Trash Receptacle With Dispensable Bags

Abstract

The trash receptacle may include an outer shell defining a cavity and a rim defining an opening to the cavity. The trash receptacle may include a divider that divides the cavity into a compartment and a bin, wherein the divider defines a hole that passes therethrough. The receptacle may include a plurality of bags connected in a series. The bags may have a top defining an opening and a bottom that is closed, wherein the bags are connected such that the bottom of each bag is separably attached to the top of the next bag in the series. The bags may include a closure for the opening of the bag. When the bags are stored in the compartment, the bags may be pulled through the hole of the divider individually, such that the first bag will pull the second bag through the divider.

1 . A trash receptacle comprising:
 a housing, the housing includes;
 an outer shell defining a cavity; 
 a rim defining an opening to the cavity; 
   a divider that divides the cavity into a compartment and a bin, wherein the divider defines a hole that passes therethrough; and   a plurality of bags, the bags having a top defining an opening and a bottom that is closed, the opening includes a closure.   
   
   
       2 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein the closure is an adhesive material around an upper edge defining the opening. 
   
   
       3 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein the bags have a height less than 30 inches. 
   
   
       4 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein the bags have a width less than 30 inches. 
   
   
       5 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein the receptacle has a height less than 30 inches. 
   
   
       6 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein the receptacle has a width less than 30 inches. 
   
   
       7 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein the bags are connected 
   
   
       8 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein the bags are unconnected. 
   
   
       9 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein the bags are connected in series such that the bottom of each bag is separably attached to the top of the next bag in the series, wherein when the bags are stored in the compartment they may be pulled through the hole of the divider one at a time, with the tops of the bags leading the bottoms, such that a first bag will pull a second bag through the divider as the first bag is pulled away from the divider, wherein when the top of a bag passes through the divider it may be opened to receive material. 
   
   
       10 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein bags are configured such that, after they are open, they may be fitted around the rim of the housing such that the rim will help ensure the bag remains open and does not fall away from the opening of the housing. 
   
   
       11 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein the housing includes a top and bottom, wherein the rim is located at the top of the receptacle and the bottom is closed. 
   
   
       12 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein the outer shell defines a tube which connects the top of the housing and the bottom of the housing. 
   
   
       13 . The trash receptacle of  claim 12 , wherein the body tube is oval in shape. 
   
   
       14 . The trash receptacle of  claim 12 , wherein the compartment is defined by the bottom of housing, the divider, and the portion of the outer shell between the divider and the bottom of the housing. 
   
   
       15 . The trash receptacle of  claim 12 , wherein the bin is defined by the divider and the portion of the outer shell above the divider. 
   
   
       16 . The trash receptacle of  claim 11 , wherein the bottom of the housing is substantially flat such that the trash receptacle may stand erect resting on the bottom of the housing. 
   
   
       17 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein the divider is independent of the housing such that the divider may be repeatedly removed and inserted. 
   
   
       18 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein the divider has a top, a bottom, and an outer edge. 
   
   
       19 . The trash receptacle of  claim 18 , wherein the outer edge of the divider is substantially flush with an interior surface of the housing. 
   
   
       20 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein the bags are plastic. 
   
   
       21 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein the bags are substantially impermeable to odors. 
   
   
       22 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein the bags include a liquid absorbing agent. 
   
   
       23 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein the bags include an odor neutralizing agent. 
   
   
       24 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein the bags include an antimicrobial agent. 
   
   
       25 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein the bags include a fragrance releasing agent. 
   
   
       26 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein the bags are heat resistant to a temperature of 400 F. 
   
   
       27 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein the bags are connected in series such that the bottom of each bag is separably attached to the top of the next bag in the series, the bags are connected in series along perforated lines. 
   
   
       28 . A trash receptacle comprising:
 a housing, the housing includes;
 an outer shell defining a cavity; 
 a rim defining an opening to the cavity; 
 a bottom, wherein the bottom is removable; 
   a divider that divides the cavity into a compartment and a bin, wherein the divider defines a hole that passes therethrough; and   a plurality of bags, the bags having a top defining an opening and a bottom that is closed, the opening includes a closure.   
   
   
       29 . The trash receptacle of  claim 28 , wherein an inside surface of the bottom includes the compartment for receiving the plurality of bags. 
   
   
       30 . The trash receptacle of  claim 29 , wherein the compartment has a lid that includes an opening through which bags are dispensed. 
   
   
       31 . The trash receptacle of  claim 30 , wherein the lid is hingedly attached to the compartment. 
   
   
       32 . The trash receptacle of  claim 28 , wherein the bottom is attached to the remainder of the housing along a hinge, wherein the bottom is pivotable between an open position and a closed position around the hinge. 
   
   
       33 . The trash receptacle of  claim 32 , wherein the bottom includes the compartment for receiving the pre-dispensed plurality of bags, the compartment having a lid that is hingedly attached to the compartment, wherein the lid is pivotable between an open position and a closed position. 
   
   
       34 . The trash receptacle of  claims 28 , wherein the bags are connected in series such that the bottom of each bag is separably attached to the top of the next bag in the series, wherein when the bags are stored in the compartment the bags may be pulled through the hole of the divider one at a time, with the tops of the bags leading the bottoms, such that a first bag will pull a second bag through the divider as the bag is pulled away from the divider, wherein when the top of a bag passes through the divider the bag may be opened to receive material. 
   
   
       35 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1  further comprising a top, a bottom, a front, and a back wherein the rim is at the top of the receptacle and extends from the front of the receptacle to the back of the receptacle at an angle in the range of 0 to 45 degrees. 
   
   
       36 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1  further comprising a back, wherein a portion of the back is substantially flat. 
   
   
       37 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1  further comprising a divider slot for receiving the divider, wherein the housing tapers to its narrowest point at the divider slot. 
   
   
       38 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein the bags are interleaved together. 
   
   
       39 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein there is an absence of interleaving between the bags. 
   
   
       40 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein the bags are disposed within a refill pack. 
   
   
       41 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein the refill pack is disposed below the divider in the compartment. 
   
   
       42 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein the hole in the divider is configured to accommodate a finger and a thumb of a user. 
   
   
       43 . The trash receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein the divider includes a pair of finger holds. 
   
   
       44 . A trash receptacle comprising:
 a housing, the housing includes;
 an outer shell defining a cavity; 
 a rim defining an opening to the cavity; 
   a refill pack; and   a plurality of bags disposed within in the refill pack, the bags having a top defining an opening and a bottom that is closed, the opening includes a closure.   
   
   
       45 . The trash receptacle of  claim 44 , wherein the refill pack is held within the housing by a friction fit. 
   
   
       46 . The trash receptacle of  claim 44 , wherein the refill pack is held within the housing by an interference fit.