Trash can

The trash can design with ventilation holes in both lid and body addresses anaerobic microorganism activation and odor issues by promoting airflow and heat discharge, ensuring pest prevention and aesthetic appeal.

JP2026089644AActive Publication Date: 2026-06-01堺 さなえ
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2025089784
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-11-20
Filing Date
2025-05-29
Publication Date
2026-06-01
Estimated Expiration
2045-05-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing kitchen garbage bins that prioritize airtightness to prevent odor leakage actually activate anaerobic microorganisms, leading to intensified odors, while ventilation solutions fail to address anaerobic bacteria activation and pose risks of pest entry and unsightly appearance.

Method used

A trash can design with ventilation holes in both the lid and body, allowing constant airflow to inhibit anaerobic microorganism growth, combined with strategic air inlet and outlet placement to discharge heat, preventing high-temperature environments and reducing odor generation.

Benefits of technology

Effectively suppresses anaerobic bacteria proliferation and odor by maintaining airflow and heat discharge, while preventing pest entry and maintaining a neat appearance.

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Abstract

Typical kitchen trash cans have lids to prevent food waste odors from escaping. However, the sealing action of these lids actually activates anaerobic microorganisms that cause food waste odors, making the smell even stronger. [Solution] By creating numerous holes in the lid of the trash can that are too small for pests to enter, it is possible to keep food waste constantly exposed to fresh air, preventing the activation of anaerobic microorganisms that cause odors. Furthermore, by providing air inlet and outlet holes in the body of the trash can, the heat generated from food waste is released to the outside of the trash can, preventing the high temperature and humidity environment that anaerobic microorganisms prefer, thus preventing their activation in a double way.
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