Patent ID: 6918534
Filing Date: 2005-07-19
Classification: A47G,A61L,B03C

Abstract:
1. A collection box comprising: a container having an outer surface, an inner chamber and an opening located in a first preselected portion of said container; a chute element moveably mounted within said inner chamber, said chute element having an input end and an output end; said input end capable of receiving items through said opening when aligned with said opening; said output end capable of permitting the items to pass therethrough into a preselected portion of said inner chamber, said chute element permitting transport of the items from said input end to said output end when said chute element is moved into a preselected position; and sealing means for sealing said input end of said chute element with respect to said opening and for sealing said output end of said chute element based upon the movement of said chute element; whereby, upon movement of said chute element to a position when said input end is aligned with said opening, said output end is sealed from said inner chamber, and upon movement of said chute element to a position when said output end is no longer sealed, said input end is sealed from said opening.