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US 6,640,991 B1Granted
Methods and apparatus for minimizing waste disposal space
AssigneeMinimizim, LLC
InventorsAlex H. Amanat, Paul H. Wunderlich
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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.
Claims6
A disposable plate comprising:
- a first surface comprising at least one fold line;
- and
- a second surface opposite said first surface, one of said first surface and said second surface comprising a fastening mechanism comprising a first fastener and a second fastener, said plate foldable at least in half along said at least one fold line such that said first fastener engages said second fastener for maintaining said plate in a folded condition, said second surface reinforced along said at least one fold line.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.