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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 04, 2003
Filed:
Jan. 24, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Alex H. Amanat, Wildwood, MO (US);
Paul H. Wunderlich, Chesterfield, MO (US);
Assignee:
Minimizim LLC, Chesterfield, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A47G 1/900 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A47G 1/900 ;
Abstract
A receptacle is fabricated to be folded prior to disposal to minimize waste disposal space. The receptacle includes a first portion including a plurality of fold lines and having a first surface area. The fold lines permit the receptacle to be folded prior to disposal such that the first portion has a second surface area. A fastening mechanism is attached to the receptacle on the first portion. The fold lines are formed to fold the receptacle such that the fastening mechanism maintains the receptacle in a folded position for disposal.