US1917298A - Disposal device - Google Patents

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July 11, 1933. l s. HAMMER 1,917,298

DISPOSAL DEVICE Filed July l2, 1932 BY .WM

Patented July 11, 1933V 'finura STATES .area erica ser-aunt HAMMER, or BROOKLYN, NEW Yonai, AssreNon. To ViiNrrnn METAL Box co.

rNc., or BRooKLYN, Nnw Yon-rr, a conronA'rroN or Navi/'ivoren DISPOSAL DEVICE:

Application sied July 12,

This invention relates to disposal devices and more particularly to a device which is primarily designed for use in connection'with public toilets for the convenient disposal of soiled sanitary napkins and other articles, and which is so constructed and provided with closure means whereby the device is rendered more or less odorless.

lt is another important object of the invention to provide a disposal device for the above purpose having independently operable covers or hinged closures to beoperated respectively by the occupants of adjacent toilets, whereby the vsoiled article may be readily deposited in a collection receptacle.

It is also one of the features of my invention to provide such operating means for the cover or closure members which is substantially wholly concealed within the casing or housing for the collection receptacle.

A further object is to provide a casing or housing having separate body sections, each constituting substantially one half of the housing, and hingedly supported above a base upon which the collection receptacle is adapted to be removably arranged. rEhe device is preferably permanently -mounted in an opening provided in the lower end'of the partition wall between adjacentl toilets, so'

that b y swinging either of the housing sections upwardly, the collection receptaclemay be removed from either side of the 'partitionl Y lt is also one of the detailfobjects of the invention to provide means whereby thevartikcles thrown into thereceptacle from opposite sides of the device are more or lessevenly distributed therein so that there will not be an excessive accumulation of the articles on one side of the center of the receptacle, said means also tending to minimizethe pos,- sibility of interference by such articleswith the proper operation of the actuating means for the cover or closure members.

It is also a further general object of the invention to provide a disposalV devicefor the above purpose which will be exceedingly strong and durable, and soV constructed that it cannot be utilized asa seat. will occupy very little of the space within the individual toilets, and provides an inexpensive device v-rial are interlocked with the edges 7 of said ieee. serial No. 622,036.

of this lrind for the disposal of such articles to the end that clogging ofy the toilet bowl connections may be obviated.`

With the above and other vobjects in view, the invention consists in the improved disposal device, and inthe form, construction and relative arrangement of the several parts, as will be hereinafter more fully described and illustrated in the accompanying drawing, and subsequently incorporated in the subn joined claims. l f Y. l In the drawing wherein I have disclosed one simple and practical embodiment of my present improvements and in which similar reference characters designate corresponding parts throughoutthe several viewsi,-

Figure l isa more or less diagrammatic plan view showing one vpreferable vembodiment and arrangement of my disposal device with respect to the separating partition between adjacent toilets; f

Fig. 2 is an enlarged vertical sectional view of the device taken on the line 2 2 of'Fig. l; Fig. 3 is a fragmentary vertical section taken on the lineB-B of Fig. 2;

Fig. l is a horizontal sectional view on an enlarged scale, taken substantially onV the line'H ofFig. 2; and

Fig. 5 is anenterior end elevation of the upper central portion ofthe device. Referring in detailto the`V drawing, 5 designates a base, preferably of substantially square or rectangular form. This base in the illustrated construction, consists of sheet metal platehaving marginal flanges shown at V 6, the edges of which are inwardly bent as at 7. At the c crners of this base,.the supporting blocks 8 of rubber or other cushioning mateflanges and cemented yor `otherwise' perma- 90 nently secured thereto?, These cushioning' blocks contactwith the .floor surface and thus support the metalbaseY above `and out of contact therewith. i

To the upper surface of the Vbase 5, and spaced inwardly from opposite edges-thereof, the horizontal flanges of the angle bars 9 are welded or otherwise securely fixed. As shown in Fig. 3 ofthe drawing, the edges of these flanges are bent to form the ribsor beads 10 for a purpose which will be hereinafter referred to.

To the central portions of the vertical flanges of the angle bars 9, the lower ends of the uprights generallyindicated at 11 are welded or otherwise rigidly secured. Each of these uprights has a central longitudinally extending channel portion 12, the open side Y of the channel facing inwardly. The flanges 13 extending from the" opposite 'side walls of this central channel are fixed at their lower ends to the angle bars 9, and at their upper ends are provided with the ears 14, said ears being spaced vertically and laterally from the channel portions 12 of the uprights. The parallel walls of the latter provide vertical stop shoulders 15 for a purpose which will be presently explained.

The upper ends of the uprights 11 are rigidly connected with each other by a cross bar 16 and to the under side of this bar and to the `intermediate walls of the channels 12, a short vertically disposed baiiie plate 17 is welded or otherwise secured.

18 designates two housing sections and since these sections are of identically the saine construction, a detailed description of one will suffice for both. Thus the side wall 19 and end walls 2O of each housing section preferably are produced from a single sheet metal plate, the upper edge of each end wall being obliquely inclined upwardly from the sidewall 19 and terminating at its upper end in the ear 21. Between these ears and the corresponding ears 14 of the uprights 11, suitable spacing collars 22 are arranged to receive the rivets or pins 23 engaged through coinciding apertures in said ears. The inner vertical edge of each end wall 2O is hanged inwardly as at 24 to abut against the shoulders 15 on one side of the channels 12. When in such position, the outer surfaces of the walls 2() of the housing sections are substantially flush with the outer surfaces of the channel portions 12 of theuprights.

Each of the housing sections is provided with a cover or. closure plate 25. One longitudinal edge of this plate is bent or curved at a slight angle and folded on-itself, as shown at 26, while the other longitudinal edge of the plate is provided with 'a rolled bead 27. To the under side of the cover plate adjacent the edge 26 thereof and in spaced relation to its opposite ends, bracket elements 28 are welded or otherwise secured, said bracket elements having apertures to loosely receive the inner ends of the rivets or pins 23, and thus support the cover or closure member for free vertical swinging movement upon the housingsection. When said cover is in closed position, it rests upon the 'upper inclined edges of the end walls 20 of the housing section, with its beaded free edge 27 overlying the outer surface of the side wall of said housing section below the upper edge thereof. It is also to be noted that the upper hinged edge of the cover underlies the adjacentlongitudinal edge of the connecting bar 16 between the uprights 11 and is in substantial contact therewith. Thus a very tight closure of the upper end of each housing section is obtained.

To the inner side ofthe wall 19 of each housing section, andy between said wall and the bracket plate 29, an operating lever 3() is pivoted intermediate of its ends as indicated at 31. One end of this lever projects exteriorly through a short vertical slot provided at the juncture of said side wall with one end wall of the housing section. The outer end of the lever carries a suitable foot plate or disc as shown at 32. To the other end of this operating lever, the lower end of the rigid link bar 33 is pivoted as at 34, the upper end of said linlrV bar being pivotally connected to one of the brac ret members 28 on the cover or closure 25, as shown at 35.

1t will therefore be evident that by depress` ing the outwardly projecting lever end 32 with the foot, the vclosure or cover member i 25 may be raised or lifted to the open positon as indicated by the broken lines in Fig. 2 of the drawing.

The collection receptacle, indicated at 36 in broken lines, may be of galvanized sheet f metal or other suitable material, and is of such dimensions as to occupy substantially the entire space between the opposite side walls 19 of the two housing sections. This receptacle is supported for free sliding inovei' inent upon the beads or ribs 1() of the angle bars 9.

The exterior surfaces of all of the metal parts of the device may be covered by enamel paint or other decorative finish of any 'f desired color. While the device in view of its utility and neat appearance affords a convenient accessory tothe bath roorn for home use, it is primarily designed and intended fory use in public toilet rooms of office build` ings and the like. Thus as shown in Fig. 1 Vof the drawing, the partition P between ad jacent toilet compartments T is provided at its lower end in suitablyV spaced relation to the toilet seats with an opening therethrough, ll

in which the disposal device is adapted to be arranged with the top bar 16 extending be` tween'uprights 11 disposed in the pla-ne of said partition wall. Any suitable means might be employedfor securely fastening this 20 bar to the partition wall so as to prevent removal of the device, and for this purpose I have herein shown a metal clip 37 of Ul-shaped form to receive the partition wall at the upper ,Y vedge of the opening therein. One or more fastening bolts indicated at 38 may then be inserted through openings provided in the partition wall and the ends of the clip inein- `ber 37. Thus it will be seen that one of the housing sections 18 extends on each side of le l the partition wall P'withthe projecting end of the operating leverfor the cover or closure 25 of said housing section conveniently positioned for operation by the foot without necessitating that the occupant of the compartment T shall rise from the toilet seat. After the cover member has thus been lifted to its open position, the soiled napkin may be throwninto the collection receptacle 36. The vertical baflle plate 17 above this receptacle after the receptacle kis partially filled, effectively acts to prevent the piling of the napkins in excessive quantity in one side of the receptacle so that the possibility of the same projecting over the upper edges of the receptacle walls and interfering with the proper movement of the link bars S33-is practically obviated. At suitable time intervals, the porter or attendant, by swinging either of the housing sections 18 outwardly and upwardly to the position indicated` in dotted lines at the right in Fig. 2, may remove the receptacle 86 for the purpose of disposing of its contents and cleansing the same. By forming the housing in the two independently movable sections, the removal and replacement of the collection receptacle is eas- Vily and quickly effected without requiring bodily displacement of the complete device relative to the partition wall l?. The upward swinging movement of the housing section with its cover 25 as a unit, or the independent upward movement of the said cover relative to the housing section is limited by contact of the hinged edge 26 of the cover plate with the flanges 13 at the inner edges of the ears 111 thereon which prevents abutting contact of the outer surface of the cover plate against theedge of the connecting bar 16,

and thereby prevents scraping or scarring the surface finish on said cover plate.

By reason of the downwardly sloping inclination of the cover members 25 when in 'closed position', it will be evident that the device cannot be utilized as a seat or a shelf or support for heavy articles, either of which uses might damage the cover plate or other parts of the device. It will further be evident that although'the collection receptacle may be of considerable capacity, the projection of the device from opposite sides of the partition wall is comparatively slight so that it will not constitute a serious obstruction or occupy any appreciable amount of space within the toilet room.

From the foregoing description considered in connection with the accompanying drawing, it will be seen that I have `provided a disposal device which will be very convenient and serviceable for the purpose in view.

As herein disclosed,the said device will present a" neat appearance in a bath or toilet room and will also be exceedingly strong and durable. Since it consists of comparatively `few parts which are of simple mechanical form, it will further be apparent that my invention maybe manufactured on a quantity production basis at minimum cost.` The cover operating means as above described, is

` substantially wholly concealed by the walls of the housing sections. It will, however, be understood that this cover operating means as well as the several other described features of device might also be embodied in numerous other' structural forms, and I therefore reserve the privilege of resorting to all such legitimate changes therein as may be fairly embodied within the spirit and scope of the invention as claimed.

I claim:

1. A device of the kind described comprisiing housing means for a collection receptacle, independent closure members for said housing` means, operating vmeans for each closure member substantially wholly enclosed within the housing means exteriorly ofthe receptacle, and said housing means including a pivoted section enclosing the receptacle at its Yopposite sides and movable with one of the o. A device of the kind describedcomprising supporting means,` opposite-ly projecting housing sections pivotally mounted at their upper ends upon said Ysupporting means for independent vertical swinging movement,

said housingk sections beingopen at their inner opposed sides and cooperating' with said supporting means to completely enclose and conceal a collection receptacle, a cover for each housing section movable relative thereto, and means carried by the housing section operatively connected with the cover for manual operation to move said coverV to open position. Y

4l. A device ofthe kind describedcoinprising supporting means, oppositelyv projecting housing sections pivotally mounted at their `upper ends upon said supporting means for independent vertical swinging movement, said housing sections beingV open lat their inner opposed sides and cooperatingwith said' supporting means tov completely enclose and conceal a collection receptacle, a cover for each housing section. movable relative thereto,and means substantially wholly contained within the housing section operatively convpivotally connectedtherewith at nected with the cover for manual operation to move said cover to open position.

5. A device of the kind described comprising supporting means, oppositely projecting housing sections pivotally mounted at their upper ends upon said supporting Vmeans for iiidepen dent vertical swinging movement, said housing sections `being open at their inner opposed sides and cooperating with said supporting means to completely enclose and conceal a collection receptacle, a cover tor each housing section mounted on the pivotal axis thereof for movement independently of the housing section, and means within each housing section for independently moving said covers to open position including an operating lever projecting` at one ot its ends exteriorly of the housing walls.

6. A device of the kind described comprising a supporting base for a collection receptacle, spaced uprights lined at their lower ends lto said base, housing sections projecting in opposite directions 'from said uprights and their upper ends for independent vertical swinging movement, said housing sections being open at their inner opposed sides and cooperating with said upriglits to completely enclose and conceal the receptacle.

7. A device of the kind described comprising a receptacle supporting base, spaced uprights fixed at their lower ends to said base, a horizontal bai rigidly connecting said upriglits at their upper ends, housing sections extendingin opposite directions fronrsaid uprights, a cover orthe upper end of each housing section, common pivotal connections between each housing section and its cover and the upper ends of the uprights, whereby the same may be vertically swung as a unit relative to the other housing section and its cover to permit the receptacle to be placed upon or removed from said base, and each cover being pivotally movable independent `of the housing section to open position to afford access to the receptacle.

8. A device of the kind described comprising a receptacle supporting base, spaced uprights fixed at their iower ends to said base, a horizontal bar rigidly connecting said uprights at their upper ends, housing sections Y extending in opposite directions from said uprights, acover for the upper end of'each hoinsingsection, common pivotal connections between each housing section and its cover and the upper ends of the uprights, whereby the same may be vertically swung as a unit relative to the other housingsection and its cover to permit the receptacle to be placed upon or removed from said base, each cover being pivotally movable independent ot the housing section to open position to afford access to the receptacle, and a vertically disposed baiile plate Xed between the uprights 'extending downwardlyfrom said connecting bar. v

9. A device of the kind described comprising a receptacle supporting base, spaced uprights iixedat their lower ends to said base,``

a horizontal bar rigidly connecting said uprights at their upper ends, housing sections extending in opposite directions from said uprights, acover for the upper endot each housing` section, common pivotal connections between each housing section and its cover and the upper ends of the uprights, whereby the sainemaybe vertically swung as7 av unit relative to the other housing section and its cover to permit the receptacle to beplaced upon or removed from said base, cach cover being pivotally movable independent ofthe housing section to open position to afford access to the receptacle, a vertically disposed baille plate fixed between the uprights eX- u l` Yiiprights at their upper endshousing sections extending in opposite directions from ksaid uprights, a cover Vfor the upper endof each housing section, common pivotal ,connections between each housing section and its cover and the upper .ends of the uprights, whereby the same may be vertically swung as a unit relative to the other housing section and its cover to permit the receptacle to be placed upon or removed'lrom said base, each cover being pivot-ally movable independent of the housing section to op-en position to afford access to the receptacle, means for rigidly securing said connecting bar to a partition wall in the plane'thereof with said housing sections projecting upon opposite sides of said wall, and manually operable means within each housing section connected to the cover thereof for moving the latter to its open positionto afford access to the collection receptacle.

1l. A device of th-e kind described comprising a receptacle support, complementary housing sections each adapted to enclose and conceal-a part of a receptacle on said support, a door associated with each housing section to aiioid access to the receptacle, and means for mounting said housing sections Jfor independent bodily movement relative to the support to positions permitting of the lateral removal of the receptacle in'eitlier l lirection from the support. f

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my invention, I have signed my name hereto.

SAMUEL HAMMER.

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