US2011226767A1PendingUtilityA1

Refuse container

Assignee: EKCHIAN JACK APriority: Mar 16, 2010Filed: Mar 16, 2011Published: Sep 22, 2011

Est. expiryMar 16, 2030(~3.7 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority

Inventors:Jack A. Ekchian

B65F 7/00B65F 1/16

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An improved apparatus and method is disclosed to deter animals from foraging for food in refuse containers.

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1 . A container for collecting refuse, the container comprising:
 a barrel or body   a lid or cover   a receptacle for holding animal repellent or deodorant attached to said container comprising an opening for diffusing the material within the receptacle to the surroundings of the container.   
     
     
         2 . The container of  claim 1  wherein the receptacle is attached to said lid. 
     
     
         3 . The container of  claim 2  wherein said opening is on the exterior of said container. 
     
     
         4 . The container of  claim 3  wherein said opening is covered with a mesh material. 
     
     
         5 . The container of  claim 3  wherein said opening is covered with a perforated opening. 
     
     
         6 . The container in  claim 3  wherein the receptacle is attached to the exterior of said container.

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