Trash receptacle with retaining mechanism

Abstract

A waste receptacle configured with at least one wall and a bottom defining an interior volume. The waste receptacle has a mechanism for securing a plastic liner inserted into the container thereby preventing the liner from falling into the receptacle during use. The mechanism consists of a spring bracket with a retaining arm operatively connected thereto. The spring bracket biases the retaining arm against an upper rim of the waste receptacle with the liner positioned therebetween.

1 . A waste receptacle comprising: 
 at least one wall and a bottom configured to define an interior volume for receipt of objects therein;    an upper rim surrounding an opening defined by said wall,    at least one retaining clip, said retaining clip proximate to said upper rim for releasably securing an outward end of a liner adjacent to said upper rim, wherein said liner is in place within the interior volume of said receptacle.    
   
   
       2 . The waste receptacle as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said retaining clip is attached to the exterior surface of said wall.  
   
   
       3 . The waste receptacle as recited in  claim 2 , wherein said retaining clip further includes a spring bracket.  
   
   
       4 . The waste receptacle as recited in  claim 3 , wherein said retaining clip further includes a retaining arm, said retaining arm operatively connected to said spring bracket, said retaining arm having a distal portion that engages with said upper rim when said retaining clip is in its first position.  
   
   
       5 . The waste receptacle as recited in  claim 4 , wherein said retaining clip has a second position, wherein said distal portion of said retaining arm is disengaged with said upper rim, for allowing said outward end of the liner inserted into the waste receptacle to be placed adjacent to said upper rim.  
   
   
       6 . The waste receptacle as recited in  claim 5 , wherein said distal portion of said retaining arm has a cushion surroundably mounted thereon for the prevention of damage to said outward end of said liner.  
   
   
       7 . The waste receptacle as recited in  claim 6 , wherein said waste receptacle is generally circular in shape.  
   
   
       8 . The waste receptacle as recited in  claim 7 , wherein said receptacle is manufactured from plastic.  
   
   
       9 . A waste receptacle designed for securing at least a portion of a plastic liner to the rim of the receptacle comprising: 
 at least one wall and a bottom configured to define an interior volume for receipt of objects therein;    an upper rim integrally mounted to an opening defined by said wall;    a retaining device, said retaining device configured to mate with said upper rim of said receptacle for releasably securing at least a portion of the plastic liner to the rim of the receptacle.    
   
   
       10 . The waste receptacle as recited in  claim 9 , wherein said retaining device is generally circular in shape.  
   
   
       11 . The waste receptacle as recited in  claim 10 , wherein said retaining ring further includes an upper wall and a peripheral wall configured substantially in an angular manner, said peripheral wall generally extending downward.  
   
   
       12 . The waste receptacle as recited in  claim 11 , wherein said retaining ring further includes a keeper circumferentially disposed along the downward facing edge of said peripheral wall and generally extending inward, said keeper for biasing said retaining ring against said upper rim.  
   
   
       13 . The waste receptacle as recited in  claim 12 , wherein said receptacle and said retaining device are constructed of plastic.  
   
   
       14 . The waste receptacle as recited in  claim 13 , wherein said retaining ring is phosphorescent, allowing said retaining ring to illuminate in low light conditions.  
   
   
       15 . A waste receptacle comprising: 
 a wall configured in substantially circular manner and a bottom integrally mounted to said wall to define an interior volume for receipt of objects therein;    an upper rim integrally formed with said wall, said upper rim distal to said bottom, said upper rim surrounding an opening defined by said wall,    a plurality of retaining clips, said retaining clips proximate to said upper rim for releasably securing an outward end of a liner adjacent to said upper rim, wherein said liner is in place within the interior volume of said receptacle, said retaining clips equidistantly mounted with respect to each other along the exterior surface of said wall.    
   
   
       16 . The waste receptacle as recited in  claim 15 , wherein said retaining clips further include a spring bracket and a retaining arm operatively connected thereto, said retaining arm having a first position and a second position.  
   
   
       17 . The waste receptacle as recited in  claim 16 , wherein said retaining arm further includes a distal portion opposite said spring bracket, said distal portion being engaged with said upper rim of said receptacle in said first position.  
   
   
       18 . The waste receptacle as recited in  claim 17 , wherein said distal portion of said retaining arm is removed from said upper rim in said second position.  
   
   
       19 . The waste receptacle as recited in  claim 18 , wherein said distal portion of said retaining arm has a cushion surroundably mounted thereto.  
   
   
       20 . The waste receptacle as recited in  claim 19 , wherein said receptacle is manufactured from metal.