US4054225A
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Refuse container assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-02-08
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Granted: 1977-10-18
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Expires: 1997-02-08
Abstract
Abstract A flexible refuse container with an open top, a closed bottom having ventilation holes therethrough and a continuous sidewall slit from the top to adjacent the bottom is disclosed. A plurality of latches adjacent the split permit the container to be placed in a fill position with the slit edges in close relationship for filling a plastic liner bag within the container, or in an unload position with the slit open to permit easy removal of a filled bag without tearing.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas D. Frech
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:17
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/04; B65F1/06; B65F1/068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A refuse container comprising: a flexible container having an open top, a bottom and a continuous side wall integrally attached to said bottom, said side wall having a slit extending longitudinally from said top to a location near said bottom, and releaseable means for securing opposite edges of said slits in close relationship when said container is in a fill position, said serving means being manually releasable so that the said edges move away from each other and the distance between said opposite edges increase along the direction from container bottom to container top to define an unload position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A refuse container comprising: a flexible container having an open top, a bottom and a continuous side wall integrally attached to said bottom, said side wall having a slit extending longitudinally from said top to a location near said bottom, and releaseable means for securing opposite edges of said slits in close relationship when said container is in a fill position, said serving means being manually releasable so that the said edges move away from each other and the distance between said opposite edges increase along the direction from container bottom to container top to define an unload position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A container as in claim 1 wherein said container includes a plurality of ventilating holes in the bottom of said container and in the sidewall of said container adjacent said bottom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
A container as in claim 1 wherein said container is plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A container as in claim 1 wherein said container has a notch is the sidewall opposite said slit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A container as in claim 1 further including a plastic film liner disposed in said container for holding trash and the like.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A container as in claim 1 wherein said securing means includes a plurality of latches attached to the outside of said sidewall along the length of said slit.
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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) | 1980-10-17 | 1981-04-18 | 1981-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-17 | 1985-04-18 | 1985-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-17 | 1989-04-18 | 1989-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |