Receptacles – Arrangements of plural receptacles – Receptacle having rigid – removable inner container
Reexamination Certificate
1999-08-13
2001-02-27
Castellano, Stephen (Department: 3727)
Receptacles
Arrangements of plural receptacles
Receptacle having rigid, removable inner container
C220S909000, C220S023860
Reexamination Certificate
active
06193091
ABSTRACT:
It is an object of the present invention to provide a recycling bin designed to accept different types of material for recycling.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The collection of materials such as paper, glass and metal for recycling is becoming more common in our society. Thus, many communities have containers for the individual households into which various materials may be deposited and collected on a periodic basis. Generally, there is one type of container for glass products such as bottles and the like. Processed separately are various types of plastics. Similarly, many different grades of paper are recycled as are various metals such as employed in beverage containers.
The use of public recycling bins is also known in the art. Generally, these bins are not widely used as they tend to be unattractive units and have a certain cost associated therewith for the manufacture thereof.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide a recycling bin which is economical to manufacture and which can accept information display panels such as may be used in advertising.
According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a recycling bin comprising a base, at least one wall extending upwardly from the base to define an enclosed bin, and a cover for the enclosed bin; a plurality of containers mounted in the recycling bin; locating means for separating each container from adjacent containers and maintaining each container in a desired position; flap means located within an upper portion of the at least one wall to provide access to an upper portion of the containers; and a hinged wall portion within the at least one wall to thereby provide access to the containers.
Preferably, the container is formed to have a rectangular configuration with a front wall, a rear wall and a pair of end walls, with the flap means being located within an upper portion of the front wall.
A preferred construction is one wherein the back wall is hinged at a bottom edge thereof to permit opening and to thereby provide access to the containers for emptying of the same.
In order to provide a revenue source, the recycling bin preferably includes display frames designed to receive at least one information display. The display frames may be associated with any of the walls with a preferred embodiment incorporating display frames with at least one of the front or back walls. The display frames are arranged such that access thereto is prohibited without the rear wall being opened.
The recycling bin also preferably includes locating means for locating and maintaining the containers in a desired position.
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Castellano Stephen
Fincham Eric
Wundale Holding S.A.
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