PNEUMATIC TRASH CAN

摘要

A preferred embodiment of the invention is directed to a pneumatic trash can having a built-in air blower system to facilitate ease of placement and removal of a flexible trash bag within the trash can. When an empty trash bag is placed into the trash can, the blower system evacuates air from the inside of the trash can so that the trash bag quickly and easily conforms to the shape of the inside of the trash can. When a trash bag that is filled with trash is removed from the trash can, the blower system blows air into the bottom of the trash can so that the bag can be removed quickly and easily. The trash can is further comprised of a drainage system for draining any liquids that may leak into the bottom of the trash can and for keeping the liquids away from the blower system. A preferred embodiment of the invention further comprises a method of installing a flexible trash bag in a trash can, as well as a method of removing a flexible trash bag filled with trash from a trash can.

主权项

1. A trash receptacle comprising:
a. a container for accepting a flexible trash bag, said container having a top opening, a continuous side wall, and a bottom; b. a bag stop disposed within the container for supporting a trash bag above the bottom of the container, said bag stop comprising a surface attached to the side wall, said surface having a plurality of holes therethrough; and, c. at least one air blower disposed within the container below the bag stop, said at least one air blower configured for moving air between the interior of the container and the exterior of the container in both directions via at least one hole in the side wall below the bag stop.