Patent ID: 8511895
Filing Date: 2013-08-20
Classification: B65B,B65D,B65F

Abstract:
1. A biodegradable lawn waste collection system comprising: (a) a waste receiver comprising an extruded tubular mesh structure formed from a biodegradable polymer composition, wherein the extruded tubular mesh structure has a pre-receiving configuration having a pre-receiving diameter (D (b) a shaping insert configured for removable reception within the waste receiver, wherein the shaping insert has a shaping insert perimeter, a shaping insert proximal end, a shaping insert distal end, and a continuous sidewall extending between the shaping insert proximal end and the shaping insert distal end such that the shaping insert has a tubular configuration; wherein the shaping insert further comprises a collapsible tube having a spring-coil secured to the collapsible tube, wherein the spring-coil is capable of biasing the collapsible tube from a storage position to an expanded position; wherein the shaping insert includes a first proximal handle secured to the shaping insert proximal end and a second proximal handle secured to the shaping insert proximal end in direct opposing relationship to the first proximal handle; wherein the shaping insert further includes a first distal handle secured to the shaping insert distal end and a second distal handle secured to the shaping insert distal end in direct opposing relationship to the first distal handle, and wherein when the collapsible tube is in the storage position, the first distal handle substantially aligns with the first proximal handle and the second distal handle substantially aligns with the second proximal handle, a first proximal fastening device secured to a portion of the first proximal handle and a first distal fastening device secured to a portion of the first distal handle, wherein the first distal fastening device is configured for cooperative engagement with the first proximal fastening device; a second proximal fastening device secured to a portion of the second proximal handle and a second distal fastening device secured to a portion of the second distal handle, wherein the second distal fastening device is configured for cooperative engagement with the second proximal fastening device; and wherein when the first proximal fastening device and first distal fastening device are cooperatively engaged the resiliency of the spring-coil places the first proximal fastening device in shear with the first distal fastening device, and when the second proximal fastening device and second distal fastening device are cooperatively engaged the resiliency of the spring-coil places the second proximal fastening device in shear with the second distal fastening device; and (c) a handle having at least one attachment port for releasable attachment with the waste receiver.