Abstract: A pressing assembly includes a button, a first connection portion, a receiving portion, a first elastic element, a pressing rod, and a pressing portion. The first connection portion includes a first end movably connected to the button and a second end connected to the receiving portion. The receiving portion defines a receiving space. A part of the pressing rod is movably received in the receiving space. The first elastic element is received in the receiving space. One end of the first elastic element is fixed, another end of the first elastic element resists the pressing rod. The pressing portion is connected to the pressing rod.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a fluid from a flexible bag includes a casing containing a tray for receiving the flexible bag and a pressure applicator movable by an actuator. Movement of the actuator pushes the pressure applicator against the tray by translation or by rotation to compress the bag between the tray and the casing.

Abstract: A method for treating a capacitor for healing faults therein includes: applying a voltage between a first electrode and a second electrode of the capacitor to charge the capacitor at a start pressure; and pressurizing a non-conductive fluid surrounding the capacitor to a target pressure while the voltage is applied.

Abstract: Pet treats and methods of manufacturing pet treats comprising unprocessed meats are disclosed. The unprocessed meats are not extruded, ground, emulsified, liquefied, partially liquefied, or made into a powder. The unprocessed meats may be combined with natural and/or un-natural binding agents and may also be combined with natural and/or un-natural preservatives. The combination may be formed into shapes in which the pieces, bits, and/or parts of the unprocessed meat may, or may not, be visible within the production product, yet contained within.

Abstract: A compressible trash receptacle includes a frame, a plunger section operably coupled to the frame wherein the plunger section is disposed partially exterior of the frame, and a trash-receiving section detachably connected to the frame and in communication with the plunger section. In this manner, when no external force acts on the plunger section, the plunger section rests at an equilibrium position disposed partially exterior of the trash-receiving section. Advantageously, when an external force acts on the plunger section, the plunger section moves to a tensioned position disposed partially interior of the trash-receiving section.

Abstract: The bonding apparatus is capable of effectively increasing temperature of a substrate and reducing occurrence of position gaps and poor connection in a process of flip-chip-bonding semiconductor devices to the substrate. The bonding apparatus comprises: a supporting unit for supporting the substrate, on which the semiconductor devices have been adhered by a non-conductive; and a heating/pressing unit for heating and pressing the substrate, the heating/pressing unit having a built-in heat source and a clamping face, onto which the substrate supported by the supporting unit is pressed. The substrate supported by the supporting unit is moved toward the clamping face of the heating/pressing unit so as to preheat the substrate and the semiconductor devices by radiation heat. Then, the semiconductor devices are pressed onto the clamping face of the heating/pressing unit so as to cure the non-conductive adhesive and bond bumps of the semiconductor devices to terminal sections of the substrate.

Abstract: An assembly has a plurality of laminate components aligned atop each other. A first endplate is at one end of the assembly of components and a second endplate is at an opposed end. The first and second endplates have outer surfaces facing away from the components. A spring force applies a compressive force to bias the first and second endplates together and, in turn, apply a force across the laminate components. The spring force is provided by a spring mounted between the outer surfaces of the first and second endplates.

Abstract: A compression-type wastebasket includes: a body which has an opened upper part and a space formed therein in order to accommodate a garbage bag; a body cover which is configured to cover the upper part of the body, wherein an opening unit for connecting the inside and the outside of the body is formed on the central part thereof, a bag fixing unit is formed along the outer girth of the opening unit to fix the girth of an inlet end portion of the garbage bag, and a gripping unit is formed on a part of the opening unit; and a compression member which has a compression surface capable of entering the opening unit in order to compress the waste contained within the body, and is configured to be gripped on the gripping unit while rotating at a predetermined angle on the basis of a compression direction in the opening unit.

Abstract: A drive apparatus includes a movable member, at least one linear electrical actuator for generating a first force, and at least one linear hydraulic actuator for generating a second force. The at least one linear electrical actuator and the at least one linear hydraulic actuator are arranged such that the first force and the second force act in parallel on the movable member in order to result in a combined force.

Abstract: The invention is a trash compacting device with a handle configured horizontally so a person can grip the handle with the palm of their hand facing downward to maximize compression force and minimize slippage. The frame supports one or more smite plate receivers that may extends horizontally from the frame to increase the distance between center regions of two smite plates. Each smite plate receiver may extends downward at different heights to ensure that bulky trash, such as boxes, does not impede the downward movement of every smite plates. The frame may houses a telescoping tube to ensure ergonomic operations when a garbage can is less than full. Smite plates of different shapes and sizes may be attached to the smite plate receiver to further ensure more uniform compaction of trash. Smite plates and handle grips are pivotally attached to allow for portable transport and compact storage.

Abstract: A manual compactor that includes an air ventilation system and also a lid that is capable of being forced downward onto trash within a trash can. The trash can has a wheel base. The air ventilation system includes an internal aerated ring with a series of vent holes, with the ring being attached to a pair of internal air channels that open to the outside air. The lid is capable of either being mounted on top of the trash can or in the alternative, can be shoved downward onto trash within the trash can. A series of serrated blades mounted on the underside of the lid are used to cut up and shred the trash within the compactor while it is being compacted.

Abstract: A press mold comprises lower mold (9), upper mold (3), working limiter (6) and rigid storing restrictor (2). The lower mold (9) and the upper mold (3) are coupled each other by guide post (1) having guiding function so that they can move relative to each other. The working limiter (6) and the rigid storing limiter (2) are located between the lower mold (9) and the upper mold (3). The press mold also includes at least one elastic storing limiter provided between the upper mold (3) and the lower mold (9).

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for compressing the lamination stack for a dynamoelectric machine. The apparatus includes a plurality of weight distribution plates and a plurality of pressing plates. The plurality of weight distribution plates are placed on one end of the lamination stack of the dynamoelectric machine. The plurality of pressing plates are placed on the plurality of weight distribution plates. A compressive force is applied to the lamination stack via the plurality of weight distribution plates and the plurality of pressing plates.

Abstract: A self-contained garbage or trash container system with an integrated removable, manual compaction device designed primarily for home or industrial use. The system includes an outer receptacle with attached hinged lid; an internal receptacle; a compaction device; and an attachment mechanism integrated into the lid and/or the compaction device as part of the system to house compaction device.

Abstract: A lid construction is described for compression of the content of a container, where a body in connection to the lid of the container is set up to create a pressure down onto the content such that it is compressed. It is characterized in that it comprises a moment arm construction which on rotation is set up to push the element down to its active position, and to be pulled up to its passive, rest position. The moment arm construction is preferably integrated in the lid, and it comprises compacting a relatively longer arm part (40a,40b) which is firmly connected to the relatively shorter arm part (48a,48b), and where the moment arm is rotary mounted in the lid. Also described is a construction of a docking station for a waste container and where the lid construction is integrated. Application of the inventions is also described.

Abstract: In order to provide a cam slider shock absorbing member for a cam device which realizes a sufficient stroke, easy replacement, a compact profile, and an easy-to-machine property without necessity of adhesive agent, the shock absorbing member includes a mounting portion having an external dimension at least larger than an internal dimension of a mounting hole on the side of a lower end thereof and a deflecting portion having a predetermined distance for a deflecting margin with respect to an inner wall surface of the mounting hole on the upper side of the mounting portion, and an upper end of the deflecting portion projects upward from an opening end of the mounting hole and being formed to have a height which secures a length corresponding to the stroke to be compressed.

Abstract: A self-tamping coffee holder tamps loose ground coffee obtaining richer flavor. The coffee holder includes a holder base and a holder cap. Coffee is loosely deposited in the coffee holder and the holder cap is attached to the holder base. An internal filter chamber holds the coffee and allows tamping of the coffee into a compacted state. The filter chamber may be formed by a fixed filter or by a removeable filter constructed of filter paper, nylon mesh, metal mesh, or any material capable of holding the coffee while allowing a flow of heated water through the coffee. The tamping may be by a spring or by a resilient solid material attached to the coffee holder and may push the coffee down inside the filter or push the filter and the coffee up against the holder lid.

Abstract: A materials handling apparatus for aiding in loading and transporting various materials has three major components, a wheeled cart, a truncated conical cylinder which is carried by the cart and a compaction lid which provide the apparatus with the capability of being operated in three different modes. In the first mode, a conventional trash bag is placed inside the cylinder and the lid can be placed atop the cylinder. In this mode, the apparatus operates as a conventional trash can. In a second mode, the cylinder in placed within a trash bag to protect it from being damaged by materials such as tree and shrub clippings or other materials which could tear the bag. In the third mode no trash bag is used, the materials are loaded into the cylinder, and when loading is complete, the cylinder is lifted off of the materials for direct deposit into a disposal site.

Abstract: A hand-held pressing apparatus comprises a pressing assembly and a controlling valve. The pressing assembly comprises a piston cylinder, a piston, a piston rod mounted on the piston, and a tool. The piston cylinder defines a piston chamber. The piston is slidably received in the piston chamber. The piston rod is partially protrudes from the piston chamber. The tool is mounted to the protruding end of the piston rod. The controlling valve connects to a pressure source, and is for controlling the gas pressure in the piston chamber. When the pressing head aims at the workpiece, the controlling valve controls the piston chamber to pressurize the pressure cylinder assembly using pressurized gas from the pressure source, to drive the piston, the push rod and the tool to act on the workpiece.

Abstract: A debris removal and compacting tool includes a lifting device having a flexible sheet with a first edge secured to a first support member, a second edge secured to a second support member, and a compaction device including a first surface attachable to the lifting device and a second surface for contacting the loose material within the receptacle. A fastening mechanism is provided to removably secure the lifting device to the compaction device. During use, a user engages the first and second support members and places the sheet into contact with the material, utilizes the support members to move the sheet to consolidated and maneuver the loose material. The lifting device is placed within the interior of the receptacle, and the material is released into the receptacle. The compacting device is then placed into contact with the material to compact it within the receptacle to achieve better receptacle utilization.

Abstract: A manually-actuated waste compressing system includes a waste receptacle; a waste bag; a lid removably mated to the waste receptacle and a compression implement. The manually-actuated compression implement includes an elongated dowel and a disc, and is centrally aligned within an inner perimeter of the waste receptacle and linearly reciprocated along a linear travel path of the waste receptacle to compress garbage contained within the receptacle. A light source is electrically communicated by a pair of contacts and alerts a user when an undesirable compression of the garbage is reached. The apparatus provides the benefit of compacting garbage without having to make direct contact therewith thus allowing more garbage to be stored within the waste receptacle before disposal. The light source additionally ensures that the apparatus may not be unduly damage by excessive pressure when compacting garbage.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of material bonding using captive plungers is disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a base plate to have multiple holes in an array, multiple captive plungers each surrounded by a compressible spring to couple to the multiple holes in such a way which allows each of the multiple captive plungers to vertically move in a confine of each of the multiple holes corresponding to the each of the multiple captive plungers, and a fastening device to apply a force to bond two or more parts placed on top of each other with a bonding material in between the two or more parts through pressing the base plate to the two or more parts such that the force delivered through the multiple captive plungers to the two or more parts is concentrated to the array.

Abstract: The invention is a plastic bottle crushing that includes a housing having a slidable tray that is positioned underneath the bottle to be crushed in order for any remaining liquids contained within said bottle to be collected. The housing also includes a bottom crushing surface that has a hole in order to support the top portion of the plastic bottle in an inverted position. The invention may be either manually operated or by an automated mechanical means.

Abstract: The invention is a trash compacting device with a handle configured horizontally so a person can grip the handle with the palm of their hand facing downward to maximize compression force and minimize slippage. The frame supports one or more smite plate receivers that may extends horizontally from the frame to increase the distance between center regions of two smite plates. Each smite plate receiver may extends downward at different heights to ensure that bulky trash, such as boxes, does not impede the downward movement of every smite plates. The frame may houses a telescoping tube to ensure ergonomic operations when a garbage can is less than full. Smite plates of different shapes and sizes may be attached to the smite plate receiver to further ensure more uniform compaction of trash. Smite plates and handle grips are pivotally attached to allow for portable transport and compact storage.

Abstract: A compactor for compressing yard waste in a yard waste receptacle such as a leaf bag or garbage pail is disclosed. The compactor includes a press and a handle connected to the press. Force may be applied to the handle to cause the press to compress the yard waste in the yard waste receptacle so as to compact the yard waste and allow more yard waste to be added to the receptacle. A locking swivel bracket may be used to connect the handle to the press. The locking swivel bracket allows the handle to be held in a substantially perpendicular position for use in compacting yard waste or a substantially parallel position for storing the compactor or for guiding yard waste into a yard waste receptacle.

Abstract: A safe, inexpensive, easy to use, manual trash compactor that can be used with almost any trash container with components that store out of the way when not in use. A hand or foot control is easily manipulated to compact trash in the container. The compacting mechanism can be made easily adjustable so that the amount of force or the size of the unit can be changed for different operators or different trash containers. The unit can be used with no container to compact materials like cardboard. The compactor can have wheels and can optionally be operated by a foot lever.

Abstract: A hand-held trash compactor that is lightweight, portable, easy to store, and usable with a wide variety of trash receptacles. The hand held trash compactor includes a base with a top surface. A handle extends upward from the top surface and is removably connected to the base. A hook can be pivotally connected to the base.

Abstract: A trash container has a flexible, corrugated baffle attached to or integrated into the lid of the container. The baffle may have a handle and a compacting plate attached to it, and it allows a user to compact trash inside the trash container. Specifically, the flexible design of the baffle allows the compacting plate to compact trash inside the container when the baffle is extended into the container. After the trash inside the container is compacted, the baffle may spring back into its original shape. The lid structure, including the baffle, may be incorporated into the container, which may have other features, such as a foot pedal to raise and lower the lid. The baffle allows trash in the trash container to be reduced in size, allowing more trash to be placed in the container, while maintaining a simple design and keeping the user clean and safe.

Abstract: In order to provide a cam slider shock absorbing member for a cam device which realizes a sufficient stroke, easy replacement, a compact profile, and an easy-to-machine property without necessity of adhesive agent, the shock absorbing member includes a mounting portion having an external dimension at least larger than an internal dimension of a mounting hole on the side of a lower end thereof and a deflecting portion having a predetermined distance for a deflecting margin with respect to an inner wall surface of the mounting hole on the upper side of the mounting portion, and an upper end of the deflecting portion projects upward from an opening end of the mounting hole and being formed to have a height which secures a length corresponding to the stroke to be compressed.

Abstract: A method and a device are provided to compress crop material laid down in single layers for producing silage in a horizontal silo, with the use of an agricultural working machine, that carries a compressing device, the crop material laid down in single layers is compressed by at least one compressing element, and the at least one compressing element weighs on the crop material and moves relative to it.

Abstract: A waste bin, including a container for holding waste and having a cover, and further including compressing mechanisms for compressing the waste inside the container, wherein the compressing mechanisms are displaceable between a nominal position and a compression position, wherein the compressing mechanisms in the compression position are configured to be moved inwards with respect to the nominal position to compress waste inside the container, wherein the compressing mechanisms form a part of the container that is movable at least transversely to the longitudinal axis of the waste bin.

Abstract: A system and apparatus for crushing waste material that is manual and portable. On the underside of the lid to the apparatus is a detachable handle with a plate attached thereto that has a series of rough ridges. The handle can descend down the height of the apparatus through a pair of parallel channels located down the front and rear of the apparatus. At the bottom of the apparatus on the interior is a mating plate that has a second series of rough edges that fit like a zipper with the ridges of the top plate for crushing of waste. The handle is lockable through latches to the lid of the apparatus when not in use. A second lock holds the handle in place on the rear of the apparatus when not in use. An interior removable basket with foldable handles and/or gripping holes on the side. The interior basket has channels on the front and rear walls that correspond to the main body portion.

Abstract: A wall mountable can crushing apparatus for self-feeding and rapidly repeating manual crushing of beverage cans or the like through user striking includes a housing section for feeding cans through a chute and detaining cans in a crush chamber before crushing. A punch pad for receiving the user strikes is attached to a movable portion carrying a crush piston from a retracted position into a crush position driven into contact with a can in a crush chamber. The piston is biased to be returned to the retracted position after a can is crushed and a discharge allows a crushed can to freefall out of the apparatus. Novelty features such as a pressure activated sound card or advertising mounts may be added to the can crusher for promotional appeal.

Abstract: A system and apparatus for crushing aluminum cans, plastic containers and other crushable waste that is manual and portable. On the underside of the lid to the apparatus is a detachable handle with a plate attached thereto that has a series of rough ridges. The handle can descend down the height of the apparatus through a pair of parallel channels located down the front and rear of the apparatus. At the bottom of the apparatus on the interior is a mating plate that has a second series of rough edges that fit like a zipper with the ridges of the top plate for crushing of waste. The handle is lockable through latches to the lid of the apparatus when not in use. A second lock holds the handle in place on the rear of the apparatus when not in use. The bottom of the apparatus has one or more pairs of wheels to allow for easy portability.

Abstract: The present invention is a self-standing unit designed to compact aluminum cans. A stand is connected to a vertical housing, which is hollowed out and contains a can slot, a slot for a handle, and a plurality of slots for a plurality of springs to operate. Connected to the vertical member are the springs, which also connect to a crushing device. The crushing device fits inside the hollow section of the vertical member and has the handle located near the top of it. The invention is spring loaded so that the can slot normally stays open for placing a can inside to be crushed.

Abstract: An apparatus for pressing coffee has a base and housing supporting a filtercup and a pressing cylinder. The pressing cylinder has a forked end engaging a cylindrical body and attached to a rocker arm. A counterweight is attached to an end of the rocker arm. The cylindrical body has a rack engaging a ring gear activated by a lever. Movement of the lever causes movement of the cylindrical body and pressing cylinder. A pinion attached to the cylindrical body moves along a second rack. Movement of the pinion is translated to a bevel gear pair and a pin between the prongs of the forked end.

Abstract: A combination can crushing and retrieving device having a circular or tubular housing containing a plunger and having a rectangular opening in its side wall. The housing has a knife-edged slightly concave indent on the bottom of the housing opposite the rectangular opening, which indent generally conforms to the arch section of the necked down portion of a beverage can. When the concave indent is placed on the lip of a can laying on its side (preferably on drinking end) and forced down the can will “snap” upright, through the rectangular opening and into the housing. The can is then retained in the housing around the necked down portion by a foam/rubber lining located at the lower inside end of the housing. Then the weighted plunger is forced down onto the can, crushing the can and expelling any fluids remaining inside the can through the drinking opening. The crushing stroke can be repeated until the can is maximally compressed. After crushing the can, it is picked up by raising the device.

Abstract: A manual press for coffee, made from a plate rigid with a stem axially slidable within a first sleeve, members enabling the stem to removably engage a first sleeve, a second sleeve acting on the removable engagement members, a shell internally housing the first sleeve and second sleeve and provided with an operating knot, first elastic device which, when the press is not in use, acts on the second sleeve which maintains the members in the condition under which the stem engages the first sleeve.

Abstract: A combination can crushing and retrieving device having a circular or tubular housing containing a plunger and having a rectangular opening in its side wall. The housing has a knife-edged slightly concave indent on the bottom of the housing opposite the rectangular opening, which indent generally conforms to the arch section of the necked down portion of a beverage can. When the concave indent is placed on the lip of a can laying on its side and forced down the can will “snap” upright, through the rectangular opening and into the housing. The can is then retained in the housing around the necked down portion by a foam/rubber lining located at the lower inside end of the housing. Then the weighted plunger is forced down onto the can, crushing the can and expelling any fluids remaining inside the can through the drinking opening. The can may then be ejected from the device by pressing an ejector rod.

Abstract: A compaction system and method including a forklift apparatus that engages a compaction weight. The compaction weight is lifted by the forklift apparatus over the open top of a roll off container. Thereafter, the weight is lowered into the roll off container to compact the refuse within the roll off container.

Abstract: The apparatus according to the invention comprises a housing or frame for receiving the bottle, an element for fixing the bottle, a heating element surrounding part of the bottle and compressing means for compacting the softened bottle, wherein the housing or frame is constructed to receive the bottle with its mouth part upwards, the heating element or the part of the heating element surrounding the bottle is at most 60 mm high, and is arranged around the neck part of the bottle in its starting position and the fixing element is a sealable plug in the compressing means, to be fitted into the mouth of the bottle and having an air channel, the cross section of which is preferably adjustable, preferably with flow control means. The flow control means may be a valve.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for varying the dwell parameters for a platen press are disclosed. The method involves creating an impression force between first and second platens using a driven biasing member where movement of the member is controlled by a tensioner. The apparatus includes a driven biasing member that is linked to at least one of the first and second platens that form the press and a tensioner linked to the biasing member. The bias and tensioner permit the dwell time to be extended and allows the impression force between the platens to be variably applied.

Abstract: A manual trash compactor comprising a can for holding the trash, a lever arm, at least one coupling arm coupling the lever arm to the can, and a plunging arm connected to the lever arm. There is also a compression plate connected to the plunging arm wherein this compression plate is designed to compress garbage inside the can. Disposed on top of the can is a collar and a cover coupled to the collar. The cover is coupled to the collar via a rotatable hinge. In a first embodiment of the invention, the can is disposed in a slidable tray so that the can, is able to be stored in a closed compartment. In addition, disposed adjacent to the can in the tray is a bin for storing other materials such as recyclable bottles. Coupled to either the can or the tray is a support means for supporting the can above a surface such as a kitchen floor.

Abstract: The flexible press fits onto the rim of standard sized cans for the purpose of compressing the contents of canned food and forcibly evacuating liquids from the solid food. The device comprises; a flexible center section, an oblique band molded such that it is held in place by a friction fit on the outer edge of the can; and an opening radially-located on the flexible center section of the device, designed so that when the device is affixed onto a can and the center section is then depressed against the can's severed lid, the liquid is forced out of the can in a controlled manner and discriminately directed thru the opening in the device without contact to the user's body or clothing. As the press is removed, the compressed suction cup draws the severed lid away from the solid food and removes it from the can.

Abstract: A hand held device for compressing used or empty household containers consists generally of a long, straight handle and a small non-slip base. The handle has a hole in the center to receive the top of the container. The handle has rounded points protruding from the bottom, near the hole that receives the container top. As one slowly pushes the handle downward the points push on the structure of the top of the container. This creates points of failure, and allows the container to be crushed downward in a simple, slow, smooth manner, requiring very little downward force. The non-slip base, where the container is placed before compressing, keeps the container from slipping during compression. Before the container is compressed, the cap is loosened to let air out as it compresses. Once it is compressed, the cap is tightened, so the container remains compressed.

Abstract: A packing attachment for front loader machines includes a substantially elongate shaft having a longitudinal axis, a mount and a compacting end, the mount end having a mounting structure disposed thereon, the mounting structure defining spaced mounting points for connecting to a front loader machine, and the spaced mounting points defining a plane which is disposed at an angle to the longitudinal axis of between about 60° and about 80°.

Abstract: A rigid yard refuse bag liner for insertion into a yard refuse bag for supporting the yard refuse bag in an open condition. The rigid yard refuse bag liner is an elongated enclosure having an open bottom and having a tapered construction such that its bottom portion is wider than its top portion, which facilitates the removal of the rigid liner once the refuse bag liner/refuse bag are filled with yard refuse. To further facilitate this removal, air vents running through the enclosure permit the passage of air as the rigid liner is lifted upward, out of the yard bag. A compactor is associated with the rigid liner whereby the compactor is a planar surface coupled to a handle that the user can grasp and apply pressure to in order to compact the yard refuse that has already been collected.

Abstract: An empty-container pressing machine comprises a pedestal including a container bearing portion capable of carrying thereon an empty container in an upright posture, a pair of guide posts provided outside the container bearing portion, a container presser vertically movable along the guide posts, and a buckling mechanism for buckling the body of the empty container. The container presser has a function to press and crush the empty container on the container bearing portion from above. The buckling mechanism has a function to buckle or deform the body of the empty container by pressing the sidewall of the body of the empty container before the empty container is crushed by means of the container presser.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for varying the dwell parameters for a platen press are disclosed. The method involves creating an impression force between first and second platens using a driven biasing member where movement of the member is controlled by a tensioner. The apparatus includes a driven biasing member that is linked to at least one of the first and second platens that form the press and a tensioner linked to the biasing member. The bias and tensioner permit the dwell time to be extended and allows the impression force between the platens to be variably applied.

Abstract: A manual trash compactor for a garbage can with an open top end and a closed bottom end. The compactor comprises a hood having an open top end and a bottom end that is attached to a top end of the garbage can. In addition, attached to the hood is a top or substantially closed surface wherein the top surface has at least one hole. There is also an adjustable arm that has a bottom end that is rotatably mounted on the top surface. The adjustable arm also has an opposite top end. Rotatably attached to the top end of the adjustable arm is a lever arm. A first end of the lever arm attaches to the adjustable arm while there is a second end that is spaced opposite the first end. Along the lever arm is a piston having a top end that is rotatably attached to the lever arm. The piston also has a bottom end that extends through the at least one hole in the top surface, with the bottom end extending into the garbage can.