Trash container liner dispenser package

Abstract

A package for containing and dispensing trash container liners provided as a continuous strip of liners separated one from the next by a line of perforations. The continuous strip of liners is supplied as a cylindrical roll of liners having a first longitudinal axis. The package is characterized by a substantially cylindrical plastic bag closed at both ends and having a second longitudinal axis. The plastic bag is formed with a pattern of perforations defining an elongated slot parallel to the second longitudinal axis. The cylindrical roll of liners is contained within the plastic bag with the first and second longitudinal axes being substantially aligned one with the other. A flange at one end of the bag includes means for hanging the package from a display rack.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to a dispenser package for trash container liners and, more particularly, to such a dispenser package which can be placed at the bottom of a trash container without requiring any modification to the trash container.[0002]It is fairly common to use plastic liners, or bags, for lining the interiors of trash containers or garbage cans. The liners are frequently supplied in boxes, or in rolls. A liner is removed from the supply and placed in the trash container to line its interior. After the liner is filled with trash, it is removed from the trash container and discarded, and a new liner is then removed from the supply and inserted into the trash container. Typically, the supply of trash can liners is stored in a closet or on a shelf, and a new liner must be obtained from the supply before insertion into the trash container.[0003]U.S. Pat. No. 5,503,292 to Cuccharia discloses a specially designed trash receptacle wherein a roll of...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a package for containing and dispensing trash container liners. The package includes a cylindrical roll of liners separated by perforations, which is contained within a plastic bag with perforations. The plastic bag can be detachably secured to the inside bottom of a trash container. The package can also have securing means on the exterior of the plastic bag and a flange for hanging from a display rack. The plastic bag can be made of biodegradable material. The technical effects of this invention include convenient and easy-to-use trash container liners that can be easily secured to a trash container and displayed for easy purchase."

Problems solved by technology

In both of these embodiments, the folding or winding of the supply of liners is a complicated procedure.

While this construction overcomes the deficiencies noted above with respect to the other referenced patents, the triangular shape of the box does not lend itself to easy stacking, either on a sales shelf in a store or for storage of unused boxes.

Further, the triangular shape does not lend itself to automated assembly.

While this construction satisfactorily solves all of the aforedescribed problems of the prior art, a number of countries have restrictions on the use of paperboard for such a dispenser package.

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