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Trash receptacle for separating liquids and solids

US10414582B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 12, 2018
Grant dateSep 17, 2019
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 10, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65F2210/132
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A trash receptacle for separating liquids and solids is disclosed. An example embodiment includes: a lid unit including a sink area for receiving waste liquids and a chute area for receiving waste solids; a reservoir tank for retaining the waste liquids, the sink area including a connecting tube coupling the sink area to the reservoir tank and enabling the waste liquids to flow from the sink area into the reservoir tank; and the lid unit being configured to fit over the reservoir tank and an opening of a trash container.

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