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US 2014/0233872 A1Published application
Odor Containing Temporary Storage Container for Disposal of Waste, Refuse, or Soiled Items
OwnerPiper Stark, Anne Starkinventors
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Abstract
A temporary storage container for providing temporary storage of odorous waste materials. The container has potential for particular application in pet litter and soiled diaper disposal. The container prevents liquids and solids from entering or exiting any area other than the designed entry and exit paths. The container has various sealable apertures that prevent the release of odorous gasses from the container when in a sealed position.
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A container for storing odorous materials comprising:
- a front panel;
- a back panel;
- a sealable opening formed at the top of the front and back panels;
- a first aperture located on either the front or back panel of the container;
- a removable seal for covering the first aperture to prevent odors from exiting the bag when sealed;
- a barrier panel fixably positioned in the interior of the container and positioned transversely across the interior of the container, the barrier panel having a second aperture covered by a valve or moveable flaps for allowing materials into the second aperture when in an open position and for sealing the second aperture when in a closed position;
- a bottom end connected to the front and back panels.
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A container for storing odorous materials comprising:
- a front panel;
- a back panel;
- a sealable opening formed at the top of the front and back panels;
- a first aperture located on either the front or back panel of the container;
- a removable seal for covering the first aperture to prevent odors from exiting the bag when sealed;
- a barrier panel fixably positioned in the interior of the container and positioned transversely across the interior of the container, the barrier panel having a second aperture covered by a valve or moveable flaps for allowing materials into the second aperture when in an open position and for sealing the second aperture when in a closed position;
- a bottom end connected to the front and back panels;
- a carbon absorption material affixed to the interior of the container;
- wherein the valve or moveable flaps allow materials to be accepted into the aperture while preventing the materials from being removed from the second aperture;
- wherein the barrier panel prevents odors from escaping from the second aperture when the valve or moveable flaps are in a closed position.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.