Patent ID: 6253949
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: B65F

Abstract:
A bottomless trash can system for separating a full liner from its supporting trash can in a simplified manner comprising, in combination:a plastic trash can having a tapering sidewall in a generally cone shaped configuration with a horizontal open top in a closed circular configuration with a first circumference and with a horizontal open bottom in a closed circular configuration with a second circumference greater that the first circumference, the sidewall having an outwardly extending upper ledge adjacent to the top and an outwardly extending L-shaped lower ledge adjacent to the bottom, the trash can also having a pair of handles extending outwardly form the sidewall beneath the upper ledge to facilitate the lifting of the trash can and its separation form a full liner there within;a liner in the form of a plastic bag with a closed lower end positioned within the trash can adjacent to the bottom and an open upper end positioned over the top of the trash can and extending downwardly to a location beneath the upper ledge;an elastic band positioned over the liner and side wall adjacent to the upper end and beneath the upper ledge to hold the inner in proper orientation with respect to the trash for receiving lawn debris, trash and the like during operation and use;a circular plastic lid having a periphery with a downwardly extending cylindrical flange selectively positioned over the top of the trash can for closure purposes and with a handle extending upwardly form the center of the lid;a circular plastic drip pan having a periphery with an upwardly extending cylindrical flange and a flat circular central extent selectively positioned to receive the entire lower ledge of the trash can for receiving liquid waste seeping from the liner; anda plurality of apertures in the side wall adjacent to the bottom to preclude a vacuum when separating the liner from the trash can.