Patent ID: 9624032
Date: 2017-04-18
CPC Classifications: B30B,B65F

Claim:
1. A compressible trash receptacle for selectively compacting trash stored therein, said compressible trash receptacle comprising: a frame; a plunger section operably coupled to said frame; and a trash-receiving section detachably connected to said frame and in communication with said plunger section; wherein, when no external force acts on said plunger section, said plunger section rests at an equilibrium position disposed partially exterior of said trash-receiving section; wherein, when an external force acts on said plunger section, said plunger section moves to a tensioned position disposed partially interior of said trash-receiving section; wherein said frame comprises a base having a first hinge portion; a body extending upwardly from said base and configured to form an interstitial space thereabove, said body including a lid positioned on said top edge and secured to said brackets, said lid having a central aperture formed therein.