IP Library Granted Patent US 9,365,227
Granted Patent B2
US 9,365,227 · App. 14/070,405 · Granted Jun 14, 2016

Recycling bin

Inventors: John S. Shegerian (Fresno, CA); Tammy Shegerian (Fresno, CA); Kevin J. Dillon (Fresno, CA); Aaron Blum (Fresno, CA); John Reick (Fresno, CA)
Assignee: ELECTRONIC RECYCLERS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
B62B3/10B62B3/004B62B3/04B62B3/005B62B2203/28
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Patent No.
US 9,365,227
App. No.
14/070,405
Granted
Jun 14, 2016
Kind
B2
Abstract

A recycle bin is described having multiple enclosures to separate small waste from large waste. The enclosures may be configured with variable sized subdivisions and shelved on a track to allow complete detachment of the enclosure. Door panels may be secured with securing mechanisms and handles may be provided to facilitate moving. The recycle bin may include casters with locking mechanisms to prevent movement of the recycling bin. The casters may be attached on the bottom portion of the recycling bin. One or more pockets may be disposed on the recycling bin. The one or more pockets may be configured to accommodate lifting of the recycling bin. The recycling bin may be configured for recycling e-waste.

Claims (22)

1. A recycling bin comprising:

a top portion configured to be in an open or closed position;

a bottom portion;

an optional middle portion, the optional middle portion comprising solid walls about an outer surface of the recycling bin;

an enclosure portion

allowing separation of small waste from large waste;

wherein the enclosure portion comprises:

an optionally extendable shelf; and

a door panel within the recycling bin, the door panel being equipped with a securing mechanism;

at least one handle adjoined the recycling bin to facilitate moving the recycling bin;

casters with a locking mechanism to prevent movement of the recycling bin when the locking mechanism is engaged, the casters being attached on the bottom portion of the recycling bin; and

one or more pockets disposed on the recycling bin, wherein the one or more pockets are configured to accommodate lifting of the recycling bin;

wherein the recycling bin is configured for stacking.

2. The recycling bin of claim 1 comprising a steel construction with corrosion resistant coating.

3. The recycling bin of claim 1 , wherein the top portion is configured to accommodate a locking mechanism.

4. The recycling bin of claim 1 , wherein the top portion comprises a mesh portion.

5. The recycling bin of claim 1 , wherein the bottom portion comprises a mesh portion.

6. The recycling bin of claim 1 , wherein at least one side of the recycling bin comprises corrugated panels.

7. The recycling bin of claim 1 , wherein the optional middle portion comprises a solid gate that can be lowered to facilitate placing articles towards the bottom of the recycling bin.

8. The recycling bin of claim 7 , wherein the solid gate can be locked in place in the open or closed position.

9. The recycling bin of claim 1 , wherein the one or more pockets are located under the bottom portion.

10. The recycling bin of claim 1 , wherein the one or more pockets are located on a side portion of the recycling bin.

Assignments (4)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 7, 2018
From: ACF FINCO I LP
To: ELECTRONIC RECYCLERS INTERNATIONAL INC.; ELECTRONIC RECYCLERS OF AMERICA LLC; ELECTRONIC RECYCLERS INC.; ELECTRONIC RECYCLERS INTERNATIONAL - INDIANA INC.; ELECTRONIC RECYCLERS INTERNATIONAL - WASHINGTON INC.; ELECTRONIC RECYCLERS INTERNATIONAL - MASSACHUSETTS INC.; ELECTRONIC RECYCLERS INTERNATIONAL - NORTH CAROLINA INC.; ELECTRONIC RECYCLERS INTERNATIONAL - NEW YORK INC.
Reel/Frame 046575/0740 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 7, 2018
From: ELECTRONIC RECYCLERS INTERNATIONAL INC.
To: COMERICA BANK
Reel/Frame 046575/0779 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 6, 2016
From: ELECTRONIC RECYCLERS INTERNATIONAL INC.
To: ACF FINCO I LP
Reel/Frame 039090/0429 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 1, 2013
From: SHEGERIAN, JOHN S.; SHEGERIAN, TAMMY; DILLON, KEVIN J.; BLUM, AARON; REICK, JOHN
To: ELECTRONIC RECYCLERS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Reel/Frame 031532/0627 →
Continuity (1)
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