Including Deodorizer, Animal Repellent, Or Insecticide Patents (Class 220/908.2)
  • Patent number: 8727181
    Abstract: Trash receptacles are rarely cleaned. These containers can contain germs and disease in them in many situations. This liquid dispensing device will spray a liquid of choice with in the interior of the trash receptacle automatically every time it is emptied and replaced onto the support surface. These liquids may drastically reduce the amount of bacteria, germs, insects, and disease with in the container. This device will provide this sanitation service automatically. This liquid dispensing device may be attached to industrial dumpsters as well as to residential trash containers. This device does not require a power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Inventor: Eric Stephen Larabee
  • Patent number: 8690017
    Abstract: A powder dispenser for a waste disposal system includes a mounting portion that is adapted to be secured to a waste disposal unit, and a container defining an interior space in which a powder such as sodium bicarbonate may be stored. The container is releasably mounted to the underside of a hinged lid member of the waste disposal unit. A directional dispensing system is provided for dispensing powder from the container into a targeted portion of the waste disposal system. The directional dispensing system is constructed and arranged to concentrate initial dispersal of the powder to a single side of the container and includes a dispensing orifice. The dispensing orifice is preferably oriented to limit initial dispersal of the powder within a defined angular range with respect to the longitudinal axis of the lid member, and is spaced axially and laterally with respect to the waste disposal unit at distances that facilitate distribution of the powder to desired targeted portions of the waste disposal unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven B. Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Kevin D. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8657139
    Abstract: A system for delivering deodorizer or repellent or both is intended for use with a household or commercial container including a cover. The system includes a first receptacle formed as a first housing shell surrounding a volume for holding a repellent or deodorizer, where openings allow part of the repellent or deodorizer to escape into the environment when the first receptacle is positioned on the outer cover surface and the cover is positioned on the container. A second receptacle formed as a second housing shell surrounding an inner volume for holding a repellent or deodorizer, where openings allow part of the repellent or deodorizer to escape into the inner container environment when the second receptacle is positioned on the inner cover surface and the cover is positioned on the container. A connector detachably connects the receptacles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Inventor: Julia Ann Bodine
  • Patent number: 8567630
    Abstract: A receptacle having a lid which has a pair of dampers configured to slow the movement of the lid from an open position toward a closed position. The dampers are provided at opposite ends of a pedal connected to the receptacle body at opposite lateral positions relative to a side of the receptacle body. The receptacle includes an air filtration device mounted in its lid which guides air through the filter device during the downward motion of the lid. The receptacle also includes at least one damper which provides dampening forces against the motion of the lid in both opening and closing directions. The receptacle also includes an anti-sliding device which increases the receptacle's resistance to sliding across a floor when a user steps on a pedal to actuate the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor
  • Patent number: 8490813
    Abstract: A waste container and method of deploying liners in the waste container generally including one or more container side walls; a container partition structure having a liner passing port and dividing the container into a container waste chamber and a container liner chamber; a sequential plurality of liners provided within the liner chamber in such a way that each liner is linked to the next so that when the first liner in the sequence is pulled through the liner passing port, the next sequential liner is ready to be pulled into the waste container for use; and a motion-activated spray canister that discharges an antiseptic or fragrant mist or spray into the waste container each time a new liner is deployed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Ambience Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Gustavo Leon
  • Patent number: 8418869
    Abstract: A receptacle having a lid which has a pair of dampers configured to slow the movement of the lid from an open position toward a closed position. The dampers are provided at opposite ends of a pedal connected to the receptacle body at opposite lateral positions relative to a side of the receptacle body. The receptacle includes an air filtration device mounted in its lid which guides air through the filter device during the downward motion of the lid. The receptacle also includes at least one damper which provides dampening forces against the motion of the lid in both opening and closing directions. The receptacle also includes an anti-sliding device which increases the receptacle's resistance to sliding across a floor when a user steps on a pedal to actuate the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor
  • Patent number: 8302793
    Abstract: A closure for a container having a support device for fillers, in particular a tablet tube, the support device providing an elastically deformable support element that is capable of being brought from a first position, in which the support element is undeformed, into a second position in which the support element is deformed. The support element has a contact area that, in the second position, transmits a supporting force to the fillers; in the second position the support element is situated closer to the container mid-axis than is the case in the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Sanner GmbH
    Inventor: Horst Schorner
  • Patent number: 8146779
    Abstract: An orienting skirt joined to an aerosol can, the orienting skirt having a generally arcuate rim extending outward such that when the can is placed on a flat surface, the rim urges the can into a predetermined generally stable horizontal configuration with the discharge nozzle oriented in an upright direction. A full release actuator is disposed adjacent to the valve stem of the aerosol can and has a trigger and a discharge nozzle such that when the trigger is pressed the contents of the aerosol can are dispensed through the discharge nozzle. With the discharge nozzle in an upright direction, the contents of the can are dispersed more evenly on the interior surfaces of the trash can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Inventor: Kevin Bromber
  • Patent number: 8087532
    Abstract: A waste container includes a top chamber, a base chamber, upper and lower lids, and a drive mechanism mechanically coupling the lower lid with the upper lid. The upper lid is disposed on the top chamber and moves between a closed position covering a first opening and an open position exposing the first opening. The lower lid is disposed on the base chamber and moves between a closed position covering a second opening and an open position exposing the second opening. The drive mechanism is actuated so as to move the lower lid to the open position when the upper lid moves to the closed position from the open position. The lower lid returns to the closed position when the upper lid is in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Brown Newman, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jolie Brown, Eric F. Cabahug, Benjamin F. Feldman, Rachel Katherine Newman
  • Publication number: 20110303664
    Abstract: The Trash Can Fogger is a deodorizer and disinfectant that infuses a refuse container with a refreshing, sanitary substance when impacted on the inner surface of the unit. This product is packaged in a pressurized metal canister, which releases a measured portion of its contents in response to applied pressure. A safety tab removed prior to use is incorporated into the design of the dispenser nozzle, thus preventing accidental release of the spray. In addition, encircling the top of the canister is a raised rim, which prevents the dispenser nozzle from coming into contact with other objects, should the canister be knocked over or fall to the ground. The exterior of the Trash Can Fogger boasts the product logo, while important safety information and instructions for use are boldly imprinted on the back of the unit. Inside, a pressurized vapor made up of non-toxic, environmentally safe disinfectant and deodorizing solution, upon release, linger in the air, attaching to airborne bacteria and odor molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventor: Brian Nichols
  • Publication number: 20110272409
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing a trash bag in a container is disclosed, where the apparatus has a removable and replaceable scented bag retaining element which extends outwardly from the main body of the apparatus. The main body has a pair of spaced channel arms that receive, guide and support the retaining element in proper position against the main body, and the replaceable scented retaining element has a releasable locking tab which is received by and locks within a slot in the main body of the apparatus. A central membrane of the retaining element has a number of slits that form a number of flexible flaps which deform when pressed to received and retain the trash bag. The main body is adhesively mountable to the outer surface of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: SPECTECH, INC.
    Inventor: Michael Kasbohm
  • Patent number: 7878359
    Abstract: A trash can with a deodorizing mechanism comprises a body having an opening formed at the top of the body, a lid pivotally coupled to the top of the body for performing an opening or closing movement, and a deodorizing mechanism installed on the body and including a bottle and a nozzle. The nozzle includes an actuating element propped by an elastic body to provide a restoring elasticity, such that if the lid is closed and covered onto the opening, the actuating element will be pressed by the lid to compress the elastic body, and the nozzle will suck a deodorant stored in the bottle and spray the deodorant towards the interior of the body. If the lid is closed and covered onto the opening, the elastic body will be compressed to slow down the closing movement of the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Inventor: Wen-Hsiung Ko
  • Patent number: 7798358
    Abstract: A waste disposal receptacle (1) including a body (20) and a lid (30). Wherein the body (20) is defined by a base (21), at least one side (22) and an open top (23); and the lid (30) is defined by at least one side (31), a top (32) and an open base and includes an aperture (35) in the at least one side (31) through which material can be deposited into the receptacle (1); Wherein the at least one side (31) of the lid (30) is adapted to be received within the body (20) and is reversibly movable between an open and closed position such that when the lid (30) is in the closed position, the aperture (35) is covered by the at least one side (22) of the body (20) and when the lid (30) is in the open position, the aperture (35) is exposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Fumacare Limited
    Inventors: Raymond Thomas Butler, Patricia Margaret Butler, Paul Francis Zwaan, Michael Freeman
  • Patent number: 7762713
    Abstract: The present invention provides a food waste disposal system including a housing with a food waste introduction opening and a door receiving depression, the door for covering the food waste introduction opening, a prefabricated mixing basin disposed inside the housing and composed of a box-shaped upper body, a hemispherical lower body, and a rotational shaft axially installed on a horizontal central line of the prefabricated mixing basin, a plurality of prefabricated mixing wings engaged with the rotational shaft for cutting food waste into small pieces and agitating the food waste in the prefabricated mixing basin, a geared driving motor for driving the rotational shaft, in which a touch screen panel installed on an upper surface of the housing and a personal computer incorporate PLC Ethernet cards respectively therein so as to allow the food waste disposal system to be controlled from a distance using the computer, which is networked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Inventor: Chun Il Koh
  • Patent number: 7757467
    Abstract: A container holding a supply of plastic, tubular stock for the incremental withdrawal of portions thereof, said container comprising a malodor counteractant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard S. Chomik, Rosemary Knuth, Caryl Yeager
  • Patent number: 7748556
    Abstract: A trash can assembly has a shell having an enclosing wall that defines a periphery. The assembly has a lid fitted over the top of the shell, and a foot pedal positioned adjacent the bottom of the shell, with a portion of the foot pedal positioned inside the periphery of the shell. The assembly also includes a link assembly coupling the foot pedal and the lid. The assembly can also include a liner defining a container body, the liner fitted inside the shell and having an indent provided on the container body. A handle mechanism has a link strip that has a hooked end, with the hooked end engaging the indent to lift the liner from inside the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor
  • Patent number: 7100767
    Abstract: A malodor transmission-resistant plastic finding employment in cassettes housing flexible tubular material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard S. Chomik, Rosemary Knuth, Caryl Yeager, Mark Yoho
  • Publication number: 20040226949
    Abstract: An animal resistant insert for a trash container is disclosed. The insert comprises a platform portion bounded by an edge and a flange portion extending from the edge of the platform portion at an angle. The flange portion terminates at a terminal circumference, the terminal circumference being approximately equal to the inner circumference of the trash container. The insert further comprises at least one handle extending from the platform portion. The insert may also comprise a rim of resilient material attached to the terminal circumference of the flange portion and at least one ventilation hole disposed on the platform portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventors: Jonathan Michael Power, Meredith Rothschild Power, Hananah Rothschild Power, Rachel Rothschild Power
  • Patent number: 6814249
    Abstract: A garbage storage apparatus includes a bin, a cover and an air cleaner. The bin defines a space for storing garbage. The cover is for covering the bin. The air cleaner is communicated with the bin for cleaning air in the bin. The air cleaner may include a catalyst for processing the air. The catalyst may be an optical catalyst that is activated by light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Inventor: Tsong-Yow Lin
  • Patent number: 6626316
    Abstract: A trash can assembly has a shell having an enclosing wall that defines a periphery. The assembly has a lid fitted over the top of the shell, and a foot pedal positioned adjacent the bottom of the shell, with a portion of the foot pedal positioned inside the periphery of the shell. The assembly also includes a link assembly coupling the foot pedal and the lid. The assembly can also include a liner defining a container body, the liner fitted inside the shell and having an indent provided on the container body. A handle mechanism has a link strip that has a hooked end, with the hooked end engaging the indent to lift the liner from inside the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Inventor: Frank Yang
  • Patent number: 6554151
    Abstract: A waste receptacle is combined with an air freshener connected to the waste receptacle. Removal of a trash bag from the waste receptacle will cause a flow of air through the opening and air freshener to freshen the interior of the waste receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Inventor: James Brennan