Liquid/refuse separation system
US8764990B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65F2210/132
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system to permit separation of liquid and solid refuse in a single trash bin receptacle to facilitate the reliable sanitary disposal of such mixed items is provided. The overall system includes a trash receptacle device for deposit and separation of liquid and solid refuse including a reservoir for separated liquids as well as an easy-to-use and -operate liquid removal component, and a removable thermoplastic, flexible collection bag with appropriately located openings that allow for fluid transfer via gravitational forces and yet still retains suitable dimensional stability to collect and retain substantially all deposited solid refuse during further transport. Such a new system is particularly useful in retail settings (i.e., restaurants, bars, hospitals, fast food places, and the like) wherein quick clean-up of patrons' refuse is necessary without the requirement for inefficient separation of liquid and solid items by hand. Such a viable, reliable and effective liquid/solid separation system as well as the method of use of such a device is encompassed within the instant invention, as is the novel collection bag on its own.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.