Patent ID: 9156613
Filing Date: 2015-10-13
Classification: B65F,Y02W

Abstract:
1. An open waste receptacle suitable for use in an outdoor recreational area which includes a domed, upper receptacle cover and a lower waste container that is covered by said upper receptacle cover, wherein said upper receptacle cover exhibits at least one uncovered opening in a lateral side of said receptacle cover that provides access to said lower container, said receptacle cover further comprising: (a) a dispenser having a chamber dimensioned to receive a pressurized canister of an aerosol agent comprising an insecticide, an insect repellant, or a dispersion of nanometer-sized masking agent, said dispenser being directed to dispense said aerosol agent downwardly onto waste in said lower waste container, (b) a displaceable member disposed to contact a nozzle on said pressurized canister, (c) a timer having an adjustable time duration between activation events and connected to actuate said displaceable member upon an activation event, (d) a battery electrically connected to said timer, and (e) a solar power cell electrically associated with and configured to recharge said battery upon exposure to solar energy and to discontinue dispensing operations of said dispenser at night.