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US3857597A
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Disposable container means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-29
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Granted: 1974-12-31
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Expires: 1993-01-29
Abstract
Abstract Disposable container means which can be transported in a substantially compact state and which then can be readily erected for use are disclosed. Each container has an opening adapted to be placed down over an object which is to be picked up. The object to be picked up is forced into the container by movement of the bottom edges of the container. The container with the object to be picked up inside is then disposed of in an appropriate manner.
Inventors
- 👤 C Young
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:48
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01H; E01H1/00; E01H1/12; E01H1/1206; E01H2001/122; E01H2001/1226; E01H2001/126
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
Disposable container means for inexpensively disposing of refuse and adapted to be transported in a substantially compact state, said container means comprising a unitary structure having two identical semirigid members hinged together and biased in an open position, each member consisting of four pieces joined together including two rectangular pieces joined together at a right angle and joined to two opposing end pieces having a triangular shaped configuration forming a right angle, the sides of each triangular shaped end piece being equal in length to the width of the respective rectangular piece to which the sides are joined; said semi-rigid members being hinged together along one edge of identical rectangular pieces in both members such that corresponding edges of each member can be pressed together to form an enclosed space for refuse.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
Disposable container means for inexpensively disposing of refuse and adapted to be transported in a substantially compact state, said container means comprising a unitary structure having two identical semirigid members hinged together and biased in an open position, each member consisting of four pieces joined together including two rectangular pieces joined together at a right angle and joined to two opposing end pieces having a triangular shaped configuration forming a right angle, the sides of each triangular shaped end piece being equal in length to the width of the respective rectangular piece to which the sides are joined; said semi-rigid members being hinged together along one edge of identical rectangular pieces in both members such that corresponding edges of each member can be pressed together to form an enclosed space for refuse.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
Disposable container means as in claim 1 in which the end pieces are creased to permit the semi-rigid members to be folded substantially flat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
Disposable container means as in claim 1 in which the unitary structure is made of cardboard.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
Disposable cOntainer means as in claim 1 in which the unitary structure is made of plastic.
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) | 1977-12-30 | 1978-07-01 | 1978-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-30 | 1982-07-01 | 1982-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-30 | 1986-07-01 | 1986-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |