US 8,875,983 B2 · Self-sealing box for trash compactors

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide boxes that are particularly useful in connection with trash collection and trash compaction. The boxes are designed as having a single-piece board construction with a strength that can contain mixed types of trash, including solids and liquids, and to effectively contain the trash during the pressure of a compaction process without tearing, splitting and/or leaking. They are also designed to use a waterproof coating for adhering seams, reducing the extra step and expense of using a glue or an adhesive to secure the box seams. The trash compaction boxes provided herein are particularly useful on aircraft and other passenger transport vehicles, where weight and performance are of primary concern.

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Dependent claims

A box for use in a trash compactor, comprising:

(a) a single-piece construction comprising a bottom panel between first and second side panels,
(b) first and second front flaps configured to overlap one another to form a front panel in use, the first and second front flaps extending from first edges of the first and second side panels respectively;
(c) first and second back flaps configured to overlap one another to form a back panel in use, the first and second back flaps extending from second edges of the first and second side panels respectively;
(d) first and second U-shaped cut-away portions extending from front and rear edges of the bottom panel to provide a lip panel;
and
(e) first and second top portions configured to fold down alongside the first and second side panels in use and to fold over one another in order to close the box for storage after use.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Self-sealing box for trash compactors

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Self-sealing box for trash compactors

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