CA2024910A1 - Wastepaper container - Google Patents

Abstract

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE

Disposal of wastepaper such as newspapers presents a problem. A simple solution to the problem is an open topped, rectangular box with a pair of strings extending longitudinally and transversely of the bottom surface thereof, the strings extending upwardly above the side and end walls of the container, so that the upper free ends of such strings can be tied together on a bundle of newspapers or other wastepaper stacked in the container.

Description

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This invention relates to a container for wastepaper, and in particular to a container for waste newspapers.
While the invention was designed specifically for use with waste newspapers, it will be appreciated that the container described herein can be used for other wastepaper such as magazines.
Anyone who regularly receives newspapers or magazines appreciates the problems involved in the disposal of such articles. The normal solution to the disposal problem is to stuff wastepaper of the above described type in plastic bags or to tie the articles together in bundles. In any event, it is readily apparent that a need exists for a quick and easy solution to the problem of wastepaper disposal.
lS The object of the present invention is to meet the above defined need by providing a relatively simple container for wastepaper, which is easy to produce and consequently relatively inexpensive.
Accordingly, the present invention relates to a container for wastepaper comprising bottom wall means; side wall means integral with and extending upwardly from said bottom wall means for defining an open topped receptacle for receiving wastepaper; string means connected to said receptacle and extending upwardly from at least one pair of opposed side wall means for securing wastepaper in the container.

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The invention will be described in greater detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate a preferred embodiment of the invention and wherein:
Figure 1 is an isometric view from above of a wastepaper container in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 2 is a side view of the container of Fig. 1;
Figure 3 is an end view of the container of Figs. 1 and 2;
Figure 4 is a plan view of the container of Figs. 1 to 3; and Figure 5 is a bottom view of the container of Figs.
1 to 4.
With reference to the drawings, the container of the present invention includes a planar bottom wall 1, a pair of side walls 2 and a pair end walls 3 extending upwardly form the bottom wall 1 for defining an open topped receptacle. The receptacle is formed from a blank including the bottom wall 1, the side walls 2 and the end walls 3. Blanks can be sold in flat form (not shown) for folding by the consumer. The walls 2 and 3 are integral with the bottom wall 1, but separate from each other when in the flat (blank) condition. Tabs 4 on each end of each end wall 3 extend into slits 6 in the side walls 2 for holding the container in the erect condition.
A pair of cords 7 and 8, which are perpendicular to each other, extend longitudinally and transversely, respectively of the bottom wall 1, beneath the container. The cord 7 extends the length of the bottom wall 1 and upwardly beyond the top edges of the end walls 3. The cord 8 extends across the bottom wall 1 and upwardly beyond the top edges of the side walls 2. The cords 7 and 8 are connected to the bottom wall l, and/or the side and end walls 2 and 3 by adhesive.
In use, newspaper or other wastepaper is placed in the container, which has a length and a width slightly larger than the length and width of a folded newspaper. Depending upon the height of the walls 2 and 3, several newspapers can be stacked in the container beneath the top edge. When the stack of wastepaper is at the height of the top edge or beyond, the ends of each of the cords 7 and 8 are tied together to retain the paper securely in the container.
Depending upon the length of the cords 7 and 8, wastepaper can be stacked a substantial height above the open top end of the container.
It will be appreciated that the dimensions of the container are dictated by the intended use thereof. For example, the container can be adapted to magazines of a given size. By providing parallel fold lines in the sides and ends of the bottom wall l, the container can readily be adapted or sized to a variety of wastepaper dimensions.
While in the preferred embodiment, the lengths of cord are glued to the container bottom, it is equally possible to use shorter cords attached to the sides and ends only and ~ fi ~ ~ '3 not extending beneath the container, or to produce a laminated cardboard container, with the cord secured between the laminae thereof.
Thus, there has been described a simple solution to .'.~ the problem of loose wastepaper.

Claims (3)

1. A container for wastepaper comprising bottom wall means; side wall means integral with and extending upwardly from said bottom wall means for defining an open topped receptacle for receiving wastepaper; string means connected to said receptacle and extending upwardly from at least one pair of side opposed wall means for securing wastepaper in the container.

2. A wastepaper container according to claim 1, wherein said side wall means include a pair of opposed side walls integral with said bottom wall means; a pair of opposed end walls integral with said bottom wall means; tab means on each end of each said end wall; and slit means in each said side wall means for receiving said tab means.

3. A wastepaper container according to claim 1 or 2 wherein said string means includes a pair of strings, one said string extending longitudinally of the bottom wall and upwardly at each end of said bottom wall means above the top end of the container, the other string extending transversely of said bottom wall means and upwardly along each side above the top end of the container, whereby the upper free ends of each said string can be tied together on a stack of wastepaper in the container.