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Apparatus for refuse collection and disposal
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-02-05
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Granted: 1987-09-22
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Expires: 2006-02-05
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for use in refuse collection and disposal comprises a base adapted for securement to a substrate and for releasable receipt of a non-self-standing liner. The base includes an upstanding frame having an uppermost opening for receipt of the liner, the frame being configured such as generally to preclude the base from use for containment of refuse of customary small size in the absence of residence of the liner therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Bimonte
- 👤 Dennis Cleary
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:06
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B67/00; B65B67/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/908
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
A refuse liner comprising a non-self-standing body having an uppermost opening, a generally cylindrical portion extending downwardly from said opening, and a frustro-conical portion extending downwardly from such cylindrical portion, a lip extending radially outwardly of said cylindrical portion adjacent said opening and a gripping detent being formed in said cylindrical portion adjacent said frustro-conical portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
A refuse liner comprising a non-self-standing body having an uppermost opening, a generally cylindrical portion extending downwardly from said opening, and a frustro-conical portion extending downwardly from such cylindrical portion, a lip extending radially outwardly of said cylindrical portion adjacent said opening and a gripping detent being formed in said cylindrical portion adjacent said frustro-conical portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention claimed in claim 1 wherein said frustro-conical portion includes a plurality of drainage openings therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
132 words
In combination, a refuse liner comprising a non-self-standing body having an uppermost opening, a generally cylindrical portion extending downwardly from said opening, and a frustro-conical portion extending downwardly from such cylindrical portion, a lip extending radially outwardly of said cylindrical portion adjacent said opening, a gripping detent being formed in said cylindrical portion adjacent said frustro-conical portion and a base adapted for securement thereof to a substrate and defining an upstanding frame having an uppermost opening for releasable receipt of said refuse liner, said frame being configured such as to effect visible appearance generally precluding use of said base for deposit of refuse therein in the absence of residence of said liner therein, said liner being of an overall size and configuration to be removably contained within and supported by said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
132 words
In combination, a refuse liner comprising a non-self-standing body having an uppermost opening, a generally cylindrical portion extending downwardly from said opening, and a frustro-conical portion extending downwardly from such cylindrical portion, a lip extending radially outwardly of said cylindrical portion adjacent said opening, a gripping detent being formed in said cylindrical portion adjacent said frustro-conical portion and a base adapted for securement thereof to a substrate and defining an upstanding frame having an uppermost opening for releasable receipt of said refuse liner, said frame being configured such as to effect visible appearance generally precluding use of said base for deposit of refuse therein in the absence of residence of said liner therein, said liner being of an overall size and configuration to be removably contained within and supported by said base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
57 words
The invention claimed in claim 3 wherein said frame comprises first members extending vertically with said base and second frame members extending perimetrically of said base, said base having openings bounded by said first and second frame members, at least the openings in the lower portion of said base being of size to effect such visible appearance.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention claimed in claim 4 wherein said first members of said frame comprise continuous courses extending from said uppermost frame opening downwardly to a bottom of said base and thereacross and thence upwardly to said uppermost frame opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention claimed in claim 5 wherein said second members of said frame comprise continuous courses extending perimetrically of said base at respective different vertical locations thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention claimed in claim 6 wherein said first members define mounting openings in such courses thereof extending across said base.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-09-21 | 1995-03-23 | 1995-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-09-21 | 1999-03-23 | 1999-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |