CA2321454A1 - Waste container with article support - Google Patents
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Abstract
A waster container assembly comprising an open-top container and a lid for closing the open top. The container body having a bottom wall and peripheral wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall and terminating in an upper edge defining the open top. A hook or resilient finger for releasably retaining a bag, information packet, and the like, is mounted to a surface of one of the container body and the lid.
Description
WASTE CONTAINER WITH ARTICLE SUPPORT
S BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention This invention relates to a waste container for temporarily storing waste prior to deposit in a waste collection vehicle. In one of its aspects, the invention relates to a waste container with a closable lid in combination with an article support on a surface of the container or lid for supporting various articles therefrom.
Description of the Related Art Waste containers are commonly used in residential refuse collection systems.
Waste containers of this type generally have a well-known construction comprising an open-top container for receiving the refuse and a lid for closing the top of the container.
The lid is typically hingedly mounted to a portion of the container, often to a handle mounted on the container. The container usually has some type of wheel assembly mounted to a lower portion thereof to permit the easy movement of the container to the refuse collection vehicle.
In most residential waste collection systems, there is a need to periodically distribute supplies (recycling bags, leaf bags, etc.) or information (pickup schedules, rate changes, etc.) between the waste collection system and the users.
Unfortunately, waste collection is typically conducted at times when the user is not available.
Previously, supplies and/or communications have typically been left within the container or on the container after the waste is collected. Unfortunately, the interior of the containers, even after waste collection, often contain liquids or waste remnants that soil the supplies or communication, making them unusable or aesthetically unpleasing to the resident. In either case, the communication may get lost. In some cases, the waste collection system delivers the supplies or communications separately from the waste pickup or during the waste pickup, but directly to the users. Both the separate delivery and the direct delivery are undesirable in that it increases the operating costs or slows down the waste collection since the collection person must walk to each residence instead of remaining at the curb. There also may be times that the resident wants to communicate with the waste hauler, as well. An easy form of communication with the waste hauler is not presently available. Therefore, there is a need for efficient and simple transfer of supplies and communication between the municipal waste collection system and the resident.
SUMMARY OF TIIE INVENTION
The invention relates to a waste container assembly comprising an open top container body that is closed by a lid. The container body comprises a bottom wall and a peripheral wall extending upwardly therefrom. The peripheral wall terminates at an upper edge that defines the open top. The waste container assembly includes an article support for releasably retaining a bag, information packet, and the like. The article support is mounted to an interior surface of one of the container body and the lid and is enclosed within the container body when the lid closes the open top. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the article support is mounted to the interior surface of the lid.
Preferably, the article support is integrally molded with the one of the container body and the lid. The article support can have various configurations, such as a hook, a resilient finger, or a pocket. In the hook configuration, the hook preferably has a J-shaped profile comprising a first leg extending away from the interior surface and a second leg extending transversely from the first leg. Strengthening gussets can extend between the interior surface and the first leg to provide additional bending strength for the hook.
In another embodiment, the invention relates to a waste container assembly comprising an open-top container body in combination with a lid. The open-top container body has a peripheral wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall and terminating in an upper edge that defines the open top. The waste container assembly includes a hook or resilient finger for releasably retaining a bag, information packet, and the like. The hook or resilient finger is mounted to a surface of one of the container body and the lid. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the article support is mounted to the interior surface of the lid.
Preferably, the hook or resilient finger is integrally molded with one of the container body and the lid. The hook or resilient finger can be mounted to either an interior or exterior surface of either the container body or lid.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In the drawings:
FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a waste container comprising an open-top container body and lid with an article support according to the invention in the form of a hook;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the lid of FIG. 1 removed from the container;
FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the lid taken along line 3-3 of FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the article support of FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an alternative article support construction according to the invention in the form of a resilient finger mounted to an exterior surface of the lid;
FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the finger of FIG. 5;
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the invention in the form of a resilient finger mounted to an inner surface of the container body;
and FIG. 8 is a partially sectioned perspective view of a second alternative article support according to the invention in the form of a pocket formed in the lid.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
FIG. 1 illustrates a waste container assembly 10 forming the environment according to the invention. The waste container assembly 10 comprises an open-top -, _,-container body 12 to which is hingedly mounted a lid 14 having an interior surface thereof having an article support of the cantilevered-type in the shape of a hook 16.
While the lid is preferably hingedly mounted to the container body I 2, for purposes of the invention, the lid can be connected to the container body 12 in any suitable manner or completely disconnected from the container body 12.
The open-top container body 12 comprises a peripheral wall formed from a front wall 18, rear wall 20, and opposing side walls 22, 24 that extend upwardly from a bottom wall (not shown).
Shoulders 26 are formed in an upper portion of the container body at the intersections of the front wall 18, rear wall 20, and side walls 22, 24. The shoulders 26 functionally divide the container body into a reduced cross-sectional area portion 28 and an enlarged cross-sectional area portion 30. The shoulders 26 also provide a surface against which a hydraulic arm of a collection vehicle can abut to lift the waste container for dumping the contents during waste collection.
The upper portion of the container body terminates in a peripheral lip 32 that defines the open top of the container 12 and provides structural rigidity. A
handle assembly 34 extends from the rear wall 20 of the container body 12.
Although not shown, the open-top container 12 typically includes a wheel assembly mounted near the intersection of the rear wall 20 with the bottom wall of the open-top container 12. The wheel assembly typically includes an axle that is received within support webs extending from the open-top container with wheels mounted on opposite ends of the axle. A suitable wheel assembly is disclosed in U.S.
Patent 5,716,107, and is incorporated by reference.
Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the lid 14 has a top 40 from which depends a peripheral lip 42. A series of hinge elements 44 extend from a rear edge of the peripheral lip 42 and rotatably connect to the handle assembly 34 to rotatably mount the lid 14 to the container 12. The lid includes an outer surface 46 and an inner surface 48.
The lid can be rotated from a closed position where it overlies the open-top container 12 and an open position where access is provided to the interior of the container 12. The lid peripheral lip 42 is preferably sized so that it overlies or encompasses at least a portion of the container peripheral lip 32 to prevent the introduction of fluids into the open-top container 12 when the lid is in the closed position.
Referring to FIGS. 2-4, the article support or hook 16 extends from the inner surface 48 of the lid 14. The hook is preferably J-shaped and comprises a long leg 50 extending from the inner surface 48 and a second leg comprising a bight portion 52 from which extends a catch 54. The catch 54 is shorter in length than the leg 50, providing a gap between the end of the catch 54 and the inner surface 48 whereby an article such as a small bag or a portion of an article can be positioned over the catch 54 and retained between the leg 50, bight 52, and catch 54. Strengthening gussets or webs 56 extend between the leg 50 and the inner surface 48. The strengthening webs 56 increase the bending strength of the article support to prevent the leg SO from bending in response to the weight of any article retained on the hook 16.
1 S Preferably, the container and lid are separately molded and subsequently assembled. The hook 16 is preferably molded as an integral part of the lid 14.
Injection molding is the preferred form of formation of the lid with the article hook 16.
The hook 16 provides an efficient and simple system for distributing articles between the waste collection system and the resident. The waste collection worker need only affix the article to the article support and close the lid after the waste has been collected from the waste container assembly 10. The affixation of the article to the lid can easily be done as part of the waste collection process and does not require substantially extra effort or time from the waste collection worker.
For example, during the waste collection process, the waste collection worker typically moves the waste container assembly 10 toward the waste collection vehicle.
The waste collection worker manually or through the use of a hydraulic arm lifts the waste container into a position where the contents of the waste container dump into the waste collection vehicle through gravity. In the dumping position, the waste container assembly 10 is substantially or completely inverted, resulting in the swinging of the lid from the closed position to an open position. As the waste container is returned to the ground after dumping, the lid typically remains in the open position and rests against the side of the waste container. In this position, the waste collection worker can easily affix the article to the article support and then manually return the lid to the closed position where the article is suspended from the article support without contacting the sidewalls or bottom of the waste container. The resident will see the bag or article the next time the lid is opened. Alternatively, the lid can be left open and the bag or article on the article support will be secure on the lid and clearly visible to the resident.
The preferred location of the article support is on the interior of the waste container body 12 and lid 14 to protect the article earned by the article support from the environment exterior of the waste container assembly. However, depending on a particular application and the type of article being supported, it is within the scope of the invention for the article support to be placed on the exterior of the container body or lid.
FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrate an alternative embodiment of the invention in which a cantilevered-type article support is placed on the exterior of the lid. The waste container assembly of this embodiment is substantially identical to the waste container assembly illustrated in FIGS. 1-4 and like parts will be identified with like numbers.
The major distinction between the alternative embodiment illustrated in FIGS.
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and 6 and the preferred embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1-4 is that the article support is in the form of a resilient finger 70 extending from the upper surface 46 of the lid 14. The finger 70 has one end 72 mounted to the upper surface 46 and another end 74 that is free of and spaced slightly above the upper surface 46. In side profile, the finger 70 has a slight S-shape, which enhances the resiliency of the finger 70 along with its tendency to bias the free end 74 toward the upper surface 46.
Although the finger 70 can be used to secure bags and the like to the lid 14 by inserting the free end 74 of the finger 70 through an opening in a loop on the bag, the finger 70 is best suited for compressively retaining a communication between the free end 74 and the upper surface 46. Therefore, it is preferred that the space between the free end 74 and the upper surface 46 be sized to compressively retain a document or document holder between the finger free end 74 and the upper surface 46.
The finger can have many different side profiles and is not limited to an S-shaped side profile. For example, the finger can have a continuous arcuate profile.
Alternatively, the finger can have a first discrete element extending substantially perpendicularly away from the upper surface 46 and a transverse element extending from the first element and substantially overlying the upper surface 46. As in the first embodiment of FIGS. I-4, the resilient finger 70 can be integrally formed with the lid 14.
The article support is not limited to being placed only on the lid as illustrated in the preferred and alternative embodiments. FIG. 7 illustrates yet another embodiment of the invention in which the article support is placed on the container body 12.
Referring to FIG. 7 in which like numbers have been used to identify like parts, the finger 70 is placed on an upper interior surface of the container body 12. While such a positioning of the finger 70 on the upper inner surface of the container body 12 is possible, it is not preferred, because there is an increased likelihood that any article mounted to the finger 70 is more likely to contact the inner surface of the peripheral wall and transfer any soil thereon to the article, unlike the preferred location of positioning the article support on the interior surface 48 of the lid 14.
In yet another embodiment of the invention, the hook 16 or finger 70 can be mounted to an exterior surface of the container 12. Preferably, the hook 16 or finger 70 is mounted to an upper portion of the body, for example, in the enlarged cross sectional area 30.
FIG. 8 illustrates another alternative construction for the article support of the recess-type in the form of a pocket 80 formed in the lid 14. Pocket sidewalls 82, 84 extend away from the lid bottom surface 48. A pocket bottom wall 86 connects the sidewalls to form the pocket with an open face 88. Preferably the pocket sidewalls 82, 84 taper downwardly from the open face 88, negating the need for a rear wall.
However, a _7_ rear wall can be provided if desired. The pocket 80 is preferably injection molded with the lid. The pocket 80 can be of various sizes depending on the particular application.
The article support provides a novel structure for implementing an information distribution system between the waste collection system and the user. The waste collection system can suspend many different types of articles from the article support.
For example, special recycling bags can be suspended from the article support as special communications or notices regarding changes to the waste collection process.
An additional advantage of some of the embodiments of the invention is that the article support is located on the interior of the lid, so that the article can be attached as part of the waste collection process without the need for special delivery directly to the resident. Further, the article is shielded from the weather when the lid is closed.
While the invention has been specifically described in connection with certain specific embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that this is by way of illustration and not of limitation. Reasonable variation and modification are possible within the scope of the forgoing disclosure with out departing from the spirit of the invention which is defined in the appended claims.
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S BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention This invention relates to a waste container for temporarily storing waste prior to deposit in a waste collection vehicle. In one of its aspects, the invention relates to a waste container with a closable lid in combination with an article support on a surface of the container or lid for supporting various articles therefrom.
Description of the Related Art Waste containers are commonly used in residential refuse collection systems.
Waste containers of this type generally have a well-known construction comprising an open-top container for receiving the refuse and a lid for closing the top of the container.
The lid is typically hingedly mounted to a portion of the container, often to a handle mounted on the container. The container usually has some type of wheel assembly mounted to a lower portion thereof to permit the easy movement of the container to the refuse collection vehicle.
In most residential waste collection systems, there is a need to periodically distribute supplies (recycling bags, leaf bags, etc.) or information (pickup schedules, rate changes, etc.) between the waste collection system and the users.
Unfortunately, waste collection is typically conducted at times when the user is not available.
Previously, supplies and/or communications have typically been left within the container or on the container after the waste is collected. Unfortunately, the interior of the containers, even after waste collection, often contain liquids or waste remnants that soil the supplies or communication, making them unusable or aesthetically unpleasing to the resident. In either case, the communication may get lost. In some cases, the waste collection system delivers the supplies or communications separately from the waste pickup or during the waste pickup, but directly to the users. Both the separate delivery and the direct delivery are undesirable in that it increases the operating costs or slows down the waste collection since the collection person must walk to each residence instead of remaining at the curb. There also may be times that the resident wants to communicate with the waste hauler, as well. An easy form of communication with the waste hauler is not presently available. Therefore, there is a need for efficient and simple transfer of supplies and communication between the municipal waste collection system and the resident.
SUMMARY OF TIIE INVENTION
The invention relates to a waste container assembly comprising an open top container body that is closed by a lid. The container body comprises a bottom wall and a peripheral wall extending upwardly therefrom. The peripheral wall terminates at an upper edge that defines the open top. The waste container assembly includes an article support for releasably retaining a bag, information packet, and the like. The article support is mounted to an interior surface of one of the container body and the lid and is enclosed within the container body when the lid closes the open top. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the article support is mounted to the interior surface of the lid.
Preferably, the article support is integrally molded with the one of the container body and the lid. The article support can have various configurations, such as a hook, a resilient finger, or a pocket. In the hook configuration, the hook preferably has a J-shaped profile comprising a first leg extending away from the interior surface and a second leg extending transversely from the first leg. Strengthening gussets can extend between the interior surface and the first leg to provide additional bending strength for the hook.
In another embodiment, the invention relates to a waste container assembly comprising an open-top container body in combination with a lid. The open-top container body has a peripheral wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall and terminating in an upper edge that defines the open top. The waste container assembly includes a hook or resilient finger for releasably retaining a bag, information packet, and the like. The hook or resilient finger is mounted to a surface of one of the container body and the lid. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the article support is mounted to the interior surface of the lid.
Preferably, the hook or resilient finger is integrally molded with one of the container body and the lid. The hook or resilient finger can be mounted to either an interior or exterior surface of either the container body or lid.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In the drawings:
FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a waste container comprising an open-top container body and lid with an article support according to the invention in the form of a hook;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the lid of FIG. 1 removed from the container;
FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the lid taken along line 3-3 of FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the article support of FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an alternative article support construction according to the invention in the form of a resilient finger mounted to an exterior surface of the lid;
FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the finger of FIG. 5;
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the invention in the form of a resilient finger mounted to an inner surface of the container body;
and FIG. 8 is a partially sectioned perspective view of a second alternative article support according to the invention in the form of a pocket formed in the lid.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
FIG. 1 illustrates a waste container assembly 10 forming the environment according to the invention. The waste container assembly 10 comprises an open-top -, _,-container body 12 to which is hingedly mounted a lid 14 having an interior surface thereof having an article support of the cantilevered-type in the shape of a hook 16.
While the lid is preferably hingedly mounted to the container body I 2, for purposes of the invention, the lid can be connected to the container body 12 in any suitable manner or completely disconnected from the container body 12.
The open-top container body 12 comprises a peripheral wall formed from a front wall 18, rear wall 20, and opposing side walls 22, 24 that extend upwardly from a bottom wall (not shown).
Shoulders 26 are formed in an upper portion of the container body at the intersections of the front wall 18, rear wall 20, and side walls 22, 24. The shoulders 26 functionally divide the container body into a reduced cross-sectional area portion 28 and an enlarged cross-sectional area portion 30. The shoulders 26 also provide a surface against which a hydraulic arm of a collection vehicle can abut to lift the waste container for dumping the contents during waste collection.
The upper portion of the container body terminates in a peripheral lip 32 that defines the open top of the container 12 and provides structural rigidity. A
handle assembly 34 extends from the rear wall 20 of the container body 12.
Although not shown, the open-top container 12 typically includes a wheel assembly mounted near the intersection of the rear wall 20 with the bottom wall of the open-top container 12. The wheel assembly typically includes an axle that is received within support webs extending from the open-top container with wheels mounted on opposite ends of the axle. A suitable wheel assembly is disclosed in U.S.
Patent 5,716,107, and is incorporated by reference.
Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the lid 14 has a top 40 from which depends a peripheral lip 42. A series of hinge elements 44 extend from a rear edge of the peripheral lip 42 and rotatably connect to the handle assembly 34 to rotatably mount the lid 14 to the container 12. The lid includes an outer surface 46 and an inner surface 48.
The lid can be rotated from a closed position where it overlies the open-top container 12 and an open position where access is provided to the interior of the container 12. The lid peripheral lip 42 is preferably sized so that it overlies or encompasses at least a portion of the container peripheral lip 32 to prevent the introduction of fluids into the open-top container 12 when the lid is in the closed position.
Referring to FIGS. 2-4, the article support or hook 16 extends from the inner surface 48 of the lid 14. The hook is preferably J-shaped and comprises a long leg 50 extending from the inner surface 48 and a second leg comprising a bight portion 52 from which extends a catch 54. The catch 54 is shorter in length than the leg 50, providing a gap between the end of the catch 54 and the inner surface 48 whereby an article such as a small bag or a portion of an article can be positioned over the catch 54 and retained between the leg 50, bight 52, and catch 54. Strengthening gussets or webs 56 extend between the leg 50 and the inner surface 48. The strengthening webs 56 increase the bending strength of the article support to prevent the leg SO from bending in response to the weight of any article retained on the hook 16.
1 S Preferably, the container and lid are separately molded and subsequently assembled. The hook 16 is preferably molded as an integral part of the lid 14.
Injection molding is the preferred form of formation of the lid with the article hook 16.
The hook 16 provides an efficient and simple system for distributing articles between the waste collection system and the resident. The waste collection worker need only affix the article to the article support and close the lid after the waste has been collected from the waste container assembly 10. The affixation of the article to the lid can easily be done as part of the waste collection process and does not require substantially extra effort or time from the waste collection worker.
For example, during the waste collection process, the waste collection worker typically moves the waste container assembly 10 toward the waste collection vehicle.
The waste collection worker manually or through the use of a hydraulic arm lifts the waste container into a position where the contents of the waste container dump into the waste collection vehicle through gravity. In the dumping position, the waste container assembly 10 is substantially or completely inverted, resulting in the swinging of the lid from the closed position to an open position. As the waste container is returned to the ground after dumping, the lid typically remains in the open position and rests against the side of the waste container. In this position, the waste collection worker can easily affix the article to the article support and then manually return the lid to the closed position where the article is suspended from the article support without contacting the sidewalls or bottom of the waste container. The resident will see the bag or article the next time the lid is opened. Alternatively, the lid can be left open and the bag or article on the article support will be secure on the lid and clearly visible to the resident.
The preferred location of the article support is on the interior of the waste container body 12 and lid 14 to protect the article earned by the article support from the environment exterior of the waste container assembly. However, depending on a particular application and the type of article being supported, it is within the scope of the invention for the article support to be placed on the exterior of the container body or lid.
FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrate an alternative embodiment of the invention in which a cantilevered-type article support is placed on the exterior of the lid. The waste container assembly of this embodiment is substantially identical to the waste container assembly illustrated in FIGS. 1-4 and like parts will be identified with like numbers.
The major distinction between the alternative embodiment illustrated in FIGS.
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and 6 and the preferred embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1-4 is that the article support is in the form of a resilient finger 70 extending from the upper surface 46 of the lid 14. The finger 70 has one end 72 mounted to the upper surface 46 and another end 74 that is free of and spaced slightly above the upper surface 46. In side profile, the finger 70 has a slight S-shape, which enhances the resiliency of the finger 70 along with its tendency to bias the free end 74 toward the upper surface 46.
Although the finger 70 can be used to secure bags and the like to the lid 14 by inserting the free end 74 of the finger 70 through an opening in a loop on the bag, the finger 70 is best suited for compressively retaining a communication between the free end 74 and the upper surface 46. Therefore, it is preferred that the space between the free end 74 and the upper surface 46 be sized to compressively retain a document or document holder between the finger free end 74 and the upper surface 46.
The finger can have many different side profiles and is not limited to an S-shaped side profile. For example, the finger can have a continuous arcuate profile.
Alternatively, the finger can have a first discrete element extending substantially perpendicularly away from the upper surface 46 and a transverse element extending from the first element and substantially overlying the upper surface 46. As in the first embodiment of FIGS. I-4, the resilient finger 70 can be integrally formed with the lid 14.
The article support is not limited to being placed only on the lid as illustrated in the preferred and alternative embodiments. FIG. 7 illustrates yet another embodiment of the invention in which the article support is placed on the container body 12.
Referring to FIG. 7 in which like numbers have been used to identify like parts, the finger 70 is placed on an upper interior surface of the container body 12. While such a positioning of the finger 70 on the upper inner surface of the container body 12 is possible, it is not preferred, because there is an increased likelihood that any article mounted to the finger 70 is more likely to contact the inner surface of the peripheral wall and transfer any soil thereon to the article, unlike the preferred location of positioning the article support on the interior surface 48 of the lid 14.
In yet another embodiment of the invention, the hook 16 or finger 70 can be mounted to an exterior surface of the container 12. Preferably, the hook 16 or finger 70 is mounted to an upper portion of the body, for example, in the enlarged cross sectional area 30.
FIG. 8 illustrates another alternative construction for the article support of the recess-type in the form of a pocket 80 formed in the lid 14. Pocket sidewalls 82, 84 extend away from the lid bottom surface 48. A pocket bottom wall 86 connects the sidewalls to form the pocket with an open face 88. Preferably the pocket sidewalls 82, 84 taper downwardly from the open face 88, negating the need for a rear wall.
However, a _7_ rear wall can be provided if desired. The pocket 80 is preferably injection molded with the lid. The pocket 80 can be of various sizes depending on the particular application.
The article support provides a novel structure for implementing an information distribution system between the waste collection system and the user. The waste collection system can suspend many different types of articles from the article support.
For example, special recycling bags can be suspended from the article support as special communications or notices regarding changes to the waste collection process.
An additional advantage of some of the embodiments of the invention is that the article support is located on the interior of the lid, so that the article can be attached as part of the waste collection process without the need for special delivery directly to the resident. Further, the article is shielded from the weather when the lid is closed.
While the invention has been specifically described in connection with certain specific embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that this is by way of illustration and not of limitation. Reasonable variation and modification are possible within the scope of the forgoing disclosure with out departing from the spirit of the invention which is defined in the appended claims.
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1. In a waste container assembly comprising an open-top container body having a bottom wall and an a peripheral wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall, with the peripheral wall terminating in an upper edge defining the open top, and a lid for closing the open top, the improvement comprising:
an article support for releasably retaining a bag, information packet and the like, wherein the article support is mounted to an interior surface of one of the container body and the lid and is enclosed within the container body when the lid closes the open top.
an article support for releasably retaining a bag, information packet and the like, wherein the article support is mounted to an interior surface of one of the container body and the lid and is enclosed within the container body when the lid closes the open top.
2. The waste container assembly according to claim 1, wherein the article support is integrally molded with the one of the container body and the lid.
3. The waste container assembly according to claim 1, wherein the article support is mounted to the interior surface of the lid.
4. The waste container assembly according to claim 1, wherein the article support is mounted to the interior surface of the container body.
5. The waste container assembly according to claim 1, wherein the article support is a hook.
6. The waste container assembly according to claim 5, wherein the hook has a J-shaped profile comprising a first leg extending away from the interior surface and a second leg extending transversally from the first leg.
7. The waste container assembly according to claim 6, wherein the hook has a strengthening gusset extending between the first leg and the interior surface.
8. The waste container assembly according to claim 1, wherein the article support is a resilient finger having a free end closely adjacent the interior surface.
9. The waste container assembly according to claim 1, wherein the article support is recess.
10. The waste container assembly according to claim 9, wherein in the recess is a pocket formed in the lid.
11. The waste container assembly according to claim 10, wherein the recess has an open face located on a front edge surface of the lid.
12. In a waste container assembly comprising an open-top container body having a bottom wall and a peripheral wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall and terminating in an upper edge defining the open top, and a lid for closing the open top, the improvement comprising:
an article support in the form of a hook or resilient finger for releasably retaining a bag, information packet, and the like, the hook or resilient finger is mounted to a surface of one of the container body and the lid.
an article support in the form of a hook or resilient finger for releasably retaining a bag, information packet, and the like, the hook or resilient finger is mounted to a surface of one of the container body and the lid.
13. The waste container assembly according to claim 12, wherein the article support is in the form of the resilient finger which has a free end closely adjacent the surface.
14. The waste container assembly according to claim 12, wherein the hook or resilient finger is integrally molded with the one of the container body and the lid.
15. The waste container assembly according to claim 12, wherein the hook or resilient finger is mounted to an upper portion of the container body.
16. The waste container assembly according to claim 15, wherein the hook or resilient finger is mounted to an interior surface of the container body.
17. The waste container assembly according to claim 15, wherein the hook or resilient finger is mounted to an exterior surface of the container body.
18. The waste container assembly according to claim 12, wherein the hook or resilient finger is mounted to the lid.
19. The waste container assembly according to claim 18, wherein the hook or resilient finger is mounted to an interior surface of the lid.
20. The waste container assembly according to claim 18, wherein the hook or resilient finger is mounted to an exterior surface of the lid.
21. The waste container assembly according to claim 20, wherein the exterior surface is a top exterior surface.
22. The waste container assembly according to claim 12, wherein the hook has a J-shape profile comprising a first leg extending away from the interior surface and a second leg extending transversally from the first leg.
23. The waste container assembly according to claim 22, wherein the hook has a strengthening gusset extending between the first leg and the interior surface.
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