Abstract: Methods and system for waste collection and transport systems are provided. Systems of the present disclosure comprise at least one of a loading station and a chute providing a point of ingress for materials into a larger system. A plurality of vertical risers or branches are provided. The system and related methods generate a priority order of emptying loading stations based at least in part on loading stations that are provided on the same riser.

Abstract: Pulpless absorbent cores and methods of manufacture are disclosed. A first method for forming an absorbent core may comprise advancing a carrier sheet on a foraminous forming surface in a machine direction, the foraminous forming surface having a width extending in a cross-machine direction, creating a pressure differential across the forming surface, applying a first adhesive onto the carrier sheet, advancing the carrier sheet within a particulate material delivery chamber, and dispensing particulate material from a particulate material inlet within the particulate material delivery chamber to deposit the particulate material onto the first adhesive, wherein the particulate material inlet has a width that is between 25% and 75% of the foraminous forming surface width, and wherein the particulate material is delivered from the particulate material inlet at less than 900 meters per minute.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to systems and methods for automatically determining the level of an open chute door in connection with a chute system in a building structure. The position of the open door on the chute is automatically determined, without requiring any configuration at each door on the chute, utilizing a daisy chain wire signal connection and a chute busy wire (enable signal) signal connection. Pulses or other signals are counted at a base station to determine the level of the open door.

Abstract: A pushing type lid 20 of a container is pivotally supported adjacent to an upper edge wall of an opening 2 of width smaller than width of a front board 1BF of a box body 1B and adapted to be manually pushed inwards so as to be opened and to be automatically closed when a hand is released from the lid 20 and there is provided a pair of hand and/or finger catch prevention wall member 50 to prevent a hand and/or fingers from being caught between the lid 20 and the wall face of the opening 2.

Abstract: An organizing unit is used with a plurality of pliable containers. Each pliable container has a mouth. The organizing unit has a housing, openings, and fasteners. The housing has an external surface, more than one side, and a common container compartment. The common container compartment is formed inside the housing for receiving the plurality of pliable containers. The openings are formed between the external surface of the housing and the common container compartment. At least one of the fasteners is disposed near each opening for removably affixing one of the pliable containers within each opening. The mouth of each pliable container is disposed adjacent one of the opening and each pliable container hangs within the common container compartment.

Abstract: A wear indicator apparatus, system and method are provided for allowing wear information from an internal flow surface of a chute to be obtained from outside the chute so as not to require access to the interior thereof for wear inspection purposes. In one form, the wear indicator apparatus has a wear indicator portion that is configured to be fit into a through opening in the chute wall assembly. The wear indicator portion has a layer of wear material that is of the same material as an inner liner of the chute wall assembly, and a mounting portion that is configured to be removably fixed to an exterior surface of the wall assembly. Preferably, the wear indicator apparatus includes a removal mechanism connected to the mounting portion that is operated outside of the chute for retracting the wear indicator portion out from the wall assembly through opening.

Abstract: A refuse collection apparatus includes a body portion extending between upper and lower ends. The apparatus includes a refuse container having bottom and side walls extending upwardly from the bottom wall and defining an open top and an interior area. A lid is releasably coupled to an upper edge of the side wall and configured to cover the container open top, the chute lower end being fixedly attached to the lid. An exhaust fan is operatively mounted to the lid in communication with the container interior area and configured to withdraw air from the container interior area when actuated. An input station is coupled to the chute upper end and configured to interface with the building wall, the input station having an access door movable between open and closed configurations selectively allowing and preventing access to the chute body portion, respectively.

Abstract: A dust control inspection door has its door frame formed of frame elements each with a flat outer portion against the associated shroud, and with the seal flange or coaming radiused 90 degrees. The edge of the seal flange or coaming is perpendicular to the door to engage the gasket or seal bead, and is at zero degrees to the frame flat portions, so there is no angled bend line and no weak zones. The coaming is free of any horizontal surfaces on which dust may collect.

Abstract: A bulk material handling system comprising an enclosure, a door frame, and an access door. The door frame is secured to a wall of the enclosure adjacent an access opening. The exterior surface of the door frame is devoid of horizontal surface portions when the enclosure is oriented with the wall of the enclosure in a vertical position. The access door is releasably secured to the door frame and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The exterior surface of the door is devoid of horizontal surface portions when the access door is in the closed position and the enclosure is oriented with the wall of the enclosure in the vertical position.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for unloading a grain or particulate matter large capacity storage bin. The apparatus includes a bin with a cylindrical side wall. A relatively large opening is provided in the side wall. A box frame is generally vertically installed to the inside of the bin and intersects the opening in the side of the bin. A plurality of inlets into the box frame are spaced apart along the inner most side of the box frame. The box frame defines a channel that intersects with the opening in the bin. The plurality of smaller openings control the flow of particulate matter into the channel to allow control but fast unloading of the bin by gravity.

Abstract: A refuse chute for a building assembled from a plurality of tubular chute sections, the chute sections being stackable in an end-to-end or end-wise nesting relationship and securable to provide an enclosed refuse disposal shaft, at least some of the chute sections having one or more openings in a side wall of the chute section, characterised in that a baffle each is associated with one or more of the openings, the baffle extending from the side wall into the disposal shaft and being preferably inclined such that there is an obtuse angle between the baffle and the opening with which the baffle is associated. A refuse chute section is also claimed.

Abstract: An ice dispense system for an ice dispenser is characterized by a chute having an ice receiving upper end in communication with an ice bin outlet passage and an ice dispensing lower end. Beginning with the chute filled with ice and its lower end closed, to dispense a selected quantity of ice, the chute lower end is opened for one of a plurality of different time periods, where each individual time period of the plurality is of a duration to dispense from the chute an associated predetermined quantity of ice. In response to dispensing ice from the chute, an agitator in the bin is operated for one of a plurality of different time periods, where each individual time period of the plurality is of a duration to move through the bin outlet passage and into the upper end of the chute an amount of ice substantially equal to that dispensed. The ice dispensing system is provided with an improved user interface and user programmable features.

Abstract: A door assembly for a chute system comprising a door pivotally connected to a frame assembly mountable around an opening in a chute system. The door is manufactured from stainless steel and is free of welds. The door includes an automatic closer mounted to its interior surface and being directly connected to the frame assembly at one end and to the door at the other end. When the door is opened, the closer moves with the door out of the opening to the chute system, thereby increasing the usable space for inserting articles into the chute. The closer does not intrude into the interior of the chute when the door is in a closed position. The door may also include a deflector plate mounted proximate the door hinge to protect the hinge and prevent debris from articles inserted into the chute from dropping into the gap between the door and frame and interfering with the action of the hinge.

Abstract: A coin guiding channel receives coins dispensed from a coin hopper. A base plate, a first spacer, a second spacer, and a supporting plate have surfaces defining a somewhat rectangular coin guiding channel along a longitudinal axis of the base plate. The supporting plate has a first protruding section extending toward the coin guiding channel and extending along the longitudinal axis of the base plate for providing increased strength and resistance to physical distortion of the coin guiding channel. A portion of the coin guiding channel is oriented vertically and guides the received coins to a position above the coin hopper.

Abstract: Permits retrofit trash and linen chute inlet door replacement without destruction of existing B-Label wall/door frame assemblies and introduces advancements never before seen in the chute industry: Compliance to updated U.L.® Standards for B-Label doors, smoke suppression, and air tightness. The invention serves as the basis for a new U.L.® standard for certified retrofit installation of inlets. The inlet provides applicable ADA compliance. The latter results from several design features including a choice of four-access control/operating systems: mechanical, electronic, electro-pneumatic, and fully pneumatic. Each control system defaults a to the “Fail-Safe/Door-Closed” position in the event of component failure, thereby insuring the continued operation of the U.L.®/Life Safety features. Previous art fails in a “door open” position, destroying life safety functionality. Fail-Safe default is the basis of a proposed new NFPA-82 requirement.

Abstract: A chute system having a pneumatically actuated access door where the door is journally mounted to an access port in the wall and communicates with the chute to direct objects inserted into the access port to the chute. When an operator actuates a switch, the door may be opened by a pneumatic forcer connected between the access port frame and the door so as to form a lever arm about the door journal. The pneumatic forcer is mounted to the door with a slidable journal such that the door may be opened manually. The duration of the open state of the door is determined by a timing mechanism which removes the pneumatic pressure after a time has elapsed, enabling a spring to urge the door into the closed position.

Abstract: Permits retrofit trash and linen chute inlet door replacement without destruction of existing B-Label wall/door frame assemblies and introduces advancements never before seen in the chute industry: Compliance to updated U.L.® Standards for B-Label doors, smoke suppression, and air tightness. The invention serves as the basis for a new U.L.® standard for certified retrofit installation of inlets. The inlet provides applicable ADA compliance. The latter results from several design features including a choice of four-access control/operating systems: mechanical, electronic, electro-pneumatic, and fully pneumatic. Each control system defaults a to the “Fail-Safe/Door-Closed” position in the event of component failure, thereby insuring the continued operation of the U.L.® /Life Safety features. Previous art fails in a “door open” position, destroying life safety functionality. Fail-Safe default is the basis of a proposed new NFPA-82 requirement.

Abstract: A paper chute that is attachable to a desk or the like that includes an intake chute positionable the level of the desk and a discharge chute which is orientable toward the opening of a trash can so that papers and the like thrown into the chute opening are directed into the trash can.

Abstract: A conveying apparatus (1) for shelf channels of shelf storage facilities comprises two parallely arranged, circulating conveying means (2) for receiving pallets (P). The conveying means (2) are partially designed as support roller chains (3) whose ends are interconnected by a rope (3). Two deflections (5, 6) are provided per conveying means (2) by means of which the particular conveying means is divided into an upper (7) and a lower run (8). In order to bring the two conveying means into a defined initial position after unloading the last pallet, several chain links (3A, 3B, 3C, 3D) of the end region of the particular chain (3) near the unloading end are provided with a smooth surface. Moreover, an end stop member (15, 16) is provided for each conveying means (2) that limits the path of displacement of the chain (3) in the unloading direction.

Abstract: An assembly providing a removable tapered insert for a particulate material container. A plurality of annularly spaced flat brackets are supported on and project inwardly of the container. The insert has tapered upper edge projections and is rotatable for vertical engagement with projections formed on the inner edges of the brackets. A cylindrical support ring may be provided to rest on notches formed on the inner edges of the brackets, and when fully assembled the insert may rest on the support ring for full annular support by the ring. Locking washers may be provided to prevent disengagement of the projections on the insert and brackets.

Abstract: A drop delivery debris disposal chute formed of a continuous trough sectioned body having an open face, and a plurality of cover elements each secured to span the open face to constitute a respective part of a closure wall of the chute, wherein each of a plurality of duct access openings in the closure wall is constituted by a gap between neighboring spaced apart cover elements, and at least two inlet structures supporting the duct fixedly mounted to a building floor and including an intake opening and an inclined race extending from the intake opening to a corresponding duct access opening, and wherein the spacing between neighboring duct access openings is established to bring each access opening into register with the race of a corresponding inlet structure by use of a cover sheet in overlapping relationship with a cover element.

Abstract: A package dispenser that can be used in an automated system for filling orders, such as prescriptions for patients. The dispenser includes a magazine for holding a plurality of packages. The magazine includes a loading end and a dispensing end which has a releasable retainer to keep the loaded packages in the magazine until they are released. Several dispensers may be combined with an automated storage system in which a robot selects packages from storage racks. Then, packages can be simultaneously delivered by the dispensers and the robot. The dispensers may be filled by the robot. The robot and releasable retainer in the dispenser are computer controlled.

Abstract: A multiple channel gravity-fed slide for a sorting machine is disclosed wherein the heights of the divider ribs between channels are at least high enough to define the channels and keep normally sized products flowing within the respective channels. At least some of the dividers or ribs have a tall height for supporting a product guide or keeper to provide some singulation and order to the products in the respective channels while allowing oversized and misshapen items to overlap into adjacent channels, thereby minimizing jamming of one or more channels.

Abstract: A waste disposal apparatus is built-in to a wall of a building so as to enable waste, which may be sorted into recyclable and non-recyclable waste within the building, to be dispensed into garbage bins (69) or the like located at the outside of the building. The apparatus includes a plurality of modular chutes (74, 75) for transfer of waste to the bin (69) and wall fascia (45, 46, 47). There is an inlet port for each chute which is substantially co-planar with the wall (52) and a pivotable door (47) for each chute, whereby each pivotable door (47) controls entry of waste through its respective inlet port.

Abstract: A plurality of spiral sidewall sections are provided and are connected to the center support pole of a spiral chute which is used to transport articles from an upper location to a lower location to provide a sidewall located between the original sidewall of the spiral chute and the center support pole.

Abstract: The patching pan is a device for use with a truck having a material containment bed with a material distribution opening. The patching pan is rotatably and detachably mounted to the truck. In a first position, patching material is urged through the distribution opening onto the patching pan from which the material may be easily removed. In a second position, the patching pan is located below the material containment bed out-of-the-way such that the truck may move freely from one location to another.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tubular section which may be constructed from a sheet having a pair of opposed edges. The opposed edges are releasably connectable such that the section may be stored in a relatively flat configuration. The screw fasteners used to connect the edges together may be restrained from rotation using for example a stringer element appropriately stabilised relative to the fasteners.

Abstract: An ore pass rush eliminator is disclosed which includes, in the ore pass shaft, a channel formed in the base of the shaft whereby excess water can pass to waste to avoid any build up of such water. Further described are means whereby the channel may be kept clear of build up of ore by means of an endless chain.

Abstract: A gravity conveyor chute section (10) includes a door/ledge assembly (20), having a ledge (30) which is hingedly attached to a sidewall (12) of the chute section below a side opening (16) into the chute section and first and second side supports (56, 58), which extend from side edges (32, 34) of the ledge to the chute sidewall beyond side edges (36, 38) of a front panel (18). The ledge can be moved to a laterally-extending position for forming a ledge below the side opening and to a closed position for closing the side opening. When the ledge is moved to the closed position, the side supports move along side panels (22, 24) of the sidewall beyond the first and second side edges of the front panel. A door (68) is hingedly mounted on the ledge for being selectively rotated to the laterally-extending position with the ledge and to a closed position with or without the ledge.

Abstract: A garbage collection device is disclosed which extends through an outside wall of a dwelling for the reception therein of recyclable garbage. The device includes a garbage receptacle which is disposed externally relative to the outside wall for the reception therein of the garbage. A cover cooperates with the receptacle for covering the receptacle. The cover defines a chute for the passage therethrough of the garbage. A conduit having a first and second end is arranged such that the first end of the conduit sealingly cooperates with the chute. The conduit extends through the outside wall of the dwelling such that when garbage is inserted into the conduit through the second end thereof, the garbage passes through the conduit and the chute into the receptacle.

Abstract: A gravity conveyor chute section (10) includes a door/ledge assembly (20), having a ledge (30) which is hingedly attached to a sidewall (12) of the chute section below a side opening (16) into the chute section and first and second side supports (56, 58), which extend from side edges (32, 34) of the ledge to the chute sidewall beyond side edges (36, 38) of a front panel (18). The ledge can be moved to a laterally-extending position for forming a ledge below the side opening and to a closed position for closing the side opening. When the ledge is moved to the closed position, the side supports move along side panels (22, 24) of the sidewall beyond the first and second side edges of the front panel. A door (68) is hingedly mounted on the ledge for being selectively rotated to the laterally-extending position with the ledge and to a closed position with or without the ledge.

Abstract: A silo having a conventional tubular construction including a plurality of openings in one sidewall thereof and covered by a U-shaped housing to form an access chute. Attached to the outside of this U-shaped housing is a second housing to form a discharge chute between the outside of the U-shaped housing and the inside of the second housing. Side openings are formed in the side of the U-shaped housing facing the discharge chute. A funnel is provided to receive the silage from the conventional silo unloader disposed within the silo, and direct it from the access chute, where it is propelled by the silo unloader, into the discharge chute, where it can fall to the bottom of the silo without silage buildup in the access chute. Doors are provided over the side openings which are biased toward the closed position and automatically forced and held open upon insertion of the funnel in the appropriate side openings.

Abstract: A tower silo has an upright enclosure providing a first passageway aligned with doorways open to the interior of the silo. A chute secured to the side of the enclosure has a second passageway for carrying material to the base of the silo. A reverse S-shaped housing extends through an open doorway into the first passageway. The housing has a passage, an inlet end mounted on the silo wall and an exit end mounted on a frame secured to the enclosure and surrounding an opening in the enclosure. The exit end is normally disposed relative to the inlet end to direct material moving through the housing passage into the second passage.

Abstract: A load-out construction device (10) is provided for conveying debris from a building (12) having a roof (14), floors and an exterior wall (16). The load-out construction device (10) includes a hopper (18). The load-out construction device (10) further includes a suspension system (30) including a pair of hooks (32) which are mounted to end walls (20, 22) of the hopper (18). An end (32a) of each hook (32) contacts the roof (14) or a floor of the building (12) and an end (32b) of each hook (32) contacts the exterior wall (16) of the building (12).

Abstract: A silo chute hopper attachment that fits underneath an existing silo chute having a swivel end, and an upper hopper portion that has flanges slidably mounted onto brackets fixed to the silo wall so that the hopper slides in and out like a drawer underneath the silo chute. It can be easily removed for getting into the silo chute. When removed the bottom outlet opening of the silo chute is completely open.

Abstract: A dump chute assembly includes an outer radially-shaped housing having an access door and an inner pivotally movable radially-shaped chute member. The inner chute member includes a sealing panel which seals the assembly from the incinerator chimney. Control member is provided for operatively rotating the inner chute member to the dumping position in the interior of the chimney and the collection position exterior of the chimney.

Abstract: This invention relates to apparatus for the pipe transport of material comprising non-slurried solids particles by means of a pipe which is generally upright. The material to be transported and also air are introduced at the top of the pipe. In order to prevent plug-up of the pipe the material and air flow rates are controlled by means of a central processing unit. A plurality of monitors located along the length of the pipe provide to the central processing unit signals indicative of the pressure in the pipe at the various locations.

Abstract: A rectangularly-shaped debris-conveyor chute section (10) which can be nested with other sections to form a debris chute has a side opening (30) for receiving items to be conveyed by the chute. The side opening (30) has a rotatable door/ledge assembly (32) mounted thereat which can be rotated, as a unit, into the chute opening to bring a ledge thereof flat against a sidewall (22) of the chute section covering the opening (30) or out of the chute opening to bring the ledge perpendicular to the sidewall (22) of the chute and the door over the opening in the sidewall. A baffle (62) is placed on the inside of the sidewall immediately above the side opening to protect the door/ledge assembly (32) from items falling through the chute. Hoisting eyelets (64) are located on the interior of each chute section so that they can be reached through the opening. The conveyor chute sections are mounted inside a building by means of screw jacks (72) attached to the rotatable door/ledge assemblies.

Abstract: A rotary kiln is charged with pneumatic tires by a lock chamber which carries two gates adapted to be opened in alternation. To ensure a desirable charging operation, the lock chamber provides a runway downwardly inclined towards the kiln inlet and having a length which is at least twice the tire diameter. The gate at the receiving end of the lock chamber is provided with a tire holder for holding each tire in a position for rolling on the runway. The tire holder comprises a gripping device having two gripping jaws operable to move in mutually opposite directions and engageable with the side wall of a pneumatic tire. The gripping jaws are mounted to be adjustable in a direction parallel to the runway and transversely to the direction of travel of the tire on the runway.

Abstract: In a silo chute is mounted a flexible tube that extends from above the uppermost silo doorway to the lower end of the chute and that has a continuous slit extending substantially from top to bottom on the side toward the silo doorways. A zipper permits the slit to be selectively opened from the top so the open discharge end of a transfer conduit which is mounted in an open silo doorway at any level may extend into the flexible tube to deliver into the tube material discharged from the silo.

Abstract: The present invention relates to silage handling system for the discharge chute of an upright silo. It comprises a flange member secureable to the lower extremity of a silo discharge chute about the periphery thereof with this flange member restricting the size of the discharge opening. The flange member has a generally centered opening through which silage can pass and cooperates with a funnel member releasably secured to the flange member with the funnel member of a size to cover the opening in the flange. The flange is secured to the chute of a silo and the funnel member is releasably secured to the flange such that access to the interior of the chute through the opening in the flange is possible. In the preferred embodiment the flange and the funnel members are both made of a plastic material such that the flange can be modified to fit the individual characteristics of the silo and discharge chute to which it is to be installed.

Abstract: Silo discharge chute forming means, or a silo including such means fixed astride an upright slot opening in its wall. The discharge chute is comprised of a vertically disposed series of doors, each larger than the silo opening but vertically segmented so that each segment can be individually removed through the opening to erect or disassemble the discharge chute. The means for attaching the doors to the silo and supporting the same are suitably attached to the silo wall and can include ladder means to provide access to the top and interior portions of the silo through the usual exterior chute thereof.

Abstract: An assembly for discharging ensilage from a silo, providing a substantially dust-tight path through which the ensilage may pass and also providing a discharge bag which need not be cut as the assembly is lowered within the silo. The assembly comprises an elongated, collapsible, ensilage discharge bag, a rigid, tubular pipe attached to the lower end of the bag, and funnel conduit means connecting a silo discharge window to the bag. The bag is collapsed or gathered around the tubular pipe when less than the entire length of the bag is needed, as for example, when the assembly is lowered alongside the silo to remove ensilage from its lower parts.

Abstract: A silo unloading chute is disclosed which is installed in a silo (10) so that silage may be unloaded through an access chute (22) provided for human access to the silo (10) without fouling the access chute (22) itself. Adjacent to each of the doors (16) in the silo (10), a hoop (34) is positioned, and an elongated flexible tube member (38) is suspended from each hoop (34) extending so as to hang into the hoop (34) next therebeneath. Thus, silage introduced into a one of the hoops (34) enters the tube member (38) hanging therefrom and falls successively through each successive tube member (38) therebeneath.

Abstract: A wall mounted log chute for transferring fireplace logs through a wall of a dwelling is disclosed. An opening formed in the wall of a dwelling has a hopper hinged thereto. The hopper is movable from a first position wherein the hopper is opened at the outside side of the wall to a second position wherein the hopper is opened at the inside side of the wall. An outer frame surrounds the opening at the outside wall, and an inside frame surrounds the opening at the inside wall. An outside wall of the hopper abuts the outside frame when the hopper is in the second position, and an inside wall of the hopper abuts the inside frame when the hopper is in the first position. Fireplace logs are insertable into the hopper when it is in the first position, and the logs are removed from the hopper for use in a fireplace within the dwelling when the hopper is in the second position.

Abstract: A door frame for use in the discharge doors of silos which is adapted to be quickly moved from one frame to another as silage is removed from the silo, and which will support a hood or funnel used with clean chute systems for discharging silage from the silo. The door frame also may provide a support for the silo unloader, including guides for the normal gooseneck discharge conduit of the unloader and its torque restraining means. The frame provides a rack for receiving and storing the silo door which is removed for installation of the frame. The frame is adjustable to tightly fit into different size door openings. In a preferred embodiment the door frame is raised and lowered into position through the use of a winch and motor assembly, thus making the changing of the movable door frame that supports the hood for the clean chute assembly simple, and relatively labor free.

Abstract: Apparatus for emptying bulk material from a storage chamber comprising a first rake in the storage chamber for transporting material in the longitudinal direction, the first rake being movable vertically and transversely. A vertical transport device is mounted in the storage chamber for transporting material from the storage chamber vertically upwards for removal from the storage chamber. A second rake is mounted in the storage chamber transversely and the second rake is positioned adjacent one end of the first rake at a level therebelow for receiving material longitudinally transported by the first rake to in turn transport the material transversely to the vertical transport device. The vertical transport device comprises a plurality of vertically displaceable buckets with a cover plate arrangement positioned in front of the buckets at a level below the second rake and associated with a mechanism for adjusting the cover plates for downward movement as the storage chamber is emptied of material.

Abstract: An agricultural silo comprising a plurality of vertically spaced apart silage discharge orifices includes a double passage chute overlying the orifices. The chute includes a first passage permitting unobstructed operator access and a separate silage discharge passage which confines the silage during the unloading operation. A dormer door provided in the silo top may be opened to discharge silage therethrough into the silage discharge passage. When opened the door vents the silo and when closed the door prevents material from entering the climbing and discharge chute during silo filling and prevents updrafts in the chute during unloading. A frame affixed in a dormer space at the top of the silo and chute defines a dormer opening of substantially the same size as the discharge orifices for snug mounting of an unloading transfer conduit therein.

Abstract: In a building structure with a partition having an opening, a log dispenser includes coacting interior and exterior log boxes having a common inclined floor which forms the base of the opening. The interior box includes a vertical wall or log stop at the inner extremity of the inclined floor spaced from the partition. The exterior box includes enclosing end walls and a side wall, and a suitable closure cover. The exterior box also includes horizontal shelf means providing an inclined surface above the partition opening for guiding logs away from the partition towards the side wall and onto the inclined floor. A vertically sliding closure door is guided for movement at the exterior side of the partition. Door operator means include a bell crank mounted within the partition opening including a journal shaft, a lifting arm adjacent to the door, and a handle arm disposed at the inner face of the partition. The lifting arm is pivotally connected to the door by means of a suitable link.

Abstract: A bottomless container for household dry refuse such as garbage and rubbish is positioned within a bag having its upper edge folded firstly inwardly and then outwardly of the container edge, so that the refuse can be compacted and the bag removed when the bottomless container is raised off the bag. The system for filling the container comprises a box-shaped trap pivotally mounted to an external wall of the house, at the bottom of an aperture adapted to be closed by a double seal device operatively connected to the trap, so that when the trap is shut the aperture is closed by the bottom of the trap and by one of a pair of parallel vertical spaced curtains of the double seal device, and when the trap is open the aperture is closed by the pair of curtains. The aperture leads into a rubbish chute which receives the container in its bottom and which has means in its upper portion for compacting the refuse.