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US 7,033,039 B2Granted
Trash storage apparatus
OwnerTsong-Yow Lininventor
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Abstract
A trash storage apparatus includes a can, an illuminating element and a driver. The can is used for receiving garbage. The illuminating element is mounted on the can. The driver is used for driving the illuminating element to shine in the dark. The trash storage apparatus may include a lid for covering the can and a pedal connected with the lid. The illuminating element is attached to the pedal.
Claims18
A trash storage apparatus including:
- a can for receiving garbage, with the can having a lid for covering the can;
- an illuminating element mounted on the can;
- a driver for driving the illuminating element to shine in the dark;
- a sensor for sending a signal to the driver that in turn drives the illuminating element to shine;
- and
- a pedal connected with the lid, with the pedal opening the lid, wherein the illuminating element is attached to the pedal and visible outside of the can and the lid.
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A trash storage apparatus including:
- a can for receiving garbage, with the can having a lid for covering the can;
- an illuminating element mounted on the can;
- a driver for driving the illuminating element to shine in the dark;
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- a sensor for sending a signal to the driver that in turn drives the illuminating element to shine, with the lid pivotable between a closed position covering the can and an open position allowing access to the can, with the lid being opened by pressing on the lid, with the illuminating element mounted on and outside the lid of the can.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.