Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
In combination, an elongated stiff but bendable strap assembly constructed of shape retentive but deformable and resilient dielectric material and including first and second sides and longitudinally spaced transversely extending corrugations and being adapted to encircle an upright trash can constructed of conductive material with said first side opposing the outer surface of said trash can, said corrugations including ridges spaced along said first side for abutting engagement with said can and said assembly including longitudinally spaced openings formed therethrough, said strap assembly including anchor means for releasably securing said strap assemby in position extending about said can, a conductor member threaded through selected corrugations and spaning said openings, and battery and electrically actuatable signal means supported from said strap assembly, open circuit means serially connecting said battery, signal means and said conductor member and including contact means disposed outwardly of said one side of said assembly for electrical contact with said can, said conductor member being adapted to engage said can and close said circuit means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
In combination, an elongated stiff but bendable strap assembly constructed of shape retentive but deformable and resilient dielectric material and including first and second sides and longitudinally spaced transversely extending corrugations and being adapted to encircle an upright trash can constructed of conductive material with said first side opposing the outer surface of said trash can, said corrugations including ridges spaced along said first side for abutting engagement with said can and said assembly including longitudinally spaced openings formed therethrough, said strap assembly including anchor means for releasably securing said strap assemby in position extending about said can, a conductor member threaded through selected corrugations and spaning said openings, and battery and electrically actuatable signal means supported from said strap assembly, open circuit means serially connecting said battery, signal means and said conductor member and including contact means disposed outwardly of said one side of said assembly for electrical contact with said can, said conductor member being adapted to engage said can and close said circuit means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said anchor means includes a pair of releasably engageable strap members carried by the opposite ends of said strap assembly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said strap members comprise "Velcro" strap members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said anchor means includes magnet members carried by said strap assembly for magnetic attachment to said can.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said anchor means includes hook members spaced along one marginal edge portion of said strap member for removable engagement over the upper marginal edge of said can.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said conductor member includes a plurality of generally parallel electrically connected reaches thereof extending longitudinally of said strap assembly, threaded through said selected corrugations and spanning said openings.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said electrically actuatable signal means comprises an audible signal generator.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said strap assembly is constructed of plastic.