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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7143905 | Enclosure for refuse and recyclable containers An enclosure for a refuse container and a recyclable container includes a frame; a front and a rear carried by the frame and including an advertising holder, a refuse opening, and a recyclable opening, the refuse opening receiving refuse therethrough for depositing ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7124680 | Solar powered compaction apparatus A trash compactor designed for public use is powered by a photovoltaic cell array. This allows the trash compactor to be placed in locations where no power is available, but with frequent human traffic. The compaction feature allows the unit to be emptied less often... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7121027 | Decorative trash receptacle system An apparatus for an indoor-outdoor decorative trash receptacle system that allows a user to decorate or personalize a trash receptacle 12 or the like with permanent or interchangeable graphic images 14 or insignia. The system decorates a receptacle ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7033039 | Trash storage apparatus A trash storage apparatus includes a can, an illuminating element and a driver. The can is used for receiving garbage. The illuminating element is mounted on the can. The driver is used for driving the illuminating element to shine in the dark. The trash storage app... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6341438 | Advertising display device An advertising display device usable for the collection and temporary retention of waste is defined by a hollow container having a movable front panel for accessing the interior. A frame in the interior provides for the emplacement of at least two trash b... | 01/29/2002 |
| 4827645 | Illuminated trash receptacle A trash and waste material receptacle which includes outer side panels adapted for back-lit advertising and informational display. The receptacle includes an inner trash collection compartment designed to receive a disposable collection bag or a re-usable... | 05/09/1989 |
| 3947985 | Combined trash receptacle and advertising medium A combined outdoor trash receptacle and advertising medium has a fully or partly light-transmitting outer housing which is mounted on an upright column and surrounds a hollow skeleton frame for one or more light-transmitting panels for advertising materia... | 04/06/1976 |
