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Trash Container

a technology for trash containers and trash cans, applied in the field of trash cans, can solve the problems of polluting the environment, increasing the amount and collection of trash, and people who enjoy the great outdoors, and achieve the effect of easy opening of the trash can cover

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-10-29
MOBLEY TWANDA
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Benefits of technology

"The trash collection device described in this patent allows for convenient and easy placement in various locations, such as outside of buildings or on fencing. The device has a hinge-mounted cover that can be opened with a push button, and a flat surface for mounting against an external structure. It also has a base and upper portion that are integrally molded, and a spacing connector for attaching the device to an external surface. The device can be left in place and emptied by lifting a plastic liner out of the trash container, and can be used to store bulk materials in outdoor or indoor locations. Overall, the trash collection device provides a convenient and flexible solution for managing trash in various settings."

Problems solved by technology

The amount and collection of trash is an ever-growing problem.
Consequently, this presents problems people who are enjoying the great outdoors.
Therefore, the trash may be left on the lawn, in the streets, and in the sewer drainage thereby polluting the environment.

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[0034]While this invention is susceptible of embodiment in many different forms, there are shown in the drawings, and will be described herein in detail, specific embodiments thereof with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments illustrated. U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 126,554 is incorporated by reference.

[0035]FIG. 1 shows the portable trash collection device or container 100 in a closed condition. Container 100 may have a semi round shape across a front wall of the container 100 as shown in FIG. 2. The container 100 includes a body 110 having a semi round cavity with a hinged cover 130 and a reinforced bottom floor 140. The body 110 fits over the folded sections of bottom floor 140 as shown in FIG. 4 to reinforce the bottom of the container 100. The bottom 140 has holes for draining liquids that may accumulate in th...

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Abstract

A trash collection device having a body for containing trash, a cover hingeable to the body. The body has an opening for receiving a connector that is connectable to an external structure. The body has a flat surface for mounting against an external structure.

Description

[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 126,554 filed Apr. 29, 2008.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention relates to trash receptacles.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The amount and collection of trash is an ever-growing problem. This is especially true in consumer sectors where a large amount of refuse is discarded daily. Most consumers have trash receptacles adjacent to their homes for collecting trash generated in or around the home. The contents of the trash bins may be collected or disposed of on a regular basis, for example by curb side pickup.[0004]When people are outdoors they may not take the time to take their trash to a garbage receptacle inconveniently located a long distance from the trash origination location. Consequently, this presents problems people who are enjoying the great outdoors. Therefore, the trash may be left on the lawn, in the streets, and in the sewer drainage thereby polluting the environment.[0005]T...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D51/04
CPCB65F1/141
Inventor MOBLEY, TWANDA
Owner MOBLEY TWANDA
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