Abstract: A party trash pail including a container of predetermined volume, a plasticized liner removably insertable therein of a configuration to expand towards filling the container volume when laden with trash, yet with an upper dimension to overlap a defining outer rim of the container, and a header bearing against an outer surface of the liner to retain it in place within the container.

Abstract: A method and apparatus prevents vacuum restraint during removal of a plastic trash bag liner from a trash container. The side wall of the trash container includes a vent port near the bottom of the container, and a flapper valve attached above the vent port on the inside of the container covers the port with a covering element while the trash bag rests. When the trash bag is filled and thereafter lifted out of the trash container, the covering element lifts to open the vent port and cause an inflow of air under the trash bag to prevent a vacuum forming.

Abstract: 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. The strip can be affixed to the inside of a waste container or the like.

Abstract: A vented trash receptacle that prevents a bag filled with refuse from becoming stuck therein by releasing the vacuum that can form as the bag is being pulled therefrom. The receptacle includes an open-topped container having a bottom wall with an opening and a side wall extending upwardly from the periphery of the bottom wall. A lid is removably positioned atop the side wall. A valve is secured to the bottom wall for closing the opening in the bottom wall. The valve has an anchor that is affixed to the bottom wall remote from the opening. The valve also has a float that is flexibly tethered to the anchor. The float normally rests upon the bottom wall above the opening so as to selectively prevent the flow of air and water through the opening. The float is buoyant in water.

Abstract: A combined vented container and collection bag for use during debris collecting, transporting and removal procedures includes a portable container having a closed bottom end and an open top end. The container has an outer surface continuously spanning along a circumference of the container such that a cavity is formed intermediately of the bottom and top end. The top end has a top rim continuously extending about the entire perimeter. The outer and inner surfaces of the container have several vent openings to allow air to enter and exit the container. Also, a manually-operable mechanism is provided for regulating air flow into and out from the container.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a receptacle that includes a first container configured to receive a second container and a pressure-balancing structure configured to form a pathway to balance pressure between a space exterior to the first container and an interior space, where the interior space is located between the second container and an interior surface of the first container.

Abstract: A laterally expandable receptacle wherein a greater volume of items, such as trash, linen, laundry, recyclables, grain, and the like, may be contained as compared to conventional receptacles. Side walls and/or corners of the receptacle may comprise resilient expansion means allowing for beneficial lateral displacement. The resilient expansion means may be selected from a variety of structures including, at least one pleat, an accordion configuration, at least one slit, at least one aperture, an expandable material, an expandable material covering at least one aperture, flexible cords, and all legal equivalents thereof. The receptacle of the present invention may further comprise a pressure release means to eliminate a vacuum seal from forming between the receptacle and an optional replaceable liner therein. The receptacle of the present invention may still further comprise a stabilization means for providing a necessary stabilizing force against the receptacle during liner removal.

Abstract: 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 exterior of the container when a suction force is applied to the suction opening; a conduit carried by the container's interior surface in fluid communication with the suction opening; a plurality of air channels extending between an interior air passage and an exterior of the conduit to allow air to flow into the interior air passage of the conduit; whereby, air may be drawn through the plurality of air channels into the interior air passage and evacuated through the suction opening, thereby causing the trash bag to conform to the interior surface when a suction force is applied to the suction opening.

Abstract: 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 to the side wall, a plurality of substantially vertical spaced apart support ribs, the ribs disposed within the side wall between the inner wall and the outer wall, the ribs thereby defining open columns between the ribs, a lipped rim around a top of the side wall, a plurality of vacuum release orifices in a top of the rim, a plurality of vacuum release orifices in the inner wall, the orifices proximal to the bottom of the container, the orifices in communication with the columns. The apparatus is provided with a variety of foot hold embodiments.

Abstract: 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 exterior surface of the liner and the interior surfaces of the receptacle.

Abstract: 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 a vertical strip type, which is formed axisymmetrically on the central axis of container to adhere and fix the outer layer and the inner layer over the entire height and is located so as to avoid the positions of air introduction ports that have been provided in the outer layer to introduce air into the void between the outer layer and the inner layer. A pair of adhered zones is disposed at positions opposite to each other and is separated by a parting line. The lower ends of both adhered zones are disposed at the partly or wholly end-to-end position facing each other on the bottom seal formed when the bottom portion is pressed flat with the pinch-off of a blow mold.

Abstract: 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 outer wall and the inner pouch. The outer wall and the inner pouch have, therebetween, a layer of a pressure compensating material that expands when acted upon by an agent. The expanding layer comprises, in an exemplary embodiment, citric acid and sodium bicarbonate foam acting against the inner pouch. The foamed pressure-compensating layer supports the inner pouch so that no vacuum is generated in the pouch.

Abstract: 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) and forms an inner bag; and a pair of restricted zones (15) of a vertical broad strip type, which is formed axisymmetrically on the central axis of container (1) to adhere and fix the outer layer (11) and the inner layer (12) over the entire height and is located so as to avoid the positions of air introduction ports (7) that have been provided in the outer layer (11) to introduce air into the void between the outer layer (11) and the inner layer (12). At least one of the restricted zones (15) comprises two or more adhesive zones (14) of the vertical strip type, which are parallel to each other.

Abstract: An assembly having a trash receptacle with a lid. The receptacle includes a trash bag or liner attached thereto. The assembly includes a pumping device designed to expand the liner within the inner cavity of the receptacle by either pressuring the area within the liner or by evacuating the air trapped between the liner and the receptacle.

Abstract: A trash receptacle having a trash bag or liner attached thereto. The trash receptacle includes an evacuation device designed to evacuate or depressurize the area between the trash receptacle and the trash bag upon insertion of the trash bag within the receptacle.

Abstract: A vacuum-operated trash receptacle which is characterized by a container fitted with an air blower, vacuum pump or the like, either on the preforated lid, bottom or on the side thereof and having a like-shaped, removable, typically slotted liner inserted therein. In a preferred embodiment, the outer wall or walls and/or bottom of the liner are spaced from the corresponding inside wall or walls and bottom panel of the container, respectively, to define a separate or connected annulus between the bottom and wall or walls of the container and liner. The container is further provided with a top flange which receives a corresponding liner flange on the liner to seal the separate or connected bottom and wall annulus and facilitate development of a vacuum in the bottom annulus and wall annulus or both and in the liner by operation of the air blower.

Abstract: 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 sidewalls of the receptacle and projecting inwardly into the interior space of the receptacle and to its bottom wall. The air baffles are fabricated to a predetermined dimension, which is calculated to provide an indentation of sufficient depth in the filled plastic liner to create air conduits between the plastic liner, the air baffles, and the inner surface of the receptacle. The air conduits permit the ingress of atmospheric air into the receptacle providing for vacuum-release of the plastic liner upon its removal. Various alternative embodiments of the present waste receptacle are disclosed featuring different configurations of the air baffles.

Abstract: 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 the interior cavity. The liner body may be made of a material that is sufficiently resilient to allow a reversible deformation of the body by folding, twisting, collapsing, rolling, or pleating.

Abstract: 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 container; providing at least one bag aperture in the at least one flexible controlled permeability bag in general registration with the at least one communications aperture; sealing the produce inside the at least one flexible controlled permeability bag within the container, while leaving the at least one bag aperture and the at least one communications aperture open; providing atmosphere treatment within the at least one bag via the at least one bag aperture and the at least one communications aperture; and sealing at least one of the at least one bag aperture and the at least one communications aperture.

Abstract: 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 sidewalls of the receptacle and projecting inwardly into the interior space of the receptacle and to its bottom wall. The air baffles are fabricated to a predetermined dimension, which is calculated to provide an indentation of sufficient depth in the filled plastic liner to create air conduits between the plastic liner, the air baffles, and the inner surface of the receptacle. The air conduits permit the ingress of atmospheric air into the receptacle providing for vacuum-release of the plastic liner upon its removal. Various alternative embodiments of the present waste receptacle are disclosed featuring different configurations of the air baffles.

Abstract: This idea is basically either an extrusion, or mold process. In either case the end result would be an “L” shaped tube (PVC) or flat rectangle, each of the pieces would be hollow with perforations on either side as well as hollowness for airflow. It would also be noted that in the manufacture of any receptacle the channel or tube with perforations can be incorporated in the design of the receptacles. The extruded or molded pieces would be attached in the container with velcro or double sided tape.

Abstract: 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 liners being maintained in position in the container by a suction generated during installation in one embodiment and by a noncuring adhesive interposed between the liner and container in another embodiment, the liners also being stretched around the rim of the container and in another embodiment configured with a rounded bottom to retain the liner in place during use, the system also including a container cap with a slot for supporting a paint brush during periods of nonuse.

Abstract: 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 sidewalls of the receptacle and projecting inwardly into the interior space of the receptacle and to its bottom wall. The air baffles are fabricated to a predetermined dimension, which is calculated to provide an indentation of sufficient depth in the filled plastic liner to create air conduits between the plastic liner, the air baffles, and the inner surface of the receptacle. The air conduits permit the ingress of atmospheric air into the receptacle providing for vacuum-release of the plastic liner upon its removal. Various alternative embodiments of the present waste receptacle are disclosed featuring different configurations of the air baffles.

Abstract: 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 removably disposed in the container; and further includes a tubular conduit member being disposed in the container between side and bottom walls of the container and the flexible liner member for allowing air to enter between the side and bottom walls of the container and the flexible liner member.

Abstract: 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 into a trash can wall near the opening of the trash can. Then threading one end of a conduit through one of the holes so that the first end of the conduit reaches deep within the inside of the trash can and the other end of the conduit extending through the hole and outside of the trash can. The two remaining holes are used to securely mount the conduit onto the inside surface of the trash can by threading a tie through these two holes and around the conduit. In modifying an existing trash can by this method, the vacuum seal that often is encountered experience when pulling the trash liner from a trash can is avoided because the conduit allows air to freely pass into the bottom of the trash can. The kit comprises a conduit, drill bit and a tie.

Abstract: 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 each include a bottom channel wall and channel sidewalls. The lid also serves as a collar for the bottom of the trash receptacle 100. The interior of the channel portion has an upper, rounded portion which leads smoothly to the bottom channel wall. A label can be provided on the side of the trash receptacle. The structure of the trash receptacle serves to prevent development of a vacuum between the walls of the trash receptacle and the trash bags. The trash receptacle 100 is adapted to receive trash bags or plastic liners, and has improved resistance to formation of a vacuum between the walls of the trash receptacle and the trash bags.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A process for the production of a container (1) comprising an outer container (2), an inner bag (3) disposed therein and a pressure equalization opening (10) disposed in the outer container (2), and also a container (1) produced according to this process, is described, wherein firstly a pre-molding, comprising two coaxial tubes, is first produced by co-extrusion with the help of a blow mold and with an outwardly-projecting base seam (5) being formed. The process is to form a pressure equalization opening (10) in the outer container (2) of the container (1) without endangering the integrity of the container (1), wherein a lower wastage rate and higher productivity are to be achieved. This is attained by a process wherein the base seam (5) is partially cut off and a force which acts in the direction of the seam is introduced into the pre-molding, which still has a temperature of 40° C. to 70° C.

Abstract: 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 through which air enters between the outer receptacle and the inner bag whenever receptacle contents is discharged, for instance, by means of a pump. The at least one pressure compensating opening is formed by the measure that a curved wall section of the outer receptacle is cut away by means of a rotating tubular knife or a hollow knife in such a manner that a hole is formed in the outer wall. During the cutting operation, which is carried out at a flat angle, the inner bag is not damaged, but pressed away inwardly.

Abstract: 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 the first circumference. The system further includes a liner in the form of a plastic bag with a closed lower end positioned within the trash can adjacent to the bottom and an open upper end positioned over the top of the trash can and extending downwardly to a location beneath the open top. The system also includes an elastic band positioned over the liner and side wall adjacent to the upper end to hold the inner in proper orientation with respect to the trash during operation and use.

Abstract: 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 receptacle when full liners are removed. As well as the same recess is also dimensioned to receive swept debris into a vacuum tube through an open recess within the inwardly formed recess of the lower sidewall. The vacuum tube is secured to inner sidewall of receptacle and is received into a removable debris storage container that is also removable received by a vacuum housing secured with in receptacle. Handles of receptacle bend open to receive and neatly secure bulky excess top portion of liner to receptacle. Handles of receptacle also collate with an outward extending ledge of receptacle lid to lock seal the receptacle. The receptacle lid has within its outwardly extending formed handle a sealed internal trash tie storage compartment.