Step trash can having integrated base and base liner

a trash can and integrated technology, applied in the field of trash can assemblies, can solve the problems of undesirable spillage of waste materials inside the trash can, the trash bag slipping from the mouth of the trash can the trash bag slipping into the interior and falling into the interior, etc., to achieve convenient, effective deployment, use and removal

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-06-17
SIMPLEHUMAN
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[0010]It is an object of the present invention to provide a trash can assembly that

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However, these conventional trash cans still suffer from a number of drawbacks.
A number of these drawbacks are associated with the deployment, use and removal of the trash bag.
A common problem is associated with maintaining the trash bag suspended at the top of the trash open with the mouth of the trash bag opened.
Unfortunately, the weight of the waste ma

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[0033]The present description is of the best presently contemplated modes of carrying out the invention. This description is made for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention and should not be taken in a limiting sense. The scope of the invention is best determined by reference to the appended claims. The invention has been described herein in reference to various embodiments and drawings. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that variations and improvements may be accomplished in view of these teachings without deviating from the scope and spirit of the invention.

[0034]FIGS. 1-8 illustrate one embodiment of a trash can assembly 20 according to the present invention. The assembly 20 has a shell or canister body 22 that can be made from either plastic or metal. The shell 22 is an enclosing wall which can have any desired shape, including oval, triangular, rectangular, square or circular (among others), although the shell 22 is illustrated in F...

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A step trash can assembly includes a base assembly having an integrated base and base liner. The base includes several parts, including a base, a pedal bar with a foot pedal end and a linkage end for coupling to a link rod for operating the lid, and a pivot axle supported by the base, which pivotally supports the pedal bar. In addition, a separate base liner is provided above the base, concealing the components in the base after installation in the canister body. The foregoing components are pre-assembled to form the base assembly prior to attachment to the inside bottom trash can body.

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CROSS REFERENCE[0001]This application claims priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 215,062, entitled “Integrated Step Trash Can Base Assembly,” filed on May 1, 2009, and a Continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 602,081, entitled “Trash Can Assembly with Bag Trim,” filed on Nov. 20, 2006. These applications and other applications and documents referenced herein are fully incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to trash can assemblies, and in particular trash cans having a lid that can be opened by operation of a foot pedal.[0004]2. Description of Related Art[0005]A major concern for both the home and the workplace is containing and holding wastes, refuse, and trash until permanent disposal. Trash cans act as containers for holding trash and other wastes that are produced in any typical home or office. Trash and garbage cans often employ li...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D51/04
CPCB65F1/04B65F1/06B65F2210/1815B65F2001/1669B65F1/163
Inventor YANG, FRANKSANDOR, JOSEPHWOLBERT, DAVID
Owner SIMPLEHUMAN
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