Patent ID: 7395990
Filing Date: 2008-07-08
Classification: B65F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A self-bagging mechanism for a garbage can, which is comprised of: a. a garbage can; said garbage can has a predetermined height, width, and length; wherein the garbage can has an exterior shell; wherein the garbage can has a defined bottom as well as an open top; wherein an opening in the bottom of the garbage can is provided; wherein a lid for the garbage can is provided; wherein a lid cover for the garbage can is provided; b. a bag holder; wherein the bag holder is placed on the bottom of a garbage can housing; said bag holder is connected to the bottom of the garbage can; wherein a plurality of garbage bags are placed within the holder; said bags in the holder are connected together at predetermined locations; wherein an opening in the top of the garbage bag holder allows a bag to be retrieved from the housing; said opening in the top of the bag holder mates with an opening in the bottom of the garbage can; wherein a base on the bottom of the bag holder is provided; c. foot pedal; wherein the foot pedal is provided on the outside of the garbage bag holder; wherein the foot pedal has a flanged member that contacts the top garbage bag in the holder; wherein the foot pedal is held in position by a spring; d. a handle; wherein the handle operates a compactor; e. compactor; said compactor is a flat planar member which fits the opening of the garbage can; said compactor is attached to the handle; f. lid; wherein a lid is provided; wherein the lid is secured to a garbage can casing; g. lid cover; wherein the lid cover is provided; said lid cover hides the contents of the garbage can; wherein an air freshener pocket is provided on the underside of the lid cover; f. air freshener pocket; wherein the air freshener pocket is provided on the underside of the lid cover; wherein the air freshener pocket is refillable.