AUSTRALIA Patents Act 1990 COMPLETE SPECIFICATION INNOVATION PATENT NAME OF APPLICANT: CHARLENE PHYLLIS O'FLAIIERTY ACTUAL INVENTOR: Applicant INVENTION TITLE: PERSONAL SAFE N TIDY BIN Postal Address: Mrs Charlene Phyllis O'FLAHERTY 57 Victosen Parade, Clarkson 6030, Western Australia The following statement is a full description of this invention, Including the best method of performing it known to me.
PERSONAL SAFE N TIDY BIN For many years bins, storage receptacles and secured storage solutions have been kept separate. This unit (The Personal Safe N Tidy Bin) combines aspects from each of these items and creates a multi 5 purpose storage solution which provides, but is not limited to, secured storage compartments, the storage of waste and/or other items. This unit can be used for domestic and / or commercial use. 10 This invention has been specially devised and designed in order to provide a simple, cheap, effective and usable construction, whereby items can be securely stored and waste/ litter can be disposed of. 15 A unit can in accordance to this invention compromise of a bin or open storage receptacle and storage drawers that can be secured. 20 The storage and litter bin comes as a stand alone complete unit. The litter part of the unit will consist of a multi sided, irregular or cylindrical open compartment with a lid on top 25 opening from the front-side of the unit, exposing an area for a reusable bin, waste disposal bag or general storage. The unit can be made from multiple materials plastic, metal, wood and solid cardboards. Or a suitable 30 composite material.
-2 Descriptions: The Personal Safe n Tidy Bin is preferably made from stainless steel/sheet metal however other materials can also be used. For example a plastic construction is found to be very suitable. 5 Unit has a closing attached lid which may be secured to contain goods, smells or litter/waste products. The lid can be opened by sensor, hand, foot pedal or other means 10 The invention may be better understood with reference to the illustrations of embodiments of the invention which: A. Refers to lid B. Refers to internal storage compartment 15 C. Refers to removable storage bin D. Refers to drawer units E, Refers to locking mechanisms F. Refers to footings on base of unit G. Refers to handle / knob / latch / button on drawer 20 units Fig 1. Is a top elevated view, showing the lid/opening from the top and the internal storage receptacle with a removable bin fitted. The open receptacle with an enclosed 25 base, large enough to use disposable litter/waste bags or reusable waste bin within. Shown as A, B and C. Fig 2. Is a top front elevated view, of the secured drawers showing multiple drawer and drawer features. Drawers at 30 the base of this unit can be 2 or more to suit the consumer needs and can be secured as required. Securing Mechanisms for the drawers can be made of any combination of materials to achieve a safe locking/recoiling/withdrawing device. Handles can be used 35 as a locking part of the drawer/s or simple easy opening, as the locking/secure part can be elsewhere within the unit to be able to safely secure the drawer/s. c/f b/f -2~ These handles can be in numerous forms, ie: knob, 40 handle, latch, button, keyed or any means to open and close draw compartments securely. Shown as D, E and G Fig 3. Is a side view of the unit showing side elevation drawers and top, legs/feet are also highlighted in this 45 diagram. The freestanding unit can be decoratively encased if desired, can also have a variety of footing attachments as desired by consumer, made from a variety of materials i.e.; full rim, flat bottom, plinth or any variety of feet as required. Shown as G, D, A, and F. 50 Fig 4. Is a top elevated view of the front of the unit showing the open drawers, Drawer features and closed top of waste container. Shown as G, D, E and A. 55 Fig 5. Is a front on diagram showing the units features, including the drawers, open lid, open storage/waste receptacle and a removable waste bin. Removable internal compartment of bin can come with or without a handle, making it easy to detach from the main unit to empty or clean. Shown as G, D, A, B and C.