Abstract: According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a container having one or more side walls, including means for releasably retaining covering means comprising a flexible covering material, characterized in that said retaining means is formed on or by said side wall or walls and in the lower region of the interior of the container, such that said covering means covers the interior and at least partially covers the outer surface of said side wall or walls.

Abstract: A thermoplastic film tank liner which when containing a liquid has a generally cylindrical configuration. A first flap and a second flap extend from lower portions of a first side wall and have, respectively, a first angular edge and second angular edge. A third flap and a fourth flap extend from lower portions of an opposite side wall and have, respectively, a third angular edge and a fourth angular edge. A first intermediate flap and a second intermediate flap extend, respectively, from the lower portions of the first side wall and the opposite side wall and are positioned, respectively, between the first flap and second flap and the third flap and fourth flap. Each intermediate flap has a transverse portion joined together and, respectively, a first left angular edge and a first right angular edge and an opposite left angular edge and an opposite right angular edge.

Abstract: A waste receptacle liner 10 having a decorative pattern 30 printed on both the inside surface 14 and outside surface 16 of the liner 10 and the method and process for making same.

Abstract: A temporary berm or bin system, easily transported, erected without tools, and easily dismantled. A set of panels or planks is joined with sliding clips to form a bin having vertical or near vertical sides. The bin is lined with an impervious sheet of geocloth to form a containment berm for use in controlling the dispersal of hazardous material spilled from storage or work facilities. Spring loaded clamps hold the geocloth securely to the uppermost plank without nailing, sewing, or other labor consuming and/or tear prone methods. The berm is particularly suited to protect oil well drilling sites in environmentally sensitive environments such as arctic tundra. No excavation or other disturbance of the soil is required to erect the protective berm. The berm is secured to the ground by spildng through triangular support gussets. In the arctic, securing may be accomplished by freezing ice or mud as an “ice mortar” over the gusset feet and along the lower edge of the planking.

Abstract: A protective insert for a drawer having a plurality of sidewalls which are interconnected by a bottom wall is comprised of a generally continuous, generally tubular frame. The frame is formed of a plurality of interconnected, generally flat panels, the number of panels corresponding to the number of sidewalls of the drawer. Each of the frame panels is sized and shaped to conform to and to engage and cover at least a portion of an interior surface of the sidewalls of a corresponding one of the drawer. A flexible liner extends between each of the panels of the frame to engage and cover at least a substantial portion of the bottom wall of the drawer. In this manner, the frame retains the liner in place within the drawer such that the combination of the liner and the frame cover and protect at least a substantial portion of the interior surfaces of the drawer. In one embodiment, the frame is adjustable to fit drawers of different sizes and the liner is a sheet of polymeric material.

Abstract: A trash container liner holder is provided along an exterior of a trash can. The liner holder apparatus has a knob-like cleat around which is looped a gathered portion of the liner. A loose end of the gathered liner is then attached to a nearby clip, thereby preventing the liner from falling into the associated container as material is deposited into the container.

Abstract: A bottomless trash can system comprising a trash has a tapering sidewall with a horizontal open top in a closed configuration with a first circumference and with a horizontal open bottom in a closed configuration with a second circumference greater that the first circumference. The system further includes a liner in the form of a plastic bag with a closed lower end positioned within the trash can adjacent to the bottom and an open upper end positioned over the top of the trash can and extending downwardly to a location beneath the open top. The system also includes an elastic band positioned over the liner and side wall adjacent to the upper end to hold the inner in proper orientation with respect to the trash during operation and use.

Abstract: Combination of an edge retainer (5), which can be placed separately over the top edge of a rubbish bag (3) supported by an annular support (1), with an associated lid (7) which can be removed in its entirety from the edge retainer and can be placed in a closing position thereon. The edge retainer has supporting parts (25, 27, 33) at the top, by means of which it is possible to place a rim section of the lid in an approximately vertical position on the edge retainer. The lid can have a circular lid rim (19) and the supporting parts which serve to support the lid in the said approximately vertical position are adapted to support an arbitary section of the lid rim, so that, in respect of the periphery, the lid can be placed in an arbitrary position on the edge retainer. As an embodiment, the edge retainer can have been provided with a seating (31), delimited by walls, for a rim section of the lid.

Abstract: A pleated neckdown bag for lining a receptacle is disclosed wherein the bag is made of a flexible plastic film. The disclosed bag has one or more pleat portions (18) fixed at points around the mouth portion (26) of the bag to reduce the circumference of the mouth portion relative to the circumference of the body portion (14). The reduced circumference mouth portion of the neckdown bag can be fitted over a supporting receptacle. The top portion (12) of the bag is thereby more securely held to the support, and the mouth portion is more securely held in an open state, since the narrowed mouth portion of the bag can better engage a support such as the rim of a waste bin. Bag embodiments having flat and flat rectangular constructions, convenient for manufacture, storage, shipping, and dispensing, are also disclosed. Also disclosed is a tabbed neckdown bag embodiment with a tab (52) modifying means to advantageously modify stress and strain at and near the conjunction of a seam and mouth portion of a neckdown bag.

Abstract: A hamper assembly has a plurality of separate sections, and a plurality of supports. Each section has a first side and a second side, and a connector provided on each side of each section. In addition, each support removably couples the connector on the first side of one section and the connector on the second side of an adjacent section.

Abstract: The Interlocking Cylinder is formed from weather impervious flexible sheet material which is designed to lock to itself without the means of additional parts, pieces or adhesives. It has a multitude of uses including but not limited to: use as a splash guard for mixing chemicals, plant protectors, bag support for sand bagging operations, bag support for trash bags and an insulated cylinder to hold ice and beverages. It is quickly and easily assembled and disassembled for repeated usage.

Abstract: A pleated neckdown bag for lining a receptacle is disclosed wherein the bag is made of a flexible plastic film. The disclosed bag has one or more pleat portions (18) fixed at points around the mouth portion (26) of the bag to reduce the circumference of the mouth portion relative to the circumference of the body portion (14). The reduced circumference mouth portion of the neckdown bag can be fitted over a supporting receptacle. The top portion (12) of the bag is thereby more securely held to the support, and the mouth portion is more securely held in an open state, since the narrowed mouth portion of the bag can better engage a support such as the rim of a waste bin. Bag embodiments having flat and flat rectangular constructions, convenient for manufacture, storage, shipping, and dispensing, are also disclosed. Also disclosed is a tabbed neckdown bag embodiment with a tab (52) modifying means to advantageously modify stress and strain at and near the conjunction of a seam and mouth portion of a neckdown bag.

Abstract: A folding wire frame includes first and second end panels and first and second pairs of hingedly coupled front and back panels, with each front and back panel also hingedly coupled to an adjacent end panel. When expanded, the folding wire frame forms a rectangular structure open at the top and bottom. Moving the two pairs of front and back panels inwardly toward one another where they are hingedly coupled allows the frame to be folded along its length in an accordion-like manner and to assume a collapsed configuration. The folded frame is adapted for insertion lengthwise in the open top of an upright refuse bag such as of paper and extends beyond the open top. The frame is then expanded, or unfolded, by grasping the front and back pairs of panels where they are hingedly coupled together and moving the front pair of panels away from the back pair of panels until the frame assumes a rectangular, semi-rigid configuration, with each panel engaging an inner surface of a side wall of the bag.