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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 14, 2023
Filed:
Sep. 29, 2021
Simplehuman, Llc, Torrance, CA (US);
Frank Yang, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (US);
David Wolbert, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Joseph Sandor, Newport Beach, CA (US);
Kenneth Yen, Torrance, CA (US);
Orlando Cardenas, Laguna Niguel, CA (US);
Michael Basha, Brisbane, CA (US);
Christopher Fruhauf, San Anselmo, CA (US);
simplehuman, LLC, Torrance, CA (US);
Abstract
Various embodiments of a trash can assembly (e.g., a receptacle configured to receive refuse, recyclable materials, or otherwise), and related methods, are provided. Some embodiments of the trash can assembly include a body component and a lid configured to move between an open position and a closed position. In some variants, the lid can be moved between the open and closed positions by a power operated driving mechanism, such as a motor and/or other drivetrain components. In certain embodiments, the trash can assembly includes a clutch mechanism to facilitate manual operation of the lid while inhibiting or preventing damage to the motor and/or other drivetrain components.