US3211367A

US3211367A - Refuse disposal structure

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Publication number: US3211367A
Application number: US294515A
Authority: US
Inventors: Jessop Herbert Daunt
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1963-07-12
Filing date: 1963-07-12
Publication date: 1965-10-12
Anticipated expiration: 1982-10-12

Description

Oct. 12, 1965 H. D. JESSOP REFUSE DISPOSAL STRUCTURE 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed July 12, 1963 I NV EN TOR. fliiiiiffi. 55m

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ITTOPA/ZVJ Oct. 12, 1965 H. D. JESSOP REFUSE DISPOSAL STRUCTURE 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed July 12, 1963 INVENTOR. flieaier D. Jissap IT'TOP/VIVJ United States Patent 3,211,367 REFUSE DISPOSAL STRUCTURE Herbert Daunt Jessop, 114 Prairie Place, Glendora, Calif. Filed July 12, 1963, Ser. No. 294,515 3 Claims. (Cl. 232-432) This invention relates to a trash or waste receptacle and, more particularly, a receptacle which is constructed to fit between the studs and partially Within the walls of a house.

In brief, the invention comprises a generally rectangular framework having a vertical upper front opening and a rear opening that extends substantially the full vertical length of the framework. Upper, lower and side flanges are utilized for positioning the framework relative to and partially within the wall framing members of a house, the front opening being accessible from within the house and the rear opening being accessible from outside. In addition, a disposable bag is provided within the framework, said bag being supported and held open by a pair of complementary inner and outer frames. When one disposable bag becomes filled, it may be easily removed through the rear opening of the framework; the complementary inner and outer frames are then assembled to a second disposable bag, and the assembly is positioned within the framework.

An additional feature of the invention involves the use of a telescopically adjustable sleeve which serves as an extension to the front opening of the framework, thereby allowing the framework to be positioned properly for various wall thicknesses. Other distinctive features of the invention include an interior bottom surface that enhances cleaning; a canopy frame section extending from the outside wall to enlarge upon the retainer capacity of the receptacle; and a cushion or padding disposed within and supported upon the bottom surface to break the fall of frangible articles such as bottles.

Thus, a primary object of the invention is to provide a unitary waste receptacle that may be installed within an outside wall of a house; a receptacle that is not only easy to install but is convenient to use and is easy to maintain. Other objects of this invention will become apparent in view of the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings.

In the drawings forming a part of this application and in which like parts are identified by like reference numerals throughout the same.

FIG. 1 is a vertical section taken through the wall of a house and through a preferred embodiment of waste receptacle contemplated by this invention, certain parts of the receptacle being shown in side elevation rather than section;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the receptacle shown in FIG. '1;

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of mounting frames and the upper end of a disposable bag, showing their construction and indicating the manner of assembly; and

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the mounting frames and bag after they are assembled.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 in particular, there is illustrated a generally rectangular framework mounted within a wall comprising a front-inside panel 11, a rearoutside panel 12 and wood framing members 13 and 14. Framework 10 comprises a top plate 15, a bottom plate 16, parallel side panels 17, 18 and a front panel 19. A flange 20 extends along the upper edge of panel 19 as to define the lower edge of an upper front opening 21. It will be noted also that the framework defines a rear opening extending substantially the full vertical length thereof.

The rear edge of plate is inclined downwardly as to form a canopy which extends rearwardly from an upper flange 22. A portion of side panels 17, 18 and bottom plate 16 also extend rearwardly from

side flanges

23, 24 and 25, respectively. Flanges 22-25 serve to position framework 10 horizontally relative to exterior wall 12, while other flanges 26 and 27 are used for mounting the framework to framing members 13 and 14. That portion of framework 10 which extends outward from wall 12 may be characterized as a canopy frame sect-ion which increases the retainer capacity of the framework beyond that which would be provided by a receptacle of wall thickness.

Framework 10 further comprises a sleeve 28 having a continuous front flange 29 that frames the front opening 21 and is overlapped with edges of wall 11. The sleeve 28 may be horizontally adjusted and telescoped within opening 21 to accommodate various wall thicknesses. Once adjusted the sleeve is held in place by a screw 30.

A front door panel 31 is pivotally hinged along the lower edge of flange 29 by means of horizontally spaced lips 32, which are projected through similarly spaced openings 33 in flange 29. This construction permits complete removal of door panel 31 for purposes of cleaning. In ordinary use the door is biased toward a closed position by a spring 34 detachably secured to a hook 35, and an operating handle 36 is mounted on the front surface of door panel 31.

The rear opening of framework 10 is closed by a rear door panel 37 mounted on a vertical piano hinge 38 and adapted to be held closed by a conventional spring latch 39. Weatherstripping 40 may be used peripherally within the rear opening to keep out moisture.

A disposable bag 41, preferably made of plastic material, is supported within framework 11 from a pair of complementary rectangular frames 42 and 43. Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, it will be evident that bag 41 is mounted to the frames by first projecting its upper open end through the bottom of frame 42. Then, after folding the mouth of the bag over the sides of frame 42, frame 43 is placed over the top to secure the bag in place. Frame 42 is provided with side flanges 44 and 45 which may be rested upon mounting rails 46 and 47 secured within framework 10 to side panels 17 and 18, respectively. Flanges 44 and 45 and other flanges 48 and 49 provide a contact surface for clamping the bag against the end of frame 43.

With particular reference to FIG. 1, it will be noted that bottom plate 16 is inclined downwardly from front to rear. This insures that any liquid disposed within the framework will flow toward the rear. Moreover, it enhances cleaning of the receptacle by spraying the inside with a hose. It is further contemplated that a cushion or padding 50 be supported upon the bottom surface to break the fail of frangible articles such as bottles. Cushion 50 may be formed with a one inch thick piece of styrofoam, and cemented to the bottom surface.

Although a preferred embodiment of this invention has been illustrated and described, it is to be understood that various changes may be made without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the attached claims, and each of such changes is contemplated.

What I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. A waste disposal device for incorporation in a building wall, comprising: a disposable bag adapted to form an elongated waste receptacle of generally constant cross section open at one end; a generally rectangular housing having a first opening at its upper end and a second opening extending substantially the full vertical length of said bag; a first door closing said first opening; a second door closing said second opening; and means for supporting said bag with its open end at approximately a forty-five degree angle to the horizontal and its front and rear top edges immediately adjacent the bottom of said front opening and the top of said rear opening, respectively.

2. A waste disposal device for incorporation in a building wall, comprising: a disposable bag adapted to form an elongated waste receptacle of generally constant cross section having at one end an opening of generally the same cross section; a generally rectangular housing having a front opening at its upper end and a rear opening extending substantially the full vertical length thereof; a rear door closing said rear opening; a front door closing said front opening, said front door being biased into closed position; and means for supporting said bag so that its said opening is immediately adjacent said front opening; said front door being removably mounted to said housing and formed with horizontally spaced downwardly projecting lips, and said housing having horizontally spaced openings formed along the lower edge of said front opening for receiving said lips.

3. A Waste disposal device for incorporation in a building wall, comprising: a disposable bag adapted to form an elongated waste receptacle of generally constant cross section having at one end an opening of generally the same cross section; a generally rectangular housing having a front opening at its upper end and a rear opena} ing extending substantially the full vertical length thereof; a rear door closing said rear opening; a front door closing said front opening, said front door being biased into closed position; and means for supporting said bag so that its said opening is immediately adjacent said front opening; said means for supporting said bag comprising a pair of complementary frames, one frame being slightly larger than the other and one frame having side flanges engageable with forwardly downwardly inclined interior side supporting surfaces of said housing, said frames holding the perimeter of the opening of said bag between them to support said bag with its opening at an angle to said front opening.

References Cited by the Examiner UNITED STATES PATENTS 494,050 3/93 Anderson 2321.2 2,448,225 8/ 48 Malloy 232- 17 2,792,171 5/57 Rosset 232-44 2,916,183 12/59 Ariens 23243.2 3,029,012 4/62 Leslie 232-432 FRANK B. SHERRY, Primary Examiner.

Claims

1. A WASTE DISPOSAL DEVICE FOR INCORPORATION IN A BUILDING WALL, COMPRISING: A DISPOSABLE BAG ADAPTED TO FORM AN ELONGATED WASTE RECEPTACLE OF GENERALLY CONSTANT CROSS SECTION OPEN AT ONE END; A GENERALLY RECTANGULAR HOUSING HAVING A FIRST OPENING AT ITS UPPER END AND A SECOND OPENING EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY THE FULL VERTICAL LENGTH OF SIAD BAG; A FIRST DOOR CLOSING SAID FIRST OPENING; A SECOND DOOR CLOSING SAID SECOND OPENING; AND MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID BAG WITH ITS OPEN END AT APPROXIMATELY A FORTY-FIVE DEGREE ANGLE TO THE HORIZONTAL AND