Waste container with odor control

Abstract

Waste containers which include a vessel body with an opening for receiving waste materials, a removable cover for operably enclosing said opening, and an odor control dispenser are disclosed. The odor control dispenser selectively dispenses an odor control agent into the vessel body when activated.

1 . A waste container comprising:
 a vessel body with an opening for receiving waste materials;   a removable cover for operably enclosing said opening; and   an odor control dispenser for selectively dispensing an odor control agent into the vessel body upon activation.   
     
     
         2 . The waste container of  claim 1 , wherein the odor control dispenser continuously releases a vaporized odor control composition. 
     
     
         3 . The waste container of  claim 1 , wherein the odor control dispenser releases a sprayed or atomized odor control composition. 
     
     
         4 . The waste container of  claim 1 , wherein the odor control dispenser releases an odor control composition when the cover is set in motion in relation to the vessel body. 
     
     
         5 . The waste container of  claim 1 , wherein the odor control dispenser releases an odor control composition upon activation of a trigger. 
     
     
         6 . The waste container of  claim 5 , wherein the odor control composition is atomized or vaporized upon dispensing. 
     
     
         7 . The waste container of  claim 5 , wherein the odor control composition reacts with odor-causing molecules produced by the waste materials to reduce the odor. 
     
     
         8 . The waste container of  claim 5 , further comprising:
 one or more additional odor control dispensers.   
     
     
         9 . The waste container of  claim 8 , wherein the additional odor control dispensers continuously release a second odor control composition. 
     
     
         10 . The waste container of  claim 8 , wherein the additional odor control dispensers release a second odor control composition when the cover is set in motion in relation to the vessel body. 
     
     
         11 . The waste container of  claim 1 , wherein the vessel body and the cover are pivotally connected by a hinge. 
     
     
         12 . The waste container of  claim 1 , wherein the vessel body and the cover are slidably engaged. 
     
     
         13 . The waste container of  claim 1 , wherein the odor control agent is a compound of Formula (II): 
       
         
           
           
               
               
           
         
         wherein X is a halogen; 
         wherein R 3  is hydrogen, methyl, or COOM; 
         wherein R 1 , R 2 , R 4 , R 5  are independently hydrogen, COOH, derivatized COOH, an ester or alkylated amide, COOM, CN, NO 2 , SO 3 H or derivatized SO 3 R, a halogen, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, a sulfonamide, a halosulfonamide, a straight or branched aliphatic moiety from C 1  to C 12 , wherein, the same straight or branched aliphatic moiety may contain substitution at one or more of the aliphatic hydrogens; 
         wherein R is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C 1 -C 12  alkyl; 
         wherein R 1 , R 2 , R 4  and R 5  are other than all hydrogen; and 
         wherein M is an alkali or alkaline earth metal. 
       
     
     
         14 . The waste container of  claim 1 , wherein the odor control agent is a compound of Formula (III): 
       
         
           
           
               
               
           
         
         wherein X is a halogen; 
         wherein R 1 , R 2 , R 4 , R 5  are hydrogen, COOH, derivatized COOH, an ester or alkylated amide, COOM, CN, NO 2 , SO 3 H or derivatized SO 3 R, a halogen, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, a sulfonamide, a halosulfonamide, a straight or branched aliphatic moiety from C 1  to C 12 , wherein, the same straight or branched aliphatic moiety may contain substitution at one or more of the aliphatic hydrogens; 
         wherein R 3  is an organic derivatized COOH, such as an ester or alkylated amide, CN, NO 2 , SO 3 H or derivatized SO 3 R, a halogen, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, a sulfonamide, a halosulfonamide, a straight or branched aliphatic moiety from C 2  to C 12 , wherein, the same straight or branched aliphatic moiety may contain substitution at one or more of the aliphatic hydrogens; 
         wherein R is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C 1 -C 12  alkyl; and 
         wherein and M is an alkali or alkaline earth metal. 
       
     
     
         15 . The waste container of  claim 1 , wherein the odor control agent is selected from chloramine T, chloramine B, N-chloro-4-carboxybenzenesulfonamide, and a mixture thereof. 
     
     
         16 . The waste container of  claim 15 , wherein the odor control agent is a mixture of chloramine T and N-chloro-4-carboxybenzenesulfonamide. 
     
     
         17 . The waste container of  claim 15 , wherein the odor control agent is a mixture of chloramine B and N-chloro-4-carboxybenzenesulfonamide. 
     
     
         18 . The waste container of  claim 15 , wherein the odor control composition further comprises a disinfectant. 
     
     
         19 . The waste container of  claim 1 , wherein the odor control agent is a polymer of Formula (VI): 
       
         
           
           
               
               
           
         
         wherein A is a trivalent linkage; 
         wherein Q is a divalent linkage and y is 0 or 1; 
         wherein R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , and R 4  are independently selected from hydrogen, CF 3 , COOH, derivatized COOH, an ester or alkylated amide, COOM, CN, NO 2 , SO 3 H or derivatized SO 3 R, halogen, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, sulfonamide, halosulfonamide, and linear or branched alkyl from C 1  to C 12 , wherein the same straight or branched aliphatic moiety may be substituted at one or more of the aliphatic hydrogens; 
         wherein X is halogen; and 
         wherein M is an alkali or alkaline earth metal. 
       
     
     
         20 . The waste container of  claim 1 , wherein the container is a pet waste receptacle. 
     
     
         21 . The waste container of  claim 1 , wherein the container is a trash receptacle. 
     
     
         22 . The waste container of  claim 1 , wherein the container is a diaper pail. 
     
     
         23 . The waste container of  claim 1 , wherein the container is a compost container. 
     
     
         24 . The waste container of  claim 1 , wherein the container is a medical waste container. 
     
     
         25 . A waste container comprising:
 a vessel body with an opening for receiving waste materials;   a cover connected to the vessel body for operably enclosing said opening; and   an odor control dispenser for selectively dispensing an odor control agent into the vessel body upon activation;   wherein the cover comprises a plurality of flexible flaps configured to allow the ingress of a waste material through the opening and into the vessel body.   
     
     
         26 . The waste container of  claim 25 , wherein the odor control agent dispenser continuously releases an odor control composition. 
     
     
         27 . The waste container of  claim 25 , wherein the odor control agent dispenser releases an odor control agent upon activation of a trigger. 
     
     
         28 . The waste container of  claim 25 , wherein the trigger is activated when the flaps are flexed to receive the waste material. 
     
     
         29 . A waste container comprising:
 a vessel body with an opening for receiving waste materials;   a hinged cover mounted on said vessel body for operably enclosing said opening;   an odor control dispenser for selectively dispensing an odor control agent into the vessel body upon activation; and   a foot pedal operably connected to the hinged cover for opening and closing the cover and activating the dispenser.   
     
     
         30 . The waste container of  claim 29 , wherein the odor control agent is selected from chloramine T, chloramine B, N-chloro-4-carboxybenzenesulfonamide, or a mixture thereof. 
     
     
         31 . A waste container comprising:
 a vessel body with an opening for receiving waste materials;   a cover pivotally connected to said vessel body for operably enclosing said opening; and   an odor control dispenser for selectively dispensing an odor control agent into the vessel body upon activation;   wherein activation occurs when the cover is pivotally opened or closed.   
     
     
         32 . The waste container of  claim 31 , wherein activation occurs mechanically when the cover is opened or closed. 
     
     
         33 . The waste container of  claim 31 , wherein activation occurs electronically via an electronic switch which is engaged when the cover is opened or closed. 
     
     
         34 . The waste container of  claim 31 , wherein activation occurs when a light sensitive switch is engaged when the cover is opened or closed. 
     
     
         35 . The waste container of  claim 32 , wherein activation occurs when the cover engages or disengages a mechanical switch on the vessel body. 
     
     
         36 . The waste container of  claim 31 , wherein a torsion spring assists in the opening or closing of the cover. 
     
     
         37 . The waste container of  claim 31 , wherein the odor control dispenser comprises a removable cartridge. 
     
     
         38 . The waste container of  claim 31 , wherein the odor control dispenser comprises a refillable cartridge. 
     
     
         39 . The waste container of  claim 31 , wherein the odor control agent is selected from chloramine T, chloramine B, N-chloro-4-carboxybenzenesulfonamide, or a mixture thereof.