member, less the inward projection of said flange, being less than the length of the inner container, whereby, when said members are supported on a flat surface in upright assembled relation the flange extends into the inner container.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
152 words
A device for disposing of trash comprising, in combination, an inner hollow generally rectangular body member, said inner member being closed at one end and having side walls terminating, at the other end, at a rim defining an opening at that end, and an outer hollow generally rectangular body member open at both ends and having side walls terminating at one end at a reentrant flange of uniform thickness extending from the walls at an acute interior angle thereto, said inner member fitting within the outer member for free relative movement of translation into and out of a relative disposition in which said rim and said flange abut, the length of said outer body member, less the inward projection of said flange, being less than the length of the inner container, whereby, when said members are supported on a flat surface in upright assembled relation the flange extends into the inner container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A device as defined in claim 1 and additionally comprising a cover for said inner member, said member being formed to provide with said cover an easy fit on the open end of said member and a friction fit on the closed end thereof.
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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) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |