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Countertop mini-garbage can

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-02-07
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Granted: 1984-03-20
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Expires: 2003-02-07
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Abstract

Abstract This invention is a miniature garbage can for placement upon a countertop; and being shaped to contain a replaceable used, paper milk carton, for use as a liner; the can including a hinged cover having a deodorant receptacle.

Inventors

  • 👤 Geraldine L. Hahn

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-26 21:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/04; B65F1/08; B65F7/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/908; Y10S220/91

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 142 words
A countertop mini-garbage can, comprising, in combination, a container and a pivoted cover upon a top of said container for selectively closing a top opening of said container, said container comprising four vertically elongated side walls and a horizontal bottom wall, said container being of a size and shape for receiving a conventional paper milk carton, amd means for grasping and upwardly lifting said carton outward of said container, said means comprising a vertically elongated opening made through a pair of opposite said side walls, a thin, stretchable rubber film adhered all around an edge of each said openings for sealing an interior space of said container, and in use being stretchable in a vertical direction; a receptacle on an underside of said cover, said receptacle containing a replaceable deodorant; and said cover having a projecting tab on a front edge thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 142 words
A countertop mini-garbage can, comprising, in combination, a container and a pivoted cover upon a top of said container for selectively closing a top opening of said container, said container comprising four vertically elongated side walls and a horizontal bottom wall, said container being of a size and shape for receiving a conventional paper milk carton, amd means for grasping and upwardly lifting said carton outward of said container, said means comprising a vertically elongated opening made through a pair of opposite said side walls, a thin, stretchable rubber film adhered all around an edge of each said openings for sealing an interior space of said container, and in use being stretchable in a vertical direction; a receptacle on an underside of said cover, said receptacle containing a replaceable deodorant; and said cover having a projecting tab on a front edge thereof.

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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) 1987-03-20 1987-09-19 1988-03-20 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1991-03-20 1991-09-19 1992-03-20 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1995-03-20 1995-09-19 1996-03-20 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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