Patent ID: 6202718
Filing Date: 2001-03-20
Classification: B65D,B65F

Abstract:
A method of collecting and disposing of yard debris, comprising:a) arranging a panel assembly having at least a first generally planar end panel, a second generally planar end panel, and at least two intermediate generally planar panels linking said first end panel to said second end panel in a collection configuration wherein at least said intermediate panels are disposed substantially flat along a ground surface, said panel assembly including a first cutout disposed within one of said end panels and a second cutout disposed within another of said panels;b) moving yard debris onto said panel assembly;c) thereafter, folding said panel assembly into a transport configuration substantially circumferentially surrounding said yard debris in a longitudinal cavity defined by at least three of said panels and having a substantially polygonal cross-section; wherein, in said transport configuration, said first and second cutouts substantially overlap to form a first gripping hole;d) carrying, via said first gripping hole, said panel assembly with said yard debris to a remote location;e) thereafter, dumping said yard debris from said panel assembly at said remote location.