Abstract: A multipurpose refuse receptacle that has a shell having at least one opening and defining an interior region, the interior region configured to receive refuse, a controller coupled to the shell, a network device in communication with the controller and coupled to the shell, at least one display coupled to the shell and configured to display a message communicated to the display from the controller. Wherein, the controller and network device are configured to send and receive wireless transmissions and display corresponding messages on the display responsive to the wireless transmissions.

Abstract: A multipurpose refuse receptacle comprising an outer shell defining an inner chamber, a receiving assembly disposed within the inner chamber, and a door assembly. The door assembly is movable between an open position and a close position. The receptacle has a basket carrier and a basket, the basket being disposable within the basket carrier. Further, a hydraulic lift assembly is operably coupled to the basket carrier, the hydraulic lift assembly having a pump assembly. A mechanism is operably coupled to the pump assembly and the door assembly, the mechanism being movable in a first direction. Wherein, when the mechanism is moved in the first direction the door assembly moves to the open position. Further wherein, when the mechanism is moved in the first direction, hydraulic pressure is generated by the pump assembly.

Abstract: A multipurpose refuse receptacle comprising an outer shell defining an inner chamber, a receiving assembly disposed within the inner chamber, and a door assembly. The door assembly is movable between an open position and a close position. The receptacle has a basket carrier and a basket, the basket being disposable within the basket carrier. Further, a hydraulic lift assembly is operably coupled to the basket carrier, the hydraulic lift assembly having a pump assembly. A mechanism is operably coupled to the pump assembly and the door assembly, the mechanism being movable in a first direction. Wherein, when the mechanism is moved in the first direction the door assembly moves to the open position. Further wherein, when the mechanism is moved in the first direction, hydraulic pressure is generated by the pump assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Mycobacterium ulcerans virulence plasmid, pMUM001 and particularly to a cluster of genes carried by this plasmid that encode polyketide synthases (PKSs) and polyketide-modifying enzymes necessary and sufficient for mycolactone biosynthesis. More particularly this invention is directed to novel purified or isolated polypeptides, the polynucleotides encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, the use of such polynucleotides and polypeptides in Diagnostic methods, kits, vaccines, therapy and for the production of mycolactone derivatives or novel polyketides by combinatorial synthesis.