Patents by Inventor Robert A. Forest

Robert A. Forest has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20080116205
    Abstract: A trash receptacle is provided with retaining elements that project outwardly and downwardly from the upper comer portions of the receptacle. Flexible trash bags having openings in the upper comer portions thereof are used to line the trash receptacle. The retaining elements project through openings in a bag for retaining the bag in lined relation within the receptacle. A drawer is provided in a compartment in the lower portion of the receptacle for use in containing a supply of bags therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Robert A. Forest
  • Patent number: 7036675
    Abstract: A trash can or receptacle is provided with a container which contains a supply of flexible bags used as a liner for the receptacle. In certain embodiments of the container, the container is permanently attached to the trash receptacle, and in other embodiments the container is detachably connected to the trash receptacle. In certain embodiments of the container, the container is configured to hold a roll of flexible bags which are dispensed through a dispensing slot. In other embodiments of the container, the container is configured to hold a supply of folded flexible bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Inventor: Robert A. Forest
  • Publication number: 20030102316
    Abstract: A trash can or receptacle is provided with a container which contains a supply of flexible bags used as a liner for the receptacle. In certain embodiments of the container, the container is permanently attached to the trash receptacle, and in other embodiments the container is detachably connected to the trash receptacle. In certain embodiments of the container, the container is configured to hold a roll of flexible bags which are dispensed through a dispensing slot. In other embodiments of the container, the container is configured to hold a supply of folded flexible bags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventor: Robert A. Forest
  • Patent number: D463084
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Inventor: Robert A. Forest