Container for recyclable and other materials

Abstract

There is provided a container including: framing elements connected to the bottom of the container, projecting upwards from the bottom towards the top and being symmetric about a transverse plane that transects the bottom and top defining a front and back section of the container; fabric material connected to the framing elements; a closure mechanism for selectively closing the open top comprising: a primary flap for covering the top hingedly connected at the top to the back section and operable between a closed and open position, the primary flap covering the top and being under elastic tension when in a closed position and exposing the top and being free of the elastic tension when in an open position; and a first handle operatively connected to the primary flap for snappingly engaging an open position thereof; and a second handle disposed in the front section for handling and transporting the container.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a container that can be used to transport and store any number of items or materials. In a particular aspect of the invention, the container is particularly useful for recyclable materials.DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART[0002]In the domestic recyclable industry, consumers are asked to place paper and cardboard, glass, metal, plastic, and the like in containers which are then placed on a curb for pick up by municipal authorities. These containers, particularly in North America, can take the form of rigid bins, which are small enough to be carried by a person with both hands and large enough to provide adequate volume for placing items within it. Some users will also supplement the storage capacity of these bins with paper bags, empty cardboard boxes, etc.[0003]In some areas, not only is recycling encouraged, but also the municipality (or other local or regional authority) may further require sorting of the items by the consume...

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Benefits of technology

[0005]It is an object of the present invention to provide a container for materials, and more particularly recyclable materials, which will promote acceptance and use by a greater segment of the population.

Problems solved by technology

Compliance with these requirements is tepid at best.

Rigid plastic bins do suffer some disadvantages, in that breakage can occur often requiring replacement of the bin altogether.

Furthermore, the bins can become relatively heavy if loaded with newspapers and empty glass bottles, which deters from universal acceptance and use.

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