Patent Application
20130219650
Traditionally, dustpans are frequently stored in a closet or a corner, often misplaced and unable to be found. Currently, there are limited alternatives to cleaning instruments which are afforded an opportune storage or hiding place.
The present invention generally relates to a dust pan. More specifically, the invention is a trash receptacle dustpan lid.
It is an object of the invention to provide a trash receptacle dustpan lid that is relatively easily accessible.
It is an object of the invention to provide a trash receptacle dustpan lid that can also serve as a lid of a trash receptacle.
It is an object of the invention to provide a trash receptacle dustpan lid that can also be utilized as a dust pan.
What is really needed is a trash receptacle dustpan lid that is relatively easily accessible that also serves as a lid of a trash receptacle that can also be utilized as a dust pan.
The present invention will be described by way of exemplary embodiments, but not limitations, illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which like references denote similar elements, and in which:
Various aspects of the illustrative embodiments will be described using terms commonly employed by those skilled in the art to convey the substance of their work to others skilled in the art. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced with only some of the described aspects. For purposes of explanation, specific numbers, materials and configurations are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the illustrative embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without the specific details. In other instances, well-known features are omitted or simplified in order not to obscure the illustrative embodiments.
Various operations will be described as multiple discrete operations, in turn, in a manner that is most helpful in understanding the present invention. However, the order of description should not be construed as to imply that these operations are necessarily order dependent. In particular, these operations need not be performed in the order of presentation.
The phrase “in one embodiment” is utilized repeatedly. The phrase generally does not refer to the same embodiment, however, it may. The terms “comprising”, “having” and “including” are synonymous, unless the context dictates otherwise.
The trash receptacle dustpan lid 100 is typically disposed on top T of a trash receptacle TR to serve as a cover for the trash receptacle TR. Additionally the trash receptacle dustpan lid 100 can also be removed to be utilized exclusively as a dustpan to receive any swept or pushed onto material or debris such as dust, dirt, and other suitable dustpan receivable material. The trash receptacle dustpan lid 100 is also stackable upon itself to facilitate packaging and shipping.
The trash receptacle dustpan lid 100 includes a dust pan portion 110, a lid 120, a lid handle 130, a leading dustpan edge 140 and a plurality of ridged reinforced webbing 150. The dust pan portion 110 has a distal end 112 that receives any swept or pushed onto material or debris such as dust, dirt, and other suitable dustpan receivable material. The dust pan portion 110 illustrated in
The trash receptacle dustpan lid 100 includes the similar features that are described and illustrated in
The trash receptacle dustpan lid is made of plastic, rubber or metal material and serves as a garbage can lid cover and can be relatively easily removed, turned over, and used as a dustpan to sweep, rake or scoop up any unwanted materials or debris. The trash receptacle dustpan lid has general a dome shape and is approximately 22½ inches in diameter, with a flared outer lip to fit a plurality of differently sized containers and receptacles. The trash receptacle dustpan lid design is well-suited for home usage, but is suitable for larger tasks which can be found in the yard, warehouses or in a place of business. The trash receptacle dustpan lid may be readily available wherever garbage cans and lids can be found in various colors, designs and sizes. The trash receptacle dustpan lid is discreetly hidden underneath a garbage can cover. The trash receptacle dustpan lid is easily accessible and features a dome shape where the user is able to easily gather dirt and debris, and when finished, return the trash receptacle dustpan lid to the top of the garbage can or trash receptacle to discard unnecessary collected materials.
The trash receptacle dustpan lid will be similar in shape to a traditional rubber or plastic garbage can lid. The trash receptacle dustpan lid has a generally domed-shape that is approximately 22¾ inches in overall diameter with an approximate 5 inch rise in the dome height. On one edge of approximately ¼ inch of the entire circumference of the trash receptacle dustpan lid will be a spade like shape which will resemble a dustpan or shovel incorporated into the dome shaped lid. The trash receptacle dustpan lid will be made of a similar plastic materials used in the manufacturing of other garbage cans.
While the present invention has been related in terms of the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention is not limited to the embodiments described. The present invention can be practiced with modification and alteration within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Thus, the description is to be regarded as illustrative instead of restrictive on the present invention.
