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Trash container for trash compactor
Assignee: Goodman Co LP
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Filing: 1971-07-06
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Granted: 1973-10-02
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Expires: 1991-07-06
Abstract
Abstract A trash container for use in a trash compactor employs a round outer container in which is nested first a plastic liner and then a disposable plastic bag. A number of arcuate shield plates placed about the side wall of the container and over the disposable bag protect the latter during compaction of trash.
Inventors
- 👤 J Bourgeois
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:22
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/14; B65D25/16; B30; B30B; B30B9/00; B30B9/30; B30B9/3003; B30B9/3032; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/04; B65F1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
An open top trash container for use in a trash compactor having ram means movable to compact trash disposed in said container, said container comprising: a circular bottom wall; a side wall having a circular configuration in a plane normal to the axis of said bottom wall, the interior diameter of the top of said container being greater than that at its bottom, whereby said container is tapered; open top liner means fitting within said container and lining said bottom and side walls thereof, said liner means including a permanent liner formed to removably nest within said container and a disposable liner fitting within and lining said permanent liner; and shield means disposed around and over the entire side wall of said disposable liner in protective relation thereto, said shield means having a configuration to accord with that of said container side wall and slidably removable from said container through the top thereof when said container is filled with compacted trash.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
An open top trash container for use in a trash compactor having ram means movable to compact trash disposed in said container, said container comprising: a circular bottom wall; a side wall having a circular configuration in a plane normal to the axis of said bottom wall, the interior diameter of the top of said container being greater than that at its bottom, whereby said container is tapered; open top liner means fitting within said container and lining said bottom and side walls thereof, said liner means including a permanent liner formed to removably nest within said container and a disposable liner fitting within and lining said permanent liner; and shield means disposed around and over the entire side wall of said disposable liner in protective relation thereto, said shield means having a configuration to accord with that of said container side wall and slidably removable from said container through the top thereof when said container is filled with compacted trash.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The container of claim 1 wherein said shield means comprises a plurality of arcuate plates individually slidably removable from said container as aforesaid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The container of claim 2 including means releasably securing the top ends of said shield plate and liner means to the top end of said container and maintaining the surface of said plates in engagement with the surface of said liner means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The container of claim 1 wherein said disposable liner is a flexible plastic bag and including a disposable cushioning member located within said bag and over its exposed bottom end.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-10-01 | 1977-04-02 | 1977-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-01 | 1981-04-02 | 1981-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-01 | 1985-04-02 | 1985-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |