Disposable trash container

a trash can and trash technology, applied in the field of trash cans, can solve the problems of affecting the quality of trash cans, affecting the service life of trash cans, etc., and achieves the effects of convenient and neat disposal, reasonable cost, and low profil

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-12-29
OAKNER STUART P +2
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[0006] In view of the foregoing, it is a primary object of the present invention to provide a disposable and free-standing trash container that folds flat for packaging and which readily springs open to an operable position for deposit of articles of trash therein.
[0007] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a disposable and free-standing trash container which includes means for securing the container closed when filled with trash, thereby allowing for convenient and neat disposal.
[0008] It is still a further object of the present invention to provide a disposable and free-standing trash container which is collapsible to assume a low profile and relatively flat orientation for packaging and shipping, and whereby several disposable trash container units can be packaged t...

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However, when the plastic trash bag is filled, it is sometimes difficult to remove the plastic trash bag liner from the surrounding trash can, particularly if the liner is overstuffed and bulging out from the sides.
Occasionally, the plastic liner will tear whe...

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[0019] Referring to the several views of the drawings, the disposable trash container of the present invention is shown and is generally indicated as 10.

[0020] With initial reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the disposable trash container 10 has a supporting frame structure 12 including a base 14, a top hoop 16 and a spring loaded frame or coil 18 connecting between the base 14 and the top hoop 16. In a preferred embodiment, the base 14 is in the form of a flat plate 20 to provide a rigid and stable bottom to the trash container 10. More particularly, the flat plate 20 serves to support the disposable trash container 10 on a floor surface so that the trash container 10 is able to stand upright, as seen in FIGS. 2 and 4.

[0021] The top hoop 16 is movable relative to the base 14 by action of the spring loaded frame or coil 18 from the collapsed, compressed state of FIG. 1 to the expanded, relaxed state of FIG. 2. The top hoop 16 serves to maintain the shape of the upper portion of a lining ...

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A disposable trash container has a lining made of plastic or other material forming a bottom and sides, and an expandable spring loaded frame structure connecting between a base at the bottom of the lining and a top hoop near a closable top opening of the lining. One or more clasps hold the lining and frame structure collapsed flat near the base in a low profile state for packaging. When ready for use, the clasp(s) is operated to release the spring loaded frame structure, thereby causing the trash container to open as the frame structure expands and the top hoop moves upwardly and away from the base. The top opening of the lining may be provided with a drawstring or other means to close the trash container prior to disposal.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a disposable trash container and, more particularly, to a freestanding trash container with a spring loaded frame that can be collapsed flat for packaging and which is structured to self-open to an expanded, operable position for use. [0003] 2. Discussion of the Related Art [0004] Disposable plastic trash bags are well known and used extensively for containing and disposing of garbage and yard debris. Plastic trash bags are often used as a liner for a more permanent trash can, thereby eliminating the need to regularly clean the permanent trash can after each disposal. Moreover, the permanent trash can, which is formed of rigid materials, provides sufficient support to maintain the disposable plastic trash bags in an upright, open position for easy and convenient deposit of trash items therein. However, when the plastic trash bag is filled, it is sometimes difficult to remove the plas...

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IPC IPC(8): A45C7/00B65F1/02B65F1/14
CPCB65F1/02B65F2220/106B65F1/1415
Inventor OAKNER, STUART P.BRANNICK, MARK T.OAKNER BRANNICK, DONNA ELLEN
Owner OAKNER STUART P
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