Abstract: A trash can assembly has a shell, a lid fitted over the top end of the shell, a pedal positioned adjacent the bottom end of the shell, a link assembly coupling the pedal and the lid, and a motion damper coupled to the link assembly for slowing the closing motion of the lid. The assembly also includes an inner liner that is retained inside the shell, with a support frame secured to the top end of the shell and having a ridge on which a peripheral lip of the inner liner rests. Two or more inner liners can be provided inside the shell. In addition, the lid can be pivotably connected to the upper edge of the outer shell by a connector which has a sleeve that is coupled to the upper edge of the outer shell, a non-metal tube that is positioned inside the sleeve, and a shaft received inside the bore of the tube.

Abstract: A dish rack has a rack portion having a tray, the tray having an opening. The dish rack also includes a ramp provided below the tray and positioned to receive water that flows through the opening of the tray. The ramp has a front end, a rear end, and a water outlet provided at the front end, the ramp being angled so that water flows from the rear end to the front end and then through the water outlet.