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Container with integrated dispensing chute

a technology of dispensing chute and container, which is applied in the field of storage/laundry containers, can solve the problems of unfavorable individual comfort, and none of the current laundry basket shapes, such as rectangular, square and round, of available products, are particularly well suited

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-02-21
CERRI III JOSEPH F
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The present invention is a laundry basket that includes interconnected side members and a dispensing chute. The basket can be easily attached to an appliance and used to transfer clothing from the basket to the appliance. The technical effects of this invention include improved access to clothing in the appliance and easier handling of clothing during the laundering process.

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This is an uncomfortable process for some individuals.
None of the current laundry basket shapes, such as rectangular, square and round, of available products are particularly well suited to the loading and unloading process.

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[0016]The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

[0017]Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention provides a laundry basket incorporating a feature that allows an individual to deposit clothing directly from the basket into a washing machine, such as a front-loading washing machine, via a molded chute. The chute is integrated into the basket and is the correct size to allow it to be inserted into the typically round opening in the front of the appliance, hooked over the edge by the lip / handle, and the opposite end lifted up to deposit the clothing directly into the appliance with very little effort.

[0018]Referring now to FIGS. 1 through 6, a laundry basket 10 may include ...

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Abstract

A laundry basket incorporates a feature that allows an individual to deposit clothing directly from the basket into a washing machine, such as a front-loading washing machine, via a molded chute. The chute is integrated into the basket and is the correct size to allow it to be inserted into the typically round opening in the front of the appliance, hooked over the edge by the lip / handle, and the opposite end lifted up to deposit the clothing directly into the appliance with very little effort.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional patent application No. 61 / 524,909, filed Aug. 18, 2011, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to storage / laundry containers and, more particularly, to a container having an integrated dispensing chute to ease delivery of items out of the container.[0003]Currently, due to their shape, laundry baskets need to be placed on the floor or a surface immediately in front of the washing machine or clothes dryer.[0004]The clothing articles must then be lifted up into the machine. This is an uncomfortable process for some individuals. None of the current laundry basket shapes, such as rectangular, square and round, of available products are particularly well suited to the loading and unloading process.[0005]As can be seen, there is a need for an improved laundry basket having a shape that facilitates...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D6/00
CPCD06F95/002
Inventor CERRI, III, JOSEPH F.
Owner CERRI III JOSEPH F