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US3632038A
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Sanitary throwaway refuse container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-30
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Granted: 1972-01-04
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Expires: 1989-12-30
Abstract
Abstract A throwaway refuse container that is foldable, to be provided originally in a small flat package, said flat package easily opened to be formed into a preformed shape having a hollow body and a top and bottom as well as a special top with a pivotal lid. The refuse container is provided with a plastic bag liner that is retained in said hollow body by hanging the upper edge of said bag over the top edge of said container and clamping it in this position with the pivotally opened top. When the refuse container is filled, the special top is removed and the bag may be tied and the regular flat top inserted making the container an enclosed sealed throwaway package.
Inventors
- 👤 Carlos Souza
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:30
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/02; B65D5/10; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/04; B65F1/06; B65F1/14; B65F1/16; B65F1/1607; B65F2220/00; B65F2220/102; B65F2220/106; B65F2220/1063; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/908
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A disposable refuse holder comprised of a hollow body with two openable ends, a preformed integral attached bottom in one end and a preformed integral attached top in the other end, said hollow body formed from a flat sheet of foldable material having preformed folds to lay flat when unfolded and to form a hollow body with closable ends when folded, an auxiliary top fitted to said hollow body over an unfolded end and said auxiliary top provided with a central pivotal rod and a lid that will hang in a closed position on said rod but will swing open when pushed and will swing closed when released in use, said auxiliary top removed before disposal of the refuse holder and said preformed top folded to close the open end of said refuse holder for disposal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A disposable refuse holder comprised of a hollow body with two openable ends, a preformed integral attached bottom in one end and a preformed integral attached top in the other end, said hollow body formed from a flat sheet of foldable material having preformed folds to lay flat when unfolded and to form a hollow body with closable ends when folded, an auxiliary top fitted to said hollow body over an unfolded end and said auxiliary top provided with a central pivotal rod and a lid that will hang in a closed position on said rod but will swing open when pushed and will swing closed when released in use, said auxiliary top removed before disposal of the refuse holder and said preformed top folded to close the open end of said refuse holder for disposal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
100 words
In a device according to claim 1 in which a plastic bag is inserted in said hollow body and the upper portion of said plastic bag is folded back over the open top end, said auxiliary top fitted over said upper open portion of said plastic bag and the open top end of said hollow body to retain said bag upright in said refuse holder during use, said auxiliary top removable and the top of said plastic bag tucked into said hollow body, and said preformed top folded to close said refuse holder for disposal of the entire refuse holder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
In a device according to claim 1 in which said disposable refuse container, top and bottom are round.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
In a device according to claim 1 in which said disposable refuse container, top and bottom are multisided.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
In a device according to claim 1 in which said disposable refuse container, top and bottom are composed of flat composition fiberboard.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
In a device according to claim 1 in which said disposable refuse container, top and bottom are composed of corrugated cardboard.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
In a device according to claim 1 in which said disposable refuse container, top and bottom are composed of foldable plastic sheet.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
In a device according to claim 1 in which said disposable refuse container, top and bottom are composed of sheet metal.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
In a device according to claim 1 in which the top and bottom of said disposable refuse container are single panels with locking means to lock said top and bottom to said hollow body.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
In a device according to claim 1 in which the top and bottom of said disposable refuse container are a plurality of foldable panels.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-03 | 1975-07-05 | 1976-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-03 | 1979-07-05 | 1980-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-03 | 1983-07-05 | 1984-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |