U.S. patent application number 11/043733 was filed with the patent office on 2006-07-27 for trash receptacle with attached bag roll and dispenser.
Invention is credited to Allen Golbert.
Application Number | 20060163257 11/043733 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 36695653 |
Filed Date | 2006-07-27 |
United States Patent
Application |
20060163257 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Golbert; Allen |
July 27, 2006 |
Trash receptacle with attached bag roll and dispenser
Abstract
A trash receptacle has an open or sealed bottom, an opening at
its upper end for the introduction of trash and an inner container.
The inner container is fits within the receptacle and has an open
top, a closed bottom, a surrounding wall extending from the top to
the bottom and at least one tapered wall supporting a bag roll
dispenser adjacent a horizontal slit in the wall distance a
predetermined above the container bottom. Trash bags joined by
perforations and wound on the roll are pulled through the slit and
opened to line the container. The trash bags having either a
drawtape closure or a pair of bag handles at the top and may be
folded in half prior to rolling forming a star-sealed bottom. Hooks
or handles at the top of the container or a surrounding lip secure
the trash bag to the top of the inner container.
Inventors: |
Golbert; Allen; (Cerritos,
CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
BELASCO, JACOBS & TOWNSLEY LLP;HOWARD HUGHES CENTER
6100 CENTER DRIVE
SUITE 630
LOS ANGELES
CA
90045
US
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Family ID: |
36695653 |
Appl. No.: |
11/043733 |
Filed: |
January 26, 2005 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
220/495.07 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65F 1/062 20130101;
B65F 1/1426 20130101; B65F 2001/061 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
220/495.07 |
International
Class: |
B65D 25/14 20060101
B65D025/14 |
Claims
1. A trash receptacle with attached bag roll and dispenser,
comprising: a receptacle enclosure, said enclosure having a top, a
surrounding wall descending from said top and an opening disposed
adjacent an upper end of said enclosure; an inner container, said
inner container being sized and shaped to fit within said
receptacle enclosure and having an open top, a closed bottom
smaller than said top, a surrounding wall connecting said top and
said bottom; said surrounding wall having at least one surface
tapering from said open top to said bottom and having a slit
disposed on said tapered surface, said slit being disposed a
predetermined distance upwards from said bottom; a plurality of
plastic trash bags, said trash bags being sized and shaped to fit
substantially within said inner container, being removably attached
to one another at perforation lines and wound into a bag roll; a
dispenser, said dispenser being sized and shaped to accommodate
said bag roll and being affixed to said tapered surface adjacent
said slit; and said dispenser with said bag roll attached falling
within outer dimensions of said open top and dispensing bags from
said roll through said slit into said container
2. The trash receptacle with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 1, wherein said trash bags further comprise:
front and rear bag walls, first and second side gussets attached
between side edges of said front and rear walls; top and bottom
seams perpendicular to said side edges, said bottom seam forming a
closed bag bottom; and a U-shaped cutout beginning at a point on
said top seam spaced inwardly from said first side edge, extending
downwardly toward said bottom seam, across toward said second side
edge and upwardly to said top seam at a point spaced inwardly from
said second side edge and forming an open bag mouth with a pair of
attached bag handles.
3. The trash receptacle with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 2, wherein said inner container further
comprises a pair of bag handle retaining means disposed adjacent
said open top, said retaining means being sized and shaped to
secure said bag handles of said trash bags when disposed within
said inner container.
4. The trash receptacle with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 3, wherein said bag handles retaining means
comprise a pair of downward facing hooks.
5. The trash receptacle with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 3, wherein said bag handles retaining means
comprise a pair of handles sized and shaped for lifting of said
inner container.
6. The trash receptacle with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 1, wherein said trash bags further comprise:
side gussets extending inwardly from said side edges to a center of
said bag; and said bag being folded in half parallel to said side
edges prior to sealing said bag bottom, causing said bag bottom to
be sealed through eight layers of plastic, thereby providing a
stronger bag bottom.
7. The trash receptacle with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 2, wherein said trash bags further comprise:
side gussets extending inwardly from said side edges to a center of
said bag; and said bag being folded in half parallel to said side
edges prior to sealing said bag bottom, causing said bag bottom to
be sealed through eight layers of plastic, thereby providing a
stronger bag bottom.
8. The trash receptacle with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 1, wherein said inner container further
comprises a surrounding lip extending downwardly from said open
top.
9. The trash receptacle with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 8, wherein said trash bags further comprise a
drawtape closure disposed at an upper end of said bags, said
closure being sized and shaped to removably engage said surrounding
lip of said inner container.
10. The trash receptacle with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 1, wherein said dispenser further comprises:
first and second L-shaped arms, said arms being pivotally mounted
adjacent said slit in said inner container; and said arms being
spaced apart to fit a central opening in said bag roll.
11. The trash receptacle with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 10, wherein said dispenser further comprises a
spring clip, said clip being attached to said inner container and
disposed to bear against an outer surface of said bag roll, thereby
controlling unwinding of bags from said roll.
12. The trash receptacle with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 1, wherein said dispenser further comprises a
tray attached to said tapered surface of said inner container
adjacent said slit, said tray being sized and shaped to hold said
bag roll.
13. The trash receptacle with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 12, wherein said dispenser further comprises a
spring clip, said clip being attached to said inner container and
disposed to bear against an outer surface of said bag roll, thereby
controlling unwinding of bags from said roll.
14. The trash receptacle with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 1, wherein said receptacle enclosure further
comprises: a storage area disposed upon said top, said storage area
being sized and shaped to accommodate serving trays; and a movable
covering for said opening disposed adjacent an upper end of said
enclosure.
15. The trash receptacle with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 1, wherein said receptacle enclosure includes a
sealed floor to contain spills.
16. The trash receptacle with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 1, wherein said receptacle enclosure is
rectangular and said inner container is sized and shaped to fit
therewithin.
17. The trash receptacle with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 1, wherein said inner container is rectangular
and has at least one tapered wall, said tapered wall supporting
said dispenser and bag roll within outer dimensions of said open
top.
18. A trash container with attached bag roll and dispenser,
comprising: an open top, a closed bottom smaller than said top, a
surrounding wall connecting said top and said bottom; said
surrounding wall having at least one surface tapering from said
open top to said bottom and having a slit disposed on said tapered
surface, said slit being disposed a predetermined distance upwards
from said bottom; a plurality of plastic trash bags, said trash
bags being sized and shaped to fit substantially within said trash
container, being removably attached to one another at perforation
lines and wound into a bag roll; a dispenser, said dispenser being
sized and shaped to accommodate said bag roll and being affixed to
said tapered surface adjacent said slit; said dispenser with said
bag roll attached falling within outer dimensions of said open top
and dispensing bags from said roll through said slit into said
trash container; and whereby, when said bag roll is attached to
said dispenser, said trash container may be placed against either
of a wall and another trash container as the bag roll does not
protrude outwardly from said tapered surface beyond dimensions of
said open top.
19. The trash container with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 18, wherein said trash bags further comprise:
front and rear bag walls, first and second side gussets attached
between side edges of said front and rear walls; top and bottom
seams perpendicular to said side edges, said bottom seam forming a
closed bag bottom; and a U-shaped cutout beginning at a point on
said top seam spaced inwardly from said first side edge, extending
downwardly toward said bottom seam, across toward said second side
edge and upwardly to said top seam at a point spaced inwardly from
said second side edge and forming an open bag mouth with a pair of
attached bag handles.
20. The trash container with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 19, further comprising a pair of bag handles
retaining means disposed adjacent said open top, said retaining
means being sized and shaped to secure said bag handles of said
trash bags when disposed within said trash container.
21. The trash container with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 20, wherein said bag handles retaining means
comprise a pair of downward facing hooks.
22. The trash container with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 20, wherein said bag handles retaining means
comprise a pair of handles sized and shaped for lifting of said
container.
23. The trash container with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 18, wherein said trash bags further comprise:
side gussets extending inwardly from said side edges to a center of
said bag; and said bag being folded in half parallel to said side
edges prior to sealing said bag bottom, causing said bag bottom to
be sealed through eight layers of plastic, thereby providing a
stronger bag bottom.
24. The trash container with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 19, wherein said trash bags further comprise:
side gussets extending inwardly from said side edges to a center of
said bag; and said bag being folded in half parallel to said side
edges prior to sealing said bag bottom, causing said bag bottom to
be sealed through eight layers of plastic, thereby providing a
stronger bag bottom.
25. The trash container with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 18, further comprising a surrounding lip
extending downwardly from said open top.
26. The trash container with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 25, wherein said trash bags further comprise a
drawtape closure disposed at an upper end of said bags, said
closure being sized and shaped to removably engage said surrounding
lip of said trash container.
27. The trash receptacle with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 18, wherein said dispenser further comprises:
first and second L-shaped arms, said arms being pivotally mounted
adjacent said slit in said trash container; and said arms being
spaced apart to fit a central opening in said bag roll.
28. The trash container with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 27, wherein said dispenser further comprises a
spring clip, said clip being attached to said trash container and
disposed to bear against an outer surface of said bag roll, thereby
controlling unwinding of bags from said roll.
29. The trash container with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 18, wherein said dispenser further comprises a
tray attached to said tapered surface of said trash container
adjacent said slit, said tray being sized and shaped to hold said
bag roll.
30. The trash container with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 29, wherein said dispenser further comprises a
spring clip, said clip being attached to said trash container and
disposed to bear against an outer surface of said bag roll, thereby
controlling unwinding of bags from said roll.
31. The trash container with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 18, wherein said trash container is rectangular
and has at least one tapered wall, said tapered wall supporting
said dispenser and bag roll within outer dimensions of said open
top.
32. The trash container with attached bag roll and dispenser, as
described in claim 18, further comprising a cover for said tapered
surface, said cover extending over said attached bag roll and
dispenser.
Description
FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] The invention pertains to waste disposal containers. More
particularly, the invention relates to trash receptacles as for use
in locations where customers empty trays and dispose of food waste
and containers in provided self-serve bins. The invention concerns
the receptacles, their containers and the bags used with the
liners.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Food served in cafeterias, fast food restaurants and
institutions is typically provided on trays and includes various
types of disposable food containers such as cups, boxes and bags.
The food service also usually includes disposable flatware, straws,
napkins and wrappers. Most of these institutions utilize a trash
receptacle enclosure that is rectangular with a flat top to hold
trays. The receptacle enclosure typically has a top-hinged swinging
door through which the trash-laden tray is pushed and dumped. The
enclosure usually has an inner container made of semi-rigid plastic
which is lined with a polyethylene plastic trash bag to contain
liquid waste and provide for convenient disposal. As these
receptacles tend to fill rapidly in busy locations, the trash bags
must be changed frequently. The trash bags also rupture
occasionally, which can cause spills inside of the receptacle which
can be difficult to clean up. The present invention addresses these
problems in a novel and efficient manor.
[0003] A variety of systems have been developed for more efficient
trash containment, storage and removal. U.S. Pat. No. 5,295,607,
issued to Chang, discloses trash tank includes a tank body having
an open top, a closed bottom, a horizontally extending slot, and a
receiving space. A hollow casing is connected detachably to the
tank body adjacent to the horizontally extending slot of the tank
body. The hollow casing may receive a rolled-up strip of garbage
sacks and has a slit which is communicated with the horizontally
extending slot of the tank body.
[0004] U.S. Pat. No. 5,794,809, issued to Shuval, is directed to a
small trash container using plastic liner bags which are
interconnected perforations and are supplied in a roll which is
stored on an exterior wall of the container. The bags are fed into
the container through a slot in the lower wall and are manually
pulled up to receive the trash. The filled bag is then torn from
the roll and a new bag installed.
[0005] U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2003/0102316, issued
to Forest, discloses a trash can or receptacle is provided with a
container which contains a supply of flexible bags used as a liner
for the receptacle. In certain embodiments of the container, the
container is permanently attached to the trash receptacle, and in
other embodiments the container is detachably connected to the
trash receptacle. In certain embodiments of the container, the
container is configured to hold a roll of flexible bags which are
dispensed through a dispensing slot. In other embodiments of the
container, the container is configured to hold a supply of folded
flexible bags.
[0006] U.S. Pat. No. 6,123,215, issued to Windle, is directed to an
improved waste receptacle and method for disposing of waste is
disclosed. The receptacle includes a container portion configured
to receive a liner therein. The container includes a pair of liner
retainer elements secured to the outside surface on opposite sides
of the container. In one embodiment, the liner retaining element
includes a pair of spaced flanges protruding from the wall of the
container. The liner retaining elements are configured to receive a
portion of the liner disposed in the container and prevent the
liner from collapsing into the container as waste is placed
therein. In another embodiment, the waste receptacle includes a
dispenser for storing a plurality of liners. The dispenser is
engaged to the wall of the container. In one embodiment, the liners
have an initial use that does not include storing waste or lining a
waste receptacle. The liners are recycled by storing them in the
dispenser, and each is later used as a liner for the waste
receptacle as needed.
[0007] U.S. Pat. No. 5,405,041, issued to Van Brackle discloses a
self dispensing trash liner pail is provided, which consists of a
receptacle having a bottom wall and a plurality of upstanding side
walls. A dispenser has a top slot formed therethrough. A structure
is for retaining the dispenser to the bottom wall of the
receptacle. A continuous length of a plurality of separable trash
liners are carried as a roll within the dispenser. One trash liner
at a time can be pulled out through the slot in the dispenser, be
separated and used in the receptacle for the disposal of trash and
similar articles.
[0008] It is an objective of the present invention to provide a
trash receptacle for use in fast food and cafeteria environments
that includes an outer receptacle enclosure with tray storage on
top and a self-closing doorway through which the trays may be
emptied. It is a further objective to provide the receptacle with
an inner container to serve as a support for plastic trash bags;
the container being designed to catch liquid spills should the
plastic bag break. It is a still further objective of the invention
to provide a means to feed bags into the inner container of the
receptacle without removing the container from the receptacle
enclosure. Finally, it is an objective to provide an inner
container capable of retaining liquid spills should the trash bag
burst.
[0009] While some of the objectives of the present invention are
disclosed in the prior art, none of the inventions found include
all of the requirements identified.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0010] The present invention addresses all of the deficiencies of
prior art trash receptacle and container inventions and satisfies
all of the objectives described above.
[0011] (1) A trash receptacle with attached bag roll and dispenser,
includes a receptacle enclosure. The enclosure has a top, a
surrounding wall descending from the top and an opening located
adjacent an upper end of the enclosure. An inner container is
provided. The inner container is sized and shaped to fit within the
receptacle enclosure and has an open top, a closed bottom smaller
than the top and a surrounding wall connecting the top and the
bottom. The surrounding wall has at least one surface tapering from
the open top to the bottom and has a slit located on the tapered
surface. The slit is located at a predetermined distance upwards
from the bottom.
[0012] A plurality of plastic trash bags is provided. The trash
bags are sized and shaped to fit substantially within the inner
container. The bags are removably attached to one another at
perforation lines and wound into a bag roll. A dispenser is
provided. The dispenser is sized and shaped to accommodate the bag
roll and is affixed to the tapered surface adjacent the slit. The
dispenser with the bag roll attached falls within outer dimensions
of the open top and dispenses bags from the roll through the slit
into the container.
[0013] (2) In a variant of the invention, the trash bags include
front and rear bag walls and first and second side gussets attached
between side edges of the front and rear walls. Top and bottom
seams of the bags are perpendicular to the side edges. The bottom
seam forms a closed bag bottom. A U-shaped cutout begins at a point
on the top seam spaced inwardly from the first side edge, extends
downwardly toward the bottom seam, across toward the second side
edge and upwardly to the top seam at a point spaced inwardly from
the second side edge and forms an open bag mouth with a pair of
attached bag handles.
[0014] (3) In another variant, the inner container includes a pair
of bag handle retaining means located adjacent the open top. The
retaining means are sized and shaped to secure the bag handles of
the trash bags when located within the inner container.
[0015] (4) In still another variant, the bag handle retaining means
is a pair of downward facing hooks.
[0016] (5) In a further variant, the bag handles retaining means is
a pair of handles sized and shaped for lifting of the inner
container.
[0017] (6) In still a further variant, the trash bags include side
gussets that extend inwardly from the side edges to a center of the
bag. The bag is folded in half parallel to the side edges prior to
sealing the bag bottom, causing the bag bottom to be sealed through
eight layers of plastic, thereby providing a stronger bag
bottom.
[0018] (7) In another variant of the invention, the trash bags
include side gussets that extend inwardly from the side edges to a
center of the bag. The bag is folded in half parallel to the side
edges prior to sealing the bag bottom, causing the bag bottom to be
sealed through eight layers of plastic, thereby providing a
stronger bag bottom.
[0019] (8) In still another variant, the inner container includes a
surrounding lip extending downwardly from the open top.
[0020] (9) In yet another variant, the trash bags include a
drawtape closure located at an upper end of the bags. The closure
is sized and shaped to removably engage the surrounding lip of the
inner container.
[0021] (10) In a further variant, the dispenser includes first and
second L-shaped arms. The arms are pivotally mounted adjacent the
slit in the inner container. The arms are spaced apart to fit a
central opening in the bag roll.
[0022] (11) In still a further variant, the dispenser includes a
spring clip. The clip is attached to the inner container and
located to bear against an outer surface of the bag roll, thereby
controlling unwinding of bags from the roll.
[0023] (12) In yet a further variant, the dispenser includes a tray
attached to the tapered surface of the inner container adjacent the
slit. The tray is sized and shaped to hold the bag roll.
[0024] (13) In another variant of the invention, the dispenser
includes a spring clip, the clip is attached to the inner container
and located to bear against an outer surface of the bag roll,
thereby controlling unwinding of bags from the roll.
[0025] (14) In still another variant, the receptacle enclosure
includes a storage area located on the top. The storage area is
sized and shaped to accommodate serving trays. A movable covering
for the opening is located adjacent an upper end of the
enclosure.
[0026] (15) In yet another variant, the receptacle enclosure
includes a sealed floor to contain spills.
[0027] (16) In a further variant, the receptacle enclosure is
rectangular and the inner container is sized and shaped to fit
therewithin.
[0028] (17) In still a further variant, the inner container is
rectangular and has at least one tapered wall, the tapered wall
supporting the dispenser and bag roll within outer dimensions of
the open top.
[0029] (18) In yet a further variant, a trash container with
attached bag roll and dispenser, includes an open top, a closed
bottom smaller than the top and a surrounding wall connecting the
top and the bottom. The surrounding wall has at least one surface
tapering from the open top to the bottom and has a slit located on
the tapered surface. The slit is located a predetermined distance
upwards from the bottom. A plurality of plastic trash bags is
provided. The trash bags are sized and shaped to fit substantially
within the trash container. The bags are removably attached to one
another at perforation lines and wound into a bag roll.
[0030] A dispenser is provided. The dispenser is sized and shaped
to accommodate the bag roll and is affixed to the tapered surface
adjacent the slit. The dispenser with the bag roll attached falls
within outer dimensions of the open top and dispenses bags from the
roll through the slit into the trash container. When the bag roll
is attached to the dispenser, the trash container may be placed
against either of a wall and another trash container as the bag
roll does not protrude outwardly from the tapered surface beyond
dimensions of the open top.
[0031] (19) In another variant of the invention, the trash bags
include front and rear bag walls and first and second side gussets
attached between side edges of the front and rear walls. Top and
bottom seams are perpendicular to the side edges. The bottom seam
forms a closed bag bottom. A U-shaped cutout begins at a point on
the top seam spaced inwardly from the first side edge, extends
downwardly toward the bottom seam, across toward the second side
edge and upwardly to the top seam at a point spaced inwardly from
the second side edge and forms an open bag mouth with a pair of
attached bag handles.
[0032] (20) In still another variant, the trash container includes
a pair of bag handles retaining means located adjacent the open
top. The retaining means is sized and shaped to secure the bag
handles of the trash bags when located within the trash
container.
[0033] (21) In yet another variant, the bag handles retaining means
is a pair of downward facing hooks.
[0034] (22) In a further variant, the bag handles retaining means
is a pair of handles sized and shaped for lifting of the
container.
[0035] (23) In still a further variant, the trash bags include side
gussets that extend inwardly from the side edges to a center of the
bag. The bag is folded in half parallel to the side edges prior to
sealing the bag bottom, causing the bag bottom to be sealed through
eight layers of plastic, thereby providing a stronger bag
bottom.
[0036] (24) In yet a further variant, the trash bags further
include side gussets that extend inwardly from the side edges to a
center of the bag. The bag is folded in half parallel to the side
edges prior to sealing the bag bottom, causing the bag bottom to be
sealed through eight layers of plastic, thereby providing a
stronger bag bottom.
[0037] (25) In another variant of the invention, the trash
container includes a surrounding lip that extends downwardly from
the open top.
[0038] (26) In still another variant, the trash bags include a
drawtape closure located at an upper end of the bags. The closure
is sized and shaped to removably engage the surrounding lip of the
trash container.
[0039] (27) In yet another variant, the dispenser includes first
and second L-shaped arms. The arms are pivotally mounted adjacent
the slit in the trash container. The arms are spaced apart to fit a
central opening in the bag roll.
[0040] (28) In a further variant, the dispenser includes a spring
clip. The clip is attached to the trash container and located to
bear against an outer surface of the bag roll, thereby controlling
unwinding of bags from the roll.
[0041] (29) In still a further variant, the dispenser includes a
tray attached to the tapered surface of the trash container
adjacent the slit. The tray is sized and shaped to hold the bag
roll.
[0042] (30) In yet a further variant, the dispenser includes a
spring clip. The clip is attached to the trash container and
located to bear against an outer surface of the bag roll, thereby
controlling unwinding of bags from the roll.
[0043] (31) In another variant of the invention, the trash
container is rectangular and has at least one tapered wall. The
tapered wall supports the dispenser and bag roll within outer
dimensions of the open top.
[0044] (32) In a final variant, the trash container includes a
cover for the tapered surface, the cover extending over the
attached bag roll and dispenser.
[0045] An appreciation of the other aims and objectives of the
present invention and an understanding of it may be achieved by
referring to the accompanying drawings and the detailed description
of a preferred embodiment.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0046] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of
the invention including a receptacle with open bottom, inner
container, attached dispenser and bag roll;
[0047] FIG. 1A is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment
of the invention including a receptacle with sealed bottom;
[0048] FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the inner container,
attached dispenser and bag roll;
[0049] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of gusseted, t-shirt style
trash bags wound on a roll;
[0050] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the trash bags of the FIG. 3
embodiment folded in half prior to formation of the bottom seal
wound on a roll;
[0051] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of gusseted, t-shirt style
trash bags in which the gussets extend to a center of the bag wound
on a roll;
[0052] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the trash bags of the FIG. 5
embodiment folded in half prior to formation of the bottom seal
wound on a roll;
[0053] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the inner container or trash
container illustrating downward facing hooks for retaining the bag
handles;
[0054] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the inner container or trash
container illustrating trash bags feeding through the slot into the
container and being removed from same;
[0055] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the inner container or trash
container illustrating container handles for retaining the bag
handles;
[0056] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the inner container or
trash container illustrating a surrounding lip and drawtape bag
attached to the lip;
[0057] FIG. 11 is a detailed perspective view of the dispenser and
bag slot of the inner container or trash container;
[0058] FIG. 12 is a detailed perspective view of the dispenser, bag
roll and spring clip controlling motion of the bag roll on the
inner container or trash container;
[0059] FIG. 13 is a detailed perspective view of a tray-type
dispenser, bag roll and spring clip on the inner container or trash
container;
[0060] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the trash container
illustrating downward facing hooks retaining the bag handles;
[0061] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the trash container
illustrating container handles retaining the bag handles; and
[0062] FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the trash container
illustrating a cover for the bag roll.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0063] (1) FIG. 1 illustrates a trash receptacle with attached bag
roll and dispenser 10, including a receptacle enclosure 25,
providing the desired features that may be constructed from the
following components. The enclosure 25 has a top 30, a surrounding
wall 35 descending from the top 30 and an opening 40 located
adjacent an upper end 45 of the enclosure 25. As illustrated in
FIGS. 1 and 2, an inner container 50 is provided. The inner
container 50 is sized and shaped to fit within the receptacle
enclosure 25 and has an open top 55, a closed bottom 60 smaller
than the top 55 and a surrounding wall 65 connecting the top 55 and
the bottom 60. The surrounding wall 65 has at least one surface 70
tapering from the open top 55 to the bottom 60 and has a slit 75
located on the tapered surface 70. The slit 75 is located at a
predetermined distance 80 upwards from the bottom 60.
[0064] As illustrated in FIGS. 1-6, a plurality of plastic trash
bags 85 is provided. The trash bags 85 are sized and shaped to fit
substantially within the inner container 50. The bags 85 are
removably attached to one another at perforation lines 90 and wound
into a bag roll 95. A dispenser 100 is provided. The dispenser 100
is sized and shaped to accommodate the bag roll 95 and is affixed
to the tapered surface 70 adjacent the slit 75. The dispenser 100
with the bag roll 95 attached falls within outer dimensions 105 of
the open top 55 and dispenses bags 85 from the roll 95 through the
slit 75 into the container 50.
[0065] (2) In a variant of the invention, as illustrated in FIG. 3,
the trash bags 85 include front 110 and rear 115 bag walls and
first 120 and second 125 side gussets attached between side edges
130, 135 of the front 110 and rear 115 walls. Top 140 and bottom
145 seams of the bags 85 are perpendicular to the side edges 130,
135. The bottom seam 145 forms a closed bag bottom 150. A U-shaped
cutout 155 begins at a point 160 on the top seam 140 spaced
inwardly from the first side edge 130, extends downwardly toward
the bottom seam 145, across toward the second side edge 135 and
upwardly to the top seam 140 at a point 165 spaced inwardly from
the second side edge 135 and forms an open bag mouth 170 with a
pair of attached bag handles 175.
[0066] (3) In another variant, as illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 9, the
inner container 50 includes a pair of bag handle retaining means
180 located adjacent the open top 55. The retaining means 180 are
sized and shaped to secure the bag handles 175 of the trash bags 85
when located within the inner container 50.
[0067] (4) In still another variant, as illustrated in FIG. 7, the
bag handle retaining means 180 is a pair of downward facing hooks
185.
[0068] (5) In a further variant, as illustrated in FIG. 9, the bag
handles retaining means 180 is a pair of handles 190 sized and
shaped for lifting of the inner container 50.
[0069] (6) In still a further variant, as illustrated in FIGS. 5
and 6, the trash bags 85 include side gussets 120, 125 that extend
inwardly from the side edges 130, 135 to a center 195 of the bag
85. As illustrated in FIG. 6, the bag 85 is folded in half parallel
to the side edges 130, 135 prior to sealing the bag bottom 150,
causing the bag 85 bottom to be sealed through eight layers of
plastic 200, thereby providing a stronger bag bottom 150.
[0070] (7) In still a further variant, as illustrated in FIGS. 5
and 6, the trash bags 85 include side gussets 120, 125 that extend
inwardly from the side edges 130, 135 to a center 195 of the bag
85. As illustrated in FIG. 6, the bag 85 is folded in half parallel
to the side edges 130, 135 prior to sealing the bag bottom 150,
causing the bag 85 bottom to be sealed through eight layers of
plastic 200, thereby providing a stronger bag bottom 150.
[0071] (8) In still another variant, as illustrated in FIG. 10, the
inner container 50 includes a surrounding lip 205 extending
downwardly from the open top 55.
[0072] (9) In yet another variant, as illustrated in FIG. 10, the
trash bags 85 include a drawtape closure 210 located at an upper
end 215 of the bags 85. The closure 210 is sized and shaped to
removably engage the surrounding lip 205 of the inner container
50.
[0073] (10) In a further variant, as illustrated in FIG. 11, the
dispenser 100 includes first 220 and second 225 L-shaped arms. As
illustrated in FIG. 12, The arms 220, 225 are pivotally mounted
adjacent the slit 75 in the inner container 50. The arms 220, 225
are spaced apart to fit a central opening 230 in the bag roll
95.
[0074] (11) In still a further variant, as illustrated in FIG. 12,
the dispenser 100 includes a spring clip 235. The clip 235 is
attached to the inner container 50 and located to bear against an
outer surface 240 of the bag roll 95, thereby controlling unwinding
of bags 85 from the roll 95.
[0075] (12) In yet a further variant, as illustrated in FIG. 13,
the dispenser 100 includes a tray 245 attached to the tapered
surface 70 of the inner container 50 adjacent the slit 75. The tray
245 is sized and shaped to hold the bag roll 95.
[0076] (13) In another variant of the invention, as illustrated in
FIG. 13, the dispenser 100 includes a spring clip 235, the clip 235
is attached to the inner container 50 and located to bear against
an outer surface 240 of the bag roll 95, thereby controlling
unwinding of bags 85 from the roll 95.
[0077] (14) In still another variant, as illustrated in FIG. 1, the
receptacle enclosure 25 includes a storage area 250 located on the
top 30. The storage area 250 is sized and shaped to accommodate
serving trays (not shown). A movable covering 260 for the opening
40 is located adjacent the upper end 45 of the enclosure 25.
[0078] (15) In yet another variant, as illustrated in FIG. 1A, the
receptacle enclosure 25 includes a sealed floor 265 to contain
spills.
[0079] (16) In a further variant, as illustrated in FIG. 1, the
receptacle enclosure 25 is rectangular and the inner container 50
is sized and shaped to fit therewithin.
[0080] (17) In still a further variant, as illustrated in FIGS. 1
and 2, the inner container 50 is rectangular and has at least one
tapered wall 270, the tapered wall 270 supporting the dispenser 100
and bag roll 95 within outer dimensions 105 of the open top 55.
[0081] (18) In yet a further variant, as illustrated in FIGS. 14
and 15, a trash container with attached bag roll and dispenser 275,
includes an open top 280, a closed bottom 285 smaller than the top
280 and a surrounding wall 290 connecting the top 280 and the
bottom 285. The surrounding wall 290 has at least one surface 295
tapering from the open top 280 to the bottom 285 and has a slit 300
located on the tapered surface 295. The slit 300 is located a
predetermined distance 305 upwards from the bottom 285. A plurality
of plastic trash bags 85 is provided. The trash bags 85 are sized
and shaped to fit substantially within the trash container 275. The
bags 85 are removably attached to one another at perforation lines
90 and wound into a bag roll 95.
[0082] A dispenser 100 is provided. The dispenser 100 is sized and
shaped to accommodate the bag roll 95 and is affixed to the tapered
surface 295 adjacent the slit 300. The dispenser 100 with the bag
roll 95 attached falls within outer dimensions 310 of the open top
280 and dispenses bags 85 from the roll 95 through the slit 300
into the trash container 275. When the bag roll 95 is attached to
the dispenser 100, the trash container 275 may be placed against
either of a wall (not shown) and another trash container 275 as the
bag roll 95 does not protrude outwardly from the tapered surface
295 beyond dimensions of the open top 280.
[0083] (19) In a variant of the invention, as illustrated in FIG.
3, the trash bags 85 include front 110 and rear 115 bag walls and
first 120 and second 125 side gussets attached between side edges
130, 135 of the front 110 and rear 115 walls. Top 140 and bottom
145 seams of the bags 85 are perpendicular to the side edges 130,
135. The bottom seam 145 forms a closed bag bottom 150. A U-shaped
cutout 155 begins at a point 160 on the top seam 140 spaced
inwardly from the first side edge 130, extends downwardly toward
the bottom seam 145, across toward the second side edge 135 and
upwardly to the top seam 140 at a point 165 spaced inwardly from
the second side edge 135 and forms an open bag mouth 170 with a
pair of attached bag handles 175.
[0084] (20) In another variant, as illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 9,
the trash container 275 includes a pair of bag handle retaining
means 180 located adjacent the open top 55. The retaining means 180
are sized and shaped to secure the bag handles 175 of the trash
bags 85 when located within the trash container 275.
[0085] (21) In still another variant, as illustrated in FIG. 7, the
bag handle retaining means 180 is a pair of downward facing hooks
185.
[0086] (22) In a further variant, as illustrated in FIG. 9, the bag
handles retaining means 180 is a pair of handles 190 sized and
shaped for lifting of the trash container 275.
[0087] (23) In still a further variant, as illustrated in FIGS. 5
and 6, the trash bags 85 include side gussets 120, 125 that extend
inwardly from the side edges 130, 135 to a center 195 of the bag
85. As illustrated in FIG. 6, the bag 85 is folded in half parallel
to the side edges 130, 135 prior to sealing the bag bottom 150,
causing the bag 85 bottom to be sealed through eight layers of
plastic 200, thereby providing a stronger bag bottom 150.
[0088] (24) In still a further variant, as illustrated in FIGS. 5
and 6, the trash bags 85 include side gussets 120, 125 that extend
inwardly from the side edges 130, 135 to a center 195 of the bag
85. As illustrated in FIG. 6, the bag 85 is folded in half parallel
to the side edges 130, 135 prior to sealing the bag bottom 150,
causing the bag 85 bottom to be sealed through eight layers of
plastic 200, thereby providing a stronger bag bottom 150.
[0089] (25) In another variant of the invention, as illustrated in
FIG. 10, the trash container 275 includes a surrounding lip 205
that extends downwardly from the open top 280.
[0090] (26) In still another variant, as illustrated in FIG. 10,
the trash bags 85 include a drawtape closure 210 located at an
upper end 215 of the bags 85. The closure 210 sized and shaped to
removably engage the surrounding lip 205 of the trash container
275.
[0091] (27) In yet another variant, as illustrated in FIG. 11, the
dispenser 100 includes first 220 and second 225 L-shaped arms. As
illustrated in FIG. 12, the arms 220, 225 are pivotally mounted
adjacent the slit 75 in the trash container 275. The arms 220, 225
are spaced apart to fit a central opening 230 in the bag roll
95.
[0092] (28) In a further variant, as illustrated in FIG. 12, the
dispenser 100 includes a spring clip 235. The clip 235 is attached
to the trash container 275 and located to bear against an outer
surface 240 of the bag roll 95, thereby controlling unwinding of
bags 85 from the roll 95.
[0093] (29) In still a further variant, as illustrated in FIG. 13,
the dispenser 100 includes a tray 245 attached to the tapered
surface 295 of the trash container 275 adjacent the slit 75. The
tray 245 is sized and shaped to hold the bag roll 95.
[0094] (30) In yet a further variant, as illustrated in FIG. 12,
the dispenser 100 includes a spring clip 235, the clip 235 is
attached to the trash container 275 and located to bear against an
outer surface 240 of the bag roll 95, thereby controlling unwinding
of bags 85 from the roll 95.
[0095] (31) In another variant of the invention, as illustrated in
FIGS. 14 and 15, the trash container 275 is rectangular and has at
least one tapered wall 320. The tapered wall 320 supports the
dispenser 100 and bag roll 95 within outer dimensions 310 of the
open top 280.
[0096] (32) In a final variant, as illustrated in FIG. 16 the trash
container 275 includes a cover 325 for the tapered surface 295, the
cover 325 extending over the attached bag roll 95 and dispenser
100.
[0097] The trash receptacle with attached bag roll and dispenser 10
and trash container with attached bag roll and dispenser have been
described with reference to particular embodiments. Other
modifications and enhancements can be made without departing from
the spirit and scope of the claims that follow.
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