Step trash can having integrated base and base liner

Abstract

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.

Description

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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Benefits of technology

[0010]It is an object of the present invention to provide a trash can assembly that allows for a trash bag to be conveniently and effectively deployed, used and removed.

[0011]It is another object of the present invention to provide a trash can assembly that securely retains a trash bag at the mouth of the trash can.

Problems solved by technology

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 materials deposited into the trash bag often causes the trash bag to slip from the mouth of the trash can and fall crumpled into the interior of the trash can.

This can result in the undesirable spillage of the waste material inside the trash bag.

Further, prior art step trash cans require a number of components requiring various steps in the assembly process.

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