US4967900A
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Garbage disposal system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-09-15
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Granted: 1990-11-06
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Expires: 2009-09-15
Abstract
Abstract A household garbage collection system providing means for pre-sorting of refuse and selective disposal of the sorted garbage. The system generally comprises a conventional type garbage can and a sectional frame assembly disposed on the top of the garbage can, the frame assembly providing means for attachment of a plurality of garbage sacks which may be selectively removed and disposed of.
Inventors
- 👤 Dianne Gossett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 05:45
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/04; B65F1/06; B65F1/067
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A garbage disposal system providing means for pre-sorting of refuse components comprising: a disposal container, a unitary sectioned frame assembly including means to attach said frame assembly to the top edge of said disposal container and means to secure a garbage sack to each section of said frame assembly, said frame assembly comprising a peripheral rim forming said first means and a frame member forming said second means, said frame member having a plurality of marginally displaced paired spokes which extend from a central hub to distinct points on said peripheral rim, said peripheral rim having an inverted-U-shaped cross-section including an outer lip of greater width than its inner lip, said frame assembly being attachable to said disposal container by snug engagement of the mount of said disposal container between said outer lip and said inner lip of said peripheral rim, and a plurality of garbage sacks removably attachable to said frame assembly by tucking the top edge of adjacently disposed sacks between marginal displaced paired spokes of said frame member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A garbage disposal system providing means for pre-sorting of refuse components comprising: a disposal container, a unitary sectioned frame assembly including means to attach said frame assembly to the top edge of said disposal container and means to secure a garbage sack to each section of said frame assembly, said frame assembly comprising a peripheral rim forming said first means and a frame member forming said second means, said frame member having a plurality of marginally displaced paired spokes which extend from a central hub to distinct points on said peripheral rim, said peripheral rim having an inverted-U-shaped cross-section including an outer lip of greater width than its inner lip, said frame assembly being attachable to said disposal container by snug engagement of the mount of said disposal container between said outer lip and said inner lip of said peripheral rim, and a plurality of garbage sacks removably attachable to said frame assembly by tucking the top edge of adjacently disposed sacks between marginal displaced paired spokes of said frame member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A garbage disposal system as described in claim 1 wherein said plurality of garbage sacks are formed with an outwardly ballooning body to provide means for complementary displacement of adjacently disposed garbage sacks.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
154 words
A garbage disposal system providing means for pre-sorting of refuse components comprising a disposal container; a unitary sectioned frame assembly comprising a frame member having a peripheral rim and a plurality of marginally displaced paired spokes disposed in side-by-side relationship within the horizontal plane of said peripheral rim which extend from a central hub to distinct points on the peripheral rim of said frame member, said peripheral rim having an inverted-U-shaped cross-section including an outer lip of greater width than its inner lip, said frame assembly being attachable to said disposal container by snug engagement of the mouth of said disposal container between said outer lip and said inner lip of said rim, and a plurality of garbage sacks removably attachable to said frame assembly by tucking the top edge of said sacks between each pair of spokes of said frame member, said plurality of garbage sacks being formed with an outwardly ballooning body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
154 words
A garbage disposal system providing means for pre-sorting of refuse components comprising a disposal container; a unitary sectioned frame assembly comprising a frame member having a peripheral rim and a plurality of marginally displaced paired spokes disposed in side-by-side relationship within the horizontal plane of said peripheral rim which extend from a central hub to distinct points on the peripheral rim of said frame member, said peripheral rim having an inverted-U-shaped cross-section including an outer lip of greater width than its inner lip, said frame assembly being attachable to said disposal container by snug engagement of the mouth of said disposal container between said outer lip and said inner lip of said rim, and a plurality of garbage sacks removably attachable to said frame assembly by tucking the top edge of said sacks between each pair of spokes of said frame member, said plurality of garbage sacks being formed with an outwardly ballooning body.
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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) | 1993-11-05 | 1994-05-07 | 1994-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-11-05 | 1998-05-07 | 1998-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-11-05 | 2002-05-07 | 2002-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |