Container for recyclable and other materials

a technology for recyclable materials and containers, applied in the field of containers, can solve the problems of affecting the acceptance and use of a larger segment of the population, tepid compliance with these requirements, and prone to breakag

US20090148077A1Inactive Publication Date: 2009-06-11MONTREAL
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US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
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Publication Date
2009-06-11
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Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

There is provided a container including: framing elements connected to the bottom of the container, projecting upwards from the bottom towards the top and being symmetric about a transverse plane that transects the bottom and top defining a front and back section of the container; fabric material connected to the framing elements; a closure mechanism for selectively closing the open top comprising: a primary flap for covering the top hingedly connected at the top to the back section and operable between a closed and open position, the primary flap covering the top and being under elastic tension when in a closed position and exposing the top and being free of the elastic tension when in an open position; and a first handle operatively connected to the primary flap for snappingly engaging an open position thereof; and a second handle disposed in the front section for handling and transporting the container.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a container that can be used to transport and store any number of items or materials. In a particular aspect of the invention, the container is particularly useful for recyclable materials.DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART

[0002] In the domestic recyclable industry, consumers are asked to place paper and cardboard, glass, metal, plastic, and the like in containers which are then placed on a curb for pick up by municipal authorities. These containers, particularly in North America, can take the form of rigid bins, which are small enough to be carried by a person with both hands and large enough to provide adequate volume for placing items within it. Some users will also supplement the storage capacity of these bins with paper bags, empty cardboard boxes, etc.

[0003] In some areas, not only is recycling encouraged, but also the municipality (or other local or regional authority) may further require sorting of the items by the consume...

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[0037]In general, the present invention provides a container useful for transporting and storing any number of items or materials, including recyclable materials. At least one advantage of this container lies in the easily-actuated closure mechanism used to close the contents of the container. The description of preferred embodiments of the invention is made with reference to the accompanying drawings, FIGS. 1a to 19c, in which like numerals refer to like elements throughout.

[0038]In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a container 10 that has an open top 21, a closed bottom 11 and an outside surface. The open top 21 provides an opening 29 allowing placement of items within the container 10 and removal of the items therefrom.

[0039]The container 10 includes framing elements 13 connected to the bottom 11 and projecting upwards from the bottom 11 towards the top 21. The framing elements are symmetric about a transverse plane 23, transecting the bottom 11 and top 21 ...