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Trash can assembly

US11603263B2 · kind B2 · utility

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497References

20Claims

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Assignee

simplehuman, LLC · US

Inventors

Frank Yang · Rancho Palos Verdes, US
David Wolbert · Redondo Beach, US
Joseph Sandor · Santa Ana Heights, US
Kenneth Yen · Redondo Beach, US
Orlando Cardenas · Laguna Niguel, US
Michael James Basha · Brisbane, US
Christopher Fruhauf · San Anselmo, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 29, 2021
Grant date	Mar 14, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 29, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65F1/1646
WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Various embodiments of a trash can assembly (e.g., a receptacle configured to receive refuse, recyclable materials, or otherwise), and related methods, are provided. Some embodiments of the trash can assembly include a body component and a lid configured to move between an open position and a closed position. In some variants, the lid can be moved between the open and closed positions by a power operated driving mechanism, such as a motor and/or other drivetrain components. In certain embodiments, the trash can assembly includes a clutch mechanism to facilitate manual operation of the lid while inhibiting or preventing damage to the motor and/or other drivetrain components.

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