US4867340A
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Trash can liner retainer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-05-12
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Granted: 1989-09-19
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Expires: 2008-05-12
Abstract
Abstract An upwardly open trash container having an outstanding horizontal rim terminating in a depending flange defines, with the container wall, downwardly facing bight surfaces. A layer of resilient adhesive material is bonded to the depending surfaces of the rim and flange for temporarily adhering to the top edge portion of a flexible trash can liner bag when manually placed in contact therewith.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas L. Byers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:59
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/04; B65F1/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/813
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
In a flexible bag liner receiving upwardly open refuse container having a horizontal outstanding rim at the upper limit of its peripheral wall terminating an annular downward and outwardly directed flange an defining an unobstructed finger receiving space between the annular flange and the adjacent perimeter of the container wall the improvement comprising: adhesive means consisting of a resilient layer of adhesive material yielding under manually applied finger pressure bonded to the depending surface of the flange and rim; and a peel-away protective layer overlying the adhesive, said adhesive normally adhering to the surface of a refuse container bag liner when the bag is placed in contact therewith by impinging the open end perimeter portion of a doubled back upon itself position of the bag between the palm and fingers of a user when gripping the outer surface of the annular flange and the surface of the adhesive underlying the annular flange, whereby then doubled back upon itself position of the bag open end perimeter substantially increases the coefficient of sliding friction between the bag, the container rim and annular flange.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
In a flexible bag liner receiving upwardly open refuse container having a horizontal outstanding rim at the upper limit of its peripheral wall terminating an annular downward and outwardly directed flange an defining an unobstructed finger receiving space between the annular flange and the adjacent perimeter of the container wall the improvement comprising: adhesive means consisting of a resilient layer of adhesive material yielding under manually applied finger pressure bonded to the depending surface of the flange and rim; and a peel-away protective layer overlying the adhesive, said adhesive normally adhering to the surface of a refuse container bag liner when the bag is placed in contact therewith by impinging the open end perimeter portion of a doubled back upon itself position of the bag between the palm and fingers of a user when gripping the outer surface of the annular flange and the surface of the adhesive underlying the annular flange, whereby then doubled back upon itself position of the bag open end perimeter substantially increases the coefficient of sliding friction between the bag, the container rim and annular flange.
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) | 1992-09-18 | 1993-03-20 | 1993-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-09-18 | 1997-03-20 | 1997-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-09-18 | 2001-03-20 | 2001-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |