Did You Know...
...Chester Carlson was a patent agent who tired of having to make multiple copies of patent applications using the only duplication method available at the time: carbon paper. In 1959 he came up with a new copying system and took it to IBM for evaluation. The "experts" at IBM determined potential sales to be only 5,000 units because people wouldn't want to use a bulky machine when they had carbon paper. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, the company founded on the system is Xerox.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8079489 | Container and bag system with detachable partition Methods, devices, and systems for improved trash containers with liners and a vented divider is described. The vented divider is installed in one corner of the container to facilitate air inlet such that the bag is easier to retrieve even when full. For reasons of u... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8074823 | Vacuum release device for assisting removal of plastic bags from containers A vacuum release device for assisting removal of plastic bags from containers is disclosed. The device is a channel made from non-porous materials. The channel has multiple segments and is capable of being attached to both the sidewall and the bottom wall of a conta... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7828168 | Vacuum-operated trash receptacle A vacuum-operated trash receptacle which is characterized by a container fitted with an air blower, vacuum pump or the like, either on the perforated lid, bottom or on the side thereof and having a like-shaped, removable, typically slotted liner inserted therein. In... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7712623 | Receptacle with vent The present trash receptacle (and method for using the same) reduces the suction/vacuum effect in the bottom portion of the receptacle as trash bags or polyliners are removed therefrom. The receptacle includes a vent enabling fluid communication from a first chamber... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7641067 | Trashcan having the ability to conform a trash bag A trash container that can conform a trash bag to the trash container's interior comprising a container having an interior surface for receiving a trash bag; a suction opening disposed in the container for allowing fluid communication between an interior and an exte... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7635065 | Suction free waste receptacle apparatus A suction free waste receptacle apparatus provided in a plurality of embodiments, the apparatus providing suction relief whereby a flexible trash bag suction to the apparatus is negated, thereby affording easier bag placement and removal from the apparatus. The appa... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7578409 | Quick liner release strip for waste containers Quick liner release strip has a substantially straight, hollow conduit for communication of air, which includes a means for ready attachment of the conduit to an inside wall of the container, and at least one of an oblique lower terminus and internal reinforcing. Th... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7438199 | Vacuum release trash container apparatus An open-topped, vacuum release trash container apparatus for use with trash container bags, the apparatus comprised of a hollow container comprising a continuous substantially vertical side wall, the side wall having an inner wall and an outer wall, a bottom joined ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7275650 | Method and apparatus for storing grease A double walled container is provided by an inner container that is fitted within an outer container. End flaps are provided on the outer container for engaging the inner container and closing the gap between the inner container and the outer container. The method i... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7273155 | Trash receptacle with suction means for drawing a flexible bag liner against its interior walls A trash receptacle that receives and supports a flexible trash bag liner and sucks the empty flexible liner tight against the interior surfaces of the receptacle in a full open position absent any air pockets or billowing by extracting air trapped between the exteri... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7255242 | Trash bag removal system A trash bag removal system is disclosed. The system includes one or more flexible liners arranged within a trash can. An overfilled trash bag may force the liner against one or more of the internal walls of the trash can such that the liner will slide upwardly along... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7100788 | Method and apparatus for packing and bi-directional cooling of produce Method for improved packing and cooling of produce. According to the present invention, baskets for the packing of fruit are provided with ventilation channels disposed upon a lower surface of the basket. Vent apertures communicate between the ventilation channels a... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7055707 | Peelably laminated blow-molded containers A blow-molded container includes an outer layer of a synthetic resin, which forms the outer shell of a finite shape; an inner layer of a flexible synthetic resin, which is peelably laminated with the outer layer and forms an inner bag; and a pair of adhered zones of... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7017773 | Waste container A waste container provides at least one protrusion spaced below a lip extending radially outwardly from an upper edge of the waste container. The at least one protrusion is spaced below the lip to permit a gripper from an automatic lifter to grasp the waste containe... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7017761 | Container comprising an inner pouch A container comprises a substantially dimensionally stable outer wall and an easily deformable inner pouch which gradually contracts upon discharge of the contents of the container. As a result, pressure compensation is provided in the increasing space between the o... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6976600 | Blow-molded container that is peelably laminated A blow-molded container of this invention comprises: an outer layer (11) of a synthetic resin, which forms the outer shell of a finite shape; an inner layer (12) of a flexible synthetic resin, which is peelably laminated with the outer layer (11... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6928717 | Site furnishings receptacle and method A receptacle includes a base and a cylindrical or annular sidewall attached to the base and extending above the base to an open upper end. The sidewall and base define an interior of the receptacle to receive items. The sidewall includes one or more rigid plates spa... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6746601 | Removable conformal liners for centrifuge containers A removable conformal liner for a centrifuge container is described. The liner has a flexible or semi-rigid body with an opening for introducing a sample. When the liner is inserted into an internal cavity of a centrifuge container, the body of the liner conforms to... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6740346 | System for packaging, storing and transporting agricultural produce A system and method for packing agricultural produce including functionality for: providing a container having at least one communications aperture formed in a wall thereof; providing at least one flexible controlled permeability bag within the contain... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6736281 | Vacuum-release waste receptacle A vacuum-release waste receptacle designed to prevent vacuum adherence of a plastic liner disposed within the present receptacle upon removal of the liner. The present invention provides a waste receptacle including a plurality of air baffles formed on the inner sid... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6679398 | Paint container liner system A paint container liner system including disposable liners and an open container for receiving at least one of the disposable liners, the liners being sized and configured to fit into the inside of the container and around the rim of the container, the li... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6634518 | Suction-eliminated waste receptacle A suction-eliminated waste receptacle for releasing air trapped between the liner member and the container. The suction-eliminated waste receptacle includes a container having a bottom wall and an open top; and also includes a flexible liner member being ... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6594876 | Method and kit for modifying a trash can to prevent vacuum lock from trash can liners A method and kit for modifying an existing trash can to minimize or to prevent the occurrence of a vacuum seal that may occur when a trash can liner is pulled out of the trash can. The method comprises making three holes substantially close to each other ... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6581796 | Trash receptacle A trash receptacle includes an upper rim, four sidewalls, and a lid. The trash receptacle includes a pair of recessed channel portions disposed in opposite sidewalls. A pair of handles are disposed in each of the channel portions. The channel portions eac... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6554151 | Waste receptacle with air freshener A waste receptacle is combined with an air freshener connected to the waste receptacle. Removal of a trash bag from the waste receptacle will cause a flow of air through the opening and air freshener to freshen the interior of the waste receptacle.... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6276558 | Method for producing a container and container with pressure equalization openings The receptacle consists of a stiff outer receptacle and an easily deformable inner bag resting on said outer receptacle, and is produced in a coextrusion-type blow molding process. The outer receptacle contains at least one pressure compensating opening t... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6253949 | Bottomless trash can system A bottomless trash can system comprising a trash has a tapering sidewall with a horizontal open top in a closed configuration with a first circumference and with a horizontal open bottom in a closed configuration with a second circumference greater that t... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6220311 | Preservation and dispensation by volumetric displacement An apparatus and method including providing a container (12) containing a given quantity of usable material (50). A full container (12) is maintained by providing displacement matter (52) separated from the usable material (50) by a mobile partition (28).... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6199714 | Waste receptacle with swept debris pick up and features to maximize convenient use of receptacle liners A waste receptacle with a open upper end, a closed lower end, sidewalls there between and a lid to enclose open upper end. A lower portion on a sidewall has an inwardly formed recess dimensioned to receive the toe and end portion of a human foot to hold r... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6126031 | Sack dispensing waste container A waste container which automatically dispenses and positions a sack within the waste container when an existing sack, full of waste is removed from the waste container is disclosed. One aspect of the invention is an adaption to dispense a roll sacks into... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6079759 | Bag extraction device A bag extraction device for removing a plastic bag from a bag holding container. The device includes a handle for removing the bag from the container. The handle is attached to a rigid frame that supports the plastic bag. Pores at the bottom of the frame ... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6015063 | Trash can vent system A trash can vent system that is securable to a trash can and that includes a vent channel positionable along the interior sidewall of the trash can to prevent the trash can liner from forming a vacuum seal with the interior trash can sidewalls. The vent c... | 01/18/2000 |
| 6000571 | Trash receptacle A new trash receptacle for permitting easy removal therefrom of a filled trash bag. The inventive device includes outer and inner portions each having a base and a side wall. The inner and outer portions are spaced apart to define an air space therebetwee... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5842595 | Mobile trash/garbage bag holder with open bottom The Easy Trash Bagger is a yard maintenance tool used to bag yard trash in disposable plastic trash bags. It is a reusable trash container that supports the bag in an upright and open position for trash loading, protects the bag from tears and ruptures du... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5803303 | Vented foot held waste basket A vented, foot held waste basket is disclosed, comprised of a traditional, upstanding waste basket, formed from a main housing. An arched shaped, foot securement cavity is located at the bottom of the main housing, running completely through the main hous... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5794670 | Tank liner and method of installation A collapsible container liner for use within a bulk container having a substantially rigid top, bottom and side walls and a filler opening in the top wall. The liner is a collapsible bag of a flexible material with top, bottom and sides which correspond t... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5673664 | Ventless oil reservoir A fluid reservoir assembly for providing a supply of a lubricating fluid for an internal combustion engine, specifically for use in marine environments. The assembly includes an outer shell for containing and protecting the assembly, a ventless flexible l... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5595711 | Isolated biological and medical waste processor and lid liner carrying a chemically sensitive decontaminant A processing chamber for the treatment and decontamination of biological or medical waste includes a rotating waste treatment system carried within an open-top processing chamber, a cap for closing the chamber opening, a gas-pervious liner carried within ... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5390818 | Receptacle for holding trash liner An apparatus for receiving and holding a flexible and collapsible trash liner comprises a rigid upright trash receptacle having a main body with a generally closed bottom and an open top. The bottom has a periphery about which the bottom is affixed to the... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5143242 | Paint bucket with disposable liner Disclosed is a paint bucket (11) lined with a disposable plastic bag type liner (15). Combination bucket and liner (10) includes an air evacuation or extraction provision to "suck" liner (15) firmly against the interior of bucket (11). The individual line... | 09/01/1992 |
