AU2021102019A4 - A sanitary bin and a lid therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

P10469.AU Specification final - 19/04/2021 ABSTRACT A container with a lid and compartment comprising: a waste receptacle body portion having an outer rim at an upper open end thereof; a recessed hinge for the compartment in the 5 lid; recessed clamping members for the compartment in the lid; a recessed hinge for the lid in the outer rim; recessed clamps in the waste receptacle body of the container for the lid; and a push button release on the lid to open the lid for waste disposal. 2/5 5 20 22a 21 22 18 17 3 ~19a12 31 12a 169 23a2 11 49 23316 23 16a 10 11a 6 7 8 14 Figure 3

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A SANITARY BIN AND A LID THEREFOR

Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a lid for a sanitary bin which allows easy dispensing of sanitary bags and access to the bin for disposal of sanitary articles.

In particular, embodiments of the present invention relate to a combined sanitary bin and lid which can serve as a convenient means for providing sanitary disposable bags and a container for disposal of waste sanitary articles in a closed volume.

Embodiments of the invention have been developed primarily for use in dispensing of sanitary bags and disposal of sanitary items within domestic and commercial buildings and will be described hereinafter with reference to this application. However, it will be appreciated that the invention is not limited to this particular field of use.

Background

In a domestic setting, or small offices, motels and hotels and the like accommodation, it is usual to be supplied with a small container in toileting areas for disposal of waste tissue including sanitary napkins. In such environments, it is common to dispose of sanitary napkins by first wrapping used sanitary items in toilet tissue and then placing the wrapped item in the provided container. A number of problems arise with this. A primary problem is that leakage occurs and the tissue wrapping can become saturated with biologicals and become unsightly, odorous and a point of contamination.

In communal areas such as public toilet facilities, office buildings including schools, commercial business sites, which are shared by people, collection bins for waste paper towels are often provided and in the case of female toilets there is often provided a separate sanitary bin in each toilet cubicle for receiving waste sanitary napkins.

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A conventional sanitary napkin collection bin used in communal facilities includes a hollow container with an openable top. When it is desired to discard waste, the lid is opened by sliding a top part, or stepping on a scaffold to pivot the lid, or even an infra-red sensor designed for non-touch opening, the waste is discarded, and the lid closed manually when the lid is slidably closed or automatically when the scaffold is released.

A problem with conventional sanitary napkin collection bins is that waste sanitary articles can create an unpleasant odour and opening to discard waste disposes a user and the environment to unsightly waste and a permeating odour. The problem of disposing of waste sanitary articles is exacerbated in a domestic setting or small accommodation where it is a not uncommon practice to dispose of sanitary waste in a normal rubbish bin, which is collected and goes to landfill.

A system or means is required to allow for easy domestic use while substantially reducing reliance on paper tissue for waste disposal of sanitary napkins and the like with the resultant undesirable appearance and odour.

Embodiments of the present invention seek to provide a practical means to enable practical use while being effective to reduce unsightliness and odour, which will overcome or substantially ameliorate at least one or more of the deficiencies of the prior art, or to at least provide an alternative.

It is to be understood that, if any prior art information is referred to herein, such reference does not constitute an admission that the information forms part of the common general knowledge in the art, in Australia or any other country.

Summary

The present invention in a first aspect is directed to a container comprising a receptacle body having a rim at an upper open end thereof and a lid therefore; a collar adapted to mount the rim; a compartment within the lid for a waste bag dispenser; a recessed hinge for the lid in the collar; recessed clamping members for the compartment in the lid to releasably secure the waste bag dispenser; and a push button release on the lid to open the lid for waste disposal.

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The container of embodiments of the invention provides a practical and effective lid for a container which allows for separately storing a bag dispensing means and a container volume for receiving a waste product in the bag. Embodiments of the invention are aesthetically pleasing to the eye because hinges are recessed for clean lines and the container volume is sealed by the lid to substantially minimize permeation of odours from the waste. The container and lid combine to substantially reduce unsightliness and reduces reliance on paper tissue for waste disposal of sanitary napkins and the like. The result is an improvement in waste disposal and represents a departure from the prior art.

The present invention in a related aspect is directed to a container with a combined lid and compartment therefor, wherein the container comprises a receptacle body having a rim at an upper open end thereof; and wherein the combined lid and compartment comprises an assembly including a collar adapted to be mountable on the rim of the receptacle body; a lid for the receptacle body receivable by the collar, wherein the lid includes a compartment extending within the receptacle body when received by the collar; wherein the collar includes a recessed hinge for the lid; and wherein the compartment includes recessed clamping members for releasably receiving a bag dispensing means; and a push button release on the lid to open the lid for waste disposal.

The combined lid and compartment can further include a compartment lid for closing the compartment, and a recessed hinge for the compartment lid in the lid.

The recessed clamping members can be resiliently biased by the compartment to a holding condition to secure the bag dispensing means within the compartment. The clamping members can be moved away from the holding condition by applying a force away from the bias to allow removal of and replenishment of the bag dispensing means within the compartment.

There is further described a sanitary container or bin comprising: a shaped hollow body having a floor and dependent walls ending in an upper rim forming a collar; a lid for closing and opening the shaped hollow body for depositing waste; a recessed hinge in the collar for the lid; a compartment in the lid for a waste bag dispenser; recessed clamps for the waste bag dispenser in the compartment to releasably secure the waste bag dispenser

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therein; a compartment lid for the compartment and a recessed hinge in the lid for the compartment lid; and a push button release on the lid to open the lid for waste disposal in the shaped hollow body.

In yet a further related aspect there is described a container with a lid and compartment for a waste bag dispenser, comprising: a waste receptacle body having an outer rim at an upper open end thereof; a recessed hinge for the lid in the outer rim; a recessed hinge for the compartment in the lid; recessed clamping members for releasably retaining the waste bag dispenser in the compartment; a compartment lid for the compartment and a recessed hinge in the lid for the compartment lid; and a push button release on the lid to open the lid for waste disposal.

Preferably the lid is hingedly mounted in the recessed hinge of the outer rim, and the lid is operable between a closed condition substantially reducing odour, and an open condition for waste disposal. Preferably the outer rim is a collar. Alternatively, the container can include a separate collar shaped and adapted to be mounted on the outer rim of the waste receptacle body.

The collar can further comprise an outer ring structure and a contiguous inner chamfered ring structure. The combined ring structures of the collar can provide a recess section underneath which is adapted to receive the top end rim of the receptacle body in a seated position on the top end rim in a fixed or removable location. It is however understood that the collar provides a relatively static frame to provide a stable point to allow hinged opening and closing movement of the compartment about the recessed hinged mounts.

The compartment can comprise a floor and dependent side walls for receiving a plurality of waste bags for use in receiving a waste sanitary product.

The plurality of waste bags can be provided in a roll mounted within the compartment for easy removal. Alternatively, the waste bags can be provided in a box retained in the compartment from which a plastic bag can be removed one at a time for use.

Preferably the compartment includes an opposite pair of recesses built into the walls of the compartment for receiving the clamps therein; a compartment lid hingedly mounted within

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recessed hinge mounts in the lid; and a releasable locking means on the compartment lid and the lid for releasably retaining the compartment lid in a closed position.

The releasable locking means can include mating structures on the compartment lid and the lid. The compartment lid can further include an upturned lip which allows insertion of fingers for applying a releasing force to the releasable locking means to disengage the compartment lid for access to the compartment.

Preferably the recessed clamps are resilient clips biased to a first position in the recessed walls for retaining a bag dispensing means located within the compartment. This allows the bag dispensing means to be secured within the compartment when the lid is in an open condition.

Preferably the clips are integrally molded to an internal surface of the recessed walls of the compartment, and resiliently biased towards a retaining condition to secure the bag dispenser within the compartment, and can be displaced from a retaining condition to a release condition within the curved cut out recess by finger pressure urging the clips away from the biased position.

In one embodiment the compartment is generally rectangular having a floor and dependent side and end walls wherein the floor is suspended below the upper rim or collar when in a closed position. The opposing end walls of the compartment can include an arcuate concave cut out section of the wall behind the clips forming the recesses in which the clips are integrally formed and biased towards a retaining position inwardly of the compartment to allow room for movement of the clips away from the biased position within the cut out section when it is desired to remove or replace the waste bag dispenser housed therein.

The clips can include an L-shaped gripping end for engaging an edge portion of the waste bag dispenser in a stable condition so that a waste bag can be readily dispensed. When a dispenser is exhausted of waste bags, the clips can be manually urged outwardly to disengage the dispenser and replacement of fresh dispenser.

A container lid with compartment for a waste receptacle having a body with open upper end for receiving waste therein, comprising: a collar mountable on a rim portion of the

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body; a recessed hinge in the collar for the container lid; recessed clamping members for the compartment in the lid; a recessed hinge for the compartment in the lid; and recessed clamping members for the compartment in the lid.

Preferably the container lid is adapted to be hingedly mounted in the recessed hinge of the collar, and the lid is operable between a closed condition substantially reducing odour, and an open condition for waste disposal.

The container lid with compartment can further include a compartment lid adapted to be received by the recessed hinge in the lid to allow closing and opening of the compartment.

Preferably the clamping members are attached to an internal surface of the compartment and resiliently biased towards a locking condition to secure a bag dispensing means within the compartment, and can be displaced from a locking condition to a release condition within the curved cut out recess by manual actuation, i.e., finger pressure.

The container can further include a releasable locking means on the lid and the collar. The releasable locking means can include a tongue extending downwardly from a front portion of the compartment lid, and biased toward a latching condition, and a latch on an inside portion of the collar adjacent the chamfered ring configured to receive the tongue. The releasable locking means can further comprise a release mechanism having a push release actuator on the lid connected to the tongue, whereby applying a force to the actuator displaces the tongue from a latching condition to allow hinged opening of the lid.

The container can further include a second releasable locking means on the compartment and compartment lid therefor. The second releasable locking means can include a pair of complimentary male and female mating elements. The male elements can comprise insert tabs spaced apart on an inside portion of the compartment lid and complimentary receiving ports on the lid.

The second releasable locking means can include a second actuator mechanism housed internally of the receptacle body and actuated by a foot pedal for releasing the insert tabs from the ports to allow opening of the compartment lid.

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A container with a lid and compartment comprising: a waste receptacle body portion having an outer rim at an upper open end thereof; a recessed hinge for the compartment in the lid; recessed clamping members for the compartment in the lid; a recessed hinge for the lid in the outer rim; recessed clamps in the waste receptacle body of the container for the lid; and a push button release on the lid to open the lid for waste disposal.

The compartment can include an opposite pair of recesses for receiving the clamps, and a closure hingedly movable within the recesses on the lid, wherein the closure for the compartment includes a peripheral flange for releasable mating engagement with the clamps.

Preferably the clamps for the closure are resiliently clips biased to a first position for engaging a portion of the peripheral flange to close the compartment.

The closure can further include an upturned lip which allows insertion of fingers for applying a releasing force to disengage the clips.

Preferably the lid is hingedly mounted in the recessed hinge of the outer rim, and the lid is operable between a closed condition substantially reducing odour, and an open condition for waste disposal. [043] Preferably the clips are attached to an internal surface of the compartment and resiliently biased towards a locking condition and can be displaced from a locking condition to a release condition within the curved cut out recess by press button mechanism.

The compartment can comprise a floor and dependent side walls for receiving a plurality of waste bags for use in receiving a waste sanitary product.

The plurality of waste bags can be provided in a roll mounted within the compartment for easy removal.

In summary, the beneficial technical effects of embodiments of the present invention include one or more of the following:

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The dual function of the lid and compartment in the lid provides a practical receptacle for easy access to a waste bag dispenser. This makes it convenient to enable effective covering of the waste and assist to overcome issues of hygiene and reduces permeation of odours.

A further advantage of having a combined lid and compartment is that waste can properly disposed in a waste bag before disposing in the receptacle.

The compartment can be easily accessed for obtaining and replenishment of a waste disposal bag.

The lid can be opened and fresh waste dispensing bags can be retained in the compartment.

The container provides an aesthetically pleasing streamline appearance which does not detract from use outside toileting areas.

Other aspects of the invention are also disclosed with reference to accompanying drawings and examples.

Brief description of the drawings

An embodiment of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

Figure 1 is a schematic front end view of an embodiment of the present invention in an assembled closed condition;

Figure 2 is a schematic front end view of the embodiment in figure 1 with a top lid in an open condition;

Figure 3 is a schematic exploded view of a closure for the sanitary bin in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 4 is a schematic front end view of a further embodiment of the present invention with lid in an open condition;

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Figure 5 is a schematic magnified view of a locking tab as shown in circled form in figure 4 with lid in an open condition relative to the compartment;

Figure 6 is a schematic overhead plan view of the embodiment in figure 5 with lid in a closed condition over compartment;

Figure 7 is a schematic front end and partial side elevation view of the embodiment in figures 4 to 6 with lid in a closed condition;

Figure 8 is a schematic side view of the embodiment in figures 4 to 7 with lid in an open condition;

Figure 9 is a schematic front end view of the embodiment in figures 4 to 8 with a top lid in a closed condition;

Figure 10 is a schematic side view of the embodiment in figures 4 to 9 with combined lid and compartment of closure both in an open position.

Detailed description

Referring to the figures, there is shown a sanitary container or bin 1 comprising a waste receptacle body 2 having a rim at an upper open end thereof, and a combined lid 3 and compartment 10 for the receptacle body 2. The lid 3 includes a compartment 10 for receiving a waste bag dispenser (not shown)

As shown in the embodiment in figure 3, the lid 3 further includes a collar 6 which is mountable on or about the top end rim portion of the receptacle body 2, and at least a portion of the collar 6 includes recessed hinge mounts 11 and 11a for hingedly receiving hinge pins on the lid 3.

The collar 6 comprises an outer ring structure 7 and a contiguous inner chamfered ring structure 8. The combined ring structures of the collar 6 provide a recess section underneath which can be received or seated on the top end rim of the receptacle body 2 in a fixed or removable location, although it is understood that the collar is static in an

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assembled form to provide a stable point to allow opening and closing movement of the compartment 4 relative thereto.

The lid 3 includes a circumferential lip 4 which is shaped and sized to locate in the chamfered ring structure 8 of the collar 6 and align with the outer ring structure 7 to provide a streamlined aesthetic appearance. The lip 4 further includes spaced apart hinge pins 12 and 12a which mount within recessed hinges 11 and 11a of the collar 6, and recessed hinges 19 and 19a for receiving hinge pins 20 and 20a of a compartment closure 5.

The lid 3 is hingedly movable on the collar 6 between a closed position (figure 1) and open position (see fig 10). In the open position, waste can be disposed in the receptacle body 2 and thereafter the lid 3 closed to minimise escape of odour.

As shown in the figures (see figs 3 and 6), the collar 6 is shaped and sized to receive the upper end rim of the receptacle body in fixed attachment. In another embodiment the collar 6 can be removably mounted to the top end rim of the receptacle body. It is understood that the shape and size of the receptacle body and collar may vary from that shown.

In figures 1 and 2, the compartment 10 is integrally formed in the lid 3 and consequently moves as the lid is opened and closed on the collar 6. The lid 3 further comprises recessed hinge mounts 19 and 19a for hingedly receiving the compartment closure lid 5. The compartment lid 5 is movable relative to the lid 4 between an open (see figure 2) and closed (see figure 1) position to allow access to a plurality of plastic bags (not shown) which can be housed in the compartment 10 for containing waste sanitary items before disposing within the receptacle body 2.

As shown, the lid 3 comprises a lip 4 and compartment 10 disposed therein. The lip 4 (see figure 3) of lid 3 comprises an outer ring platform 9 surrounding the compartment 10. The compartment 10 is formed by an internal floor and side walls extending from and below the outer ring platform 9. The cavity 10 is adapted to receive and house therein a dispenser for waste bags of plastic or the like. In one embodiment (not shown) the dispenser is a tissue box structure shaped for fitting the cavity and a roll of plastic bags may be retained by the box structure for dispensing single bags at a time.

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The compartment 10 further includes internal recessed clamping members (see figures 4 and 5) for releasably securing the waste bag dispenser when the lid 3 is opened. The clamping members comprise a pair of oppositely disposed clips 16 and 16a located within opposite recess portions 17. The clips are biased towards an engagement position with the waste bag dispenser so that when the lid 3 is opened the dispenser is securely retained in the compartment 10. In the embodiment shown in figure 3, opposing end walls of the compartment include a arcuate concave cut out section of the wall behind the clips forming the recesses 17 in which the clips are integrally formed and biased towards a retaining position inwardly of the compartment to allow room for movement of the clips away from the biased position within the cut out section when it is desired to remove or replace the waste bag dispenser housed therein.

The clips include an L-shaped gripping end 18 for engaging an edge portion of the dispenser in a stable condition so that a waste bag can be readily dispensed. When a dispenser is exhausted of waste bags, the clips can be manually urged outwardly to disengage the dispenser and replacement of fresh dispenser.

In an assembled condition, the compartment 10 is inserted through the opening of the collar 6 and the outer ring platform 9 of the lid 3 sits substantially flush with the lower edge of the inner chamfered ring structure 8 of the collar 6.

As shown in figures 1 to 3, the container 1 includes mating hinged engagement structures on (a) the collar 6 and lip 4 of the lid 3, and (b) the lid 3 and compartment lid 5 to allow opening and closing of the receptacle body 2 by the lid 3, and opening and closing of the compartment 10 by the compartment lid 5.

As best shown in figure 3, the collar 6 includes a pair of spaced apart hinge mounts 11 and 11a within the ring structures 7 and 8 for receiving mating pair of spaced apart hinge pins 12 and 12a extending outwardly from the platform 9 of the lid 4.

The container 1 further includes a releasable locking means on the lid 3 and collar 6. In figure 3, the releasable locking means includes a tongue 13 extending downwardly from a front portion of the platform 9, and biased toward a latching condition, and a latch 14 on

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an inside portion of the collar adjacent the chamfered ring 8 configured to receive the tongue. The releasable locking means further comprises a release mechanism having a push release actuator 15 on the lid 3 connected to the tongue, whereby applying a force to the actuator displaces the tongue 13 from a latching condition.

In an assembled condition, the compartment 10 is inserted through the opening of the collar 6 and suspended below the collar 6 within the receptacle body 2 with the hinge pins 12 and 12a of the lid 3 received by hinge mounts 11 and 11a in the collar 6 in a seated position and enabling hinged movement of the lid 3 relative to the collar to open the body 2 for receiving waste therein. The hinge mounts 11 and 11a further include a spring seat which biases the lid 3 towards an open condition.

In a closed condition (see figures 1 and 2), the spring seat in hinge mounts 11 and 11a are compressed, the tongue 13 is received by the latch 14 and the outer ring platform 9 of the lid 3 sits substantially flush with the lower edge of the inner chamfered ring structure 8 of the collar 6. When actuator 15 is depressed releasing the tongue from engagement with the latch 14, compressed spring seats urge hinged movement of the lid from the closed position (figure 1) to an open position (see figure 10).

As shown in figures 2 to 5, the lip 4 of the lid 3 includes a pair of spaced apart hinge mounts 19 and 19a located on the ring platform 9 for receiving a mating pair of spaced apart hinge pins 20 and 20a extending outwardly from the compartment lid 5. The compartment lid 5 further includes an upturned lip 21 which allows insertion of fingers of an operator to assist release the lid to open the compartment 10.

The closure further includes a second releasable locking means on the compartment 10 and compartment lid 5 therefor. The second releasable locking means includes a pair of complimentary male and female mating elements. In particular as shown in figures 1 and 3, the male elements comprise insert tabs 22 and 22a spaced apart on an inside portion of the compartment lid 5 and corresponding ports 23 and 23a on the lid 3 adapted to receive the insert tabs. A second actuator mechanism (not shown) is housed internally of the receptacle body 2 and act by a foot pedal or like actuator for releasing the insert tabs from the ports to allow opening of the compartment lid 5.

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As appreciated from the drawings, the lid 3 is movably mounted on or about the receptacle body 2 to open and close the receptacle body 2 to allow disposal of waste therein, and the compartment lid 5 is movable between an open and closed position relative to the compartment 10 to allow access to a plurality of plastic bags housed therein for containing waste sanitary items for disposal in the receptacle body 2.

Benefits

The dual function of the lid and compartment in the lid provides a practical receptacle for easy access to a waste bag dispenser. This makes it convenient to enable effective covering of the waste and assist to overcome issues of hygiene and reduces permeation of odours.

The compartment can be easily accessed for obtaining and replenishment of a waste disposal bag.

The lid can be opened and fresh waste dispensing bags can be retained in the compartment.

The container provides an aesthetically pleasing streamline appearance which does not detract from use outside toileting areas.

Interpretation

Embodiments:

Reference throughout this specification to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, but may. Furthermore, the particular features, structures or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner, as would be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art from this disclosure, in one or more embodiments.

Similarly it should be appreciated that in the above description of example embodiments of the invention, various features of the invention are sometimes grouped together in a single embodiment, figure, or description thereof for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure

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and aiding in the understanding of one or more of the various inventive aspects. This method of disclosure, however, is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed invention requires more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive aspects lie in less than all features of a single foregoing disclosed embodiment. Thus, the claims following the Detailed Description are hereby expressly incorporated into this Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment of this invention.

Furthermore, while some embodiments described herein include some but not other features included in other embodiments, combinations of features of different embodiments are meant to be within the scope of the invention, and form different embodiments, as would be understood by those in the art. For example, in the following claims, any of the claimed embodiments can be used in any combination.

Different Instances of Objects

As used herein, unless otherwise specified the use of the ordinal indicate that different instances of like objects are being referred to, and are not intended to imply that the objects so described must be in a given sequence, either temporally, spatially, in ranking, or in any other manner.

Specific Details

In the description provided herein, numerous specific details are set forth. However, it is understood that embodiments of the invention may be practised without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, structures and techniques have not been shown in detail in order not to obscure an understanding of this description.

Terminology

In describing the embodiments of the invention, specific terminology will be resorted to for the sake of clarity. However, the invention is not intended to be limited to the specific terms so selected, and it is to be understood that each specific term includes all technical equivalents which operate in a similar manner to accomplish a similar technical purpose.

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Terms such as "forward", "rearward", "radially", "peripherally", "upwardly", "downwardly", and the like are used as words of convenience to provide reference points and are not to be construed as limiting terms.

Comprising and Including

Throughout this specification and the claims which follow, unless the context requires otherwise, the word "comprise", and variations such as "comprises" and "comprising", will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated integer or step or group of integers or steps but not the exclusion of any other integer or step or group of integers or steps.Any one of the terms: including or which includes or that includes as used herein is also an open term that also means including at least the elements/features that follow the term, but not excluding others. Thus, including is synonymous with and means comprising.

Scope of Invention

While embodiments of the invention have been described, those skilled in the art will recognize that other and further modifications may be made thereto without departing from the spirit of the invention, and it is intended to claim all such changes and modifications as fall within the scope of the invention. For example, any formulas given above are merely representative of procedures that may be used. Functionality may be added or deleted from the block diagrams and operations may be interchanged among functional blocks. Steps may be added or deleted to methods described within the scope of the present invention.

It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the invention may be embodied in many other forms.

Industrial Applicability

It is apparent from the above, that the arrangements described are applicable to a container and lid with compartment for domestic disposal of waste such as sanitary napkins in an effective manner substantially increasing hygienic and at the same time decreasing leakage and permeation of odours.

Claims (32)

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1. A container with a lid and compartment comprising: a waste receptacle body portion having an outer rim at an upper open end thereof; a recessed hinge for the compartment in the lid; recessed clamping members for the compartment in the lid; a recessed hinge for the lid in the outer rim; recessed clamps in the waste receptacle body of the container for the lid; and a push button release on the lid to open the lid for waste disposal.

2. The container according to claim 1, wherein the compartment includes an opposite pair of recesses for receiving the clamps, and a closure hingedly movable within the recesses on the lid, wherein the closure for the compartment includes a peripheral flange for releasable mating engagement with the clamps.

3. The container according to claim 2, wherein the clamps for the closure are resiliently clips biased to a first position for engaging a portion of the peripheral flange to close the compartment.

4. The container according to claim 3, wherein the closure further includes an upturned lip which allows insertion of fingers for applying a releasing force to disengage the clips.

5. The container according to claim 1, wherein the lid is hingedly mounted in the recessed hinge of the outer rim, and the lid is operable between a closed condition substantially reducing odour, and an open condition for waste disposal.

6. The container according to claim 1, wherein the clips are attached to an internal surface of the compartment and resiliently biased towards a locking condition and can be displaced from a locking condition to a release condition within the curved cut out recess by press button mechanism.

7. The container according to claim 1, wherein the compartment comprises a floor and dependent side walls for receiving a plurality of waste bags for use in receiving a waste sanitary product.

8. The container according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of waste bags can be provided in a roll mounted within the compartment for easy removal.

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9. A container lid with compartment comprising: a recessed hinge for the compartment in the lid; recessed clamping members for the compartment in the lid.

10. A container lid with compartment according to claim 9, wherein the lid further includes a pivot mount allowing hinged movement of the lid relative to a body portion.

11. A container lid with compartment according to claim 9, wherein the clamping members are attached to an internal surface of the compartment and resiliently biased towards a locking condition and can be displaced from a locking condition to a release condition within the curved cut out recess by press button mechanism.

12. A container lid with compartment according to claim 9, wherein the compartment includes: an opposite pair of recesses for receiving the clamping members, and a closure hingedly movable within the recesses on the lid, wherein the closure for the compartment includes a peripheral flange for releasable mating engagement with the clamps.

13. A container comprising a receptacle body having a rim at an upper open end thereof and a lid therefore; a collar adapted to mount the rim; a compartment within the lid for a waste bag dispenser; a recessed hinge for the lid in the collar; recessed clamping members for the compartment in the lid to releasably secure the waste bag dispenser; and a push button release on the lid to open the lid for waste disposal.

14. A container with a combined lid and compartment therefor, wherein the container comprises a receptacle body having a rim at an upper open end thereof; and wherein the combined lid and compartment comprises an assembly including a collar adapted to be mountable on the rim of the receptacle body; a lid for the receptacle body receivable by the collar, wherein the lid includes a compartment having a floor extending within the receptacle body when received by the collar; wherein the collar includes a recessed hinge for the lid; and wherein the compartment includes recessed clamping members for releasably receiving a bag dispensing means; and a push button release on the lid to open the lid for waste disposal.

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15. The combined lid and compartment according to claim 14, further including a compartment lid for closing the compartment, and a recessed hinge for the compartment lid in the lid.

16. The combined lid and compartment according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the recessed clamping members are resiliently biased by the compartment to a holding condition to secure the bag dispensing means within the compartment, and wherein the clamping members can be moved away from the holding condition by applying a force away from the bias to allow removal of and replenishment of the bag dispensing means within the compartment.

17. A sanitary container or bin comprising: a shaped hollow body having a floor and dependent walls ending in an upper rim forming a collar; a lid for closing and opening the shaped hollow body for depositing waste; a recessed hinge in the collar for the lid; a compartment in the lid for a waste bag dispenser; recessed clamps for the waste bag dispenser in the compartment to releasably secure the waste bag dispenser therein; a compartment lid for the compartment and a recessed hinge in the lid for the compartment lid; and a push button release on the lid to open the lid for waste disposal in the shaped hollow body.

18. A container with a lid and compartment for a waste bag dispenser, comprising: a waste receptacle body having an outer rim at an upper open end thereof; a recessed hinge for the lid in the outer rim; a recessed hinge for the compartment in the lid; recessed clamping members for releasably retaining the waste bag dispenser in the compartment; a compartment lid for the compartment and a recessed hinge in the lid for the compartment lid; and a push button release on the lid to open the lid for waste disposal.

19. The container of claim 18, wherein the lid is hingedly mounted in the recessed hinge of the outer rim, and the lid is operable between a closed condition substantially reducing odour, and an open condition for waste disposal.

20. The container of claim 18, wherein the outer rim is a collar.

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21. The container of claim 18, wherein the container includes a separate collar shaped and adapted to be mounted on the outer rim of the waste receptacle body.

22. The container of claim 18 or claim 19, wherein the collar comprises an outer ring structure and a contiguous inner chamfered ring structure.

23. The container of claim 22, wherein the combined ring structures of the collar includes a recess section underneath which is adapted to receive the top end rim of the receptacle body in a seated position on the top end rim in a fixed or removable location, and wherein the collar provides a relatively static frame to provide a stable point to allow hinged opening and closing movement of the compartment about the recessed hinged mounts.

24. The container of claim 18, wherein the compartment comprises a floor and dependent wall forming a volume for receiving a plurality of waste bags for use in receiving a waste sanitary product.

25. The container of claim 24, wherein the compartment is generally rectangular having a floor and dependent side and opposing end walls wherein the floor is suspended below the upper rim or collar when in a closed position.

26. The container of claim 25, wherein the compartment includes an opposite pair of recesses built into the walls of the compartment for receiving the clamps therein; a compartment lid hingedly mounted within recessed hinge mounts in the lid; and a releasable locking means on the compartment lid and the lid for releasably retaining the compartment lid in a closed position.

27. The container of claim 25, wherein the opposing end walls of the compartment include an arcuate concave cut out section of the wall behind the clips forming the recesses in which the clips are integrally formed and biased towards a retaining position inwardly of the compartment to allow room for movement of the clips away from the biased position within the cut out section when it is desired to remove or replace the waste bag dispenser housed therein.

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28. The container of claim 26, wherein the releasable locking means includes mating structures on the compartment lid and the lid.

29. The container of claim 18, wherein the compartment lid further includes an upturned lip which allows insertion of fingers for applying a releasing force to the releasable locking means to disengage the compartment lid for access to the compartment.

30. The container of claim 18, wherein the recessed clamps are resilient clips biased to a first position in the recessed walls for retaining a bag dispensing means located within the compartment allowing the bag dispensing means to be secured within the compartment when the lid is in an open condition.

31. The container of claim 30, wherein the clips are integrally molded to an internal surface of the recessed walls of the compartment, and resiliently biased towards a retaining condition to secure the bag dispenser within the compartment, and can be displaced from a retaining condition to a release condition within the curved cut out recess by finger pressure urging the clips away from the biased position.

32. The container of claim 31, wherein the clips include an L-shaped gripping end for engaging an edge portion of the waste bag dispenser in a stable condition so that a waste bag can be readily dispensed, and when a dispenser is exhausted of waste bags, the clips can be manually urged outwardly to disengage the dispenser and replacement of fresh dispenser.