Waste disposal devices for storage of waste in an inner storage area and methods
US8613371B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 1, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65F2240/132
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Waste disposal devices and methods are provided. The device includes a housing, a lid, a bucket frame, a pair of members, and a foot pedal. The foot pedal is operatively associated with the lid and the pair of members so that the lid is in the closed position and the pair of members is in the non-use position when the foot pedal is in the upper position. Further, the foot pedal is operatively associated with the lid and the pair of members so that the lid is in the open position and the pair of members is in the use position when the foot pedal is in the lower position.
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