Receptacle Base

Abstract

A receptacle base is provided. The receptacle base may comprise a retaining member having an upper and a lower surface. The retaining member may further include an inner peripheral, edge, the inner peripheral edge being sized and shaped to substantially correspond to a receptacle to removably receive the receptacle therein. The receptacle may further include a base member. The base member may Include a top and a bottom surface, the top surface being connected to the lower surface of the retaining member such that the receptacle sets on the top surface to the base member when received within the inner peripheral edge of the retaining member. Certain aspects may provide for at least a portion of the bottom, surface of the base member being formed of a material adapted to substantially prevent horizontal movement (e.g., movement side-to-side, front-to-back, vice versa, etc.) of the receptacle base during use.

1 . A receptacle base comprising:
 a retaining member comprising an upper and a lower surface, the retaining member further comprising an inner peripheral edge, the inner peripheral edge being sized and shaped to substantially correspond to a receptacle to removably receive the receptacle therein, the retaining member further comprising a relief portion sized and shaped to receive a foot operated lever on the receptacle; and   a base member comprising a top and a bottom surface, the top surface being connected to the lower surface of the retaining member such that the receptacle sets on the top surface of the base member when received within the inner peripheral edge of the retaining member, at least a portion of the bottom surface of the base member being formed of a material adapted to substantially prevent horizontal movement of the receptacle base during use.   
     
     
         2 . The base of  claim 1 , wherein the material forming at least a portion of the bottom surface of the base member has a coefficient of friction greater than 1. 
     
     
         3 . The base of  claim 1 , wherein the material forming at least a portion of the bottom surface of the base member has a coefficient of friction greater than 1.5. 
     
     
         4 . The base of  claim 1 , wherein the material forming at least a portion of the bottom surface of the base member is rubber. 
     
     
         5 . The base of  claim 1 , wherein the retaining member and the base member are integral. 
     
     
         6 . (canceled) 
     
     
         7 . The base of  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the bottom surface of the base member further includes a predetermined texture such that the texture of the bottom surface increases the coefficient of friction of the base member. 
     
     
         8 . A receptacle base comprising:
 a retaining member comprising an upper and a lower surface, the retaining member further comprising inner peripheral edge and an outer peripheral edge, the inner peripheral edge being sized and shaped to removably receive a receptacle therein such that the receptacle is prevented from lateral movement when received therein; and   a base member comprising a top and a bottom surface, the top surface being connected to the lower surface of the retaining member such that the receptacle sets on the lop surface of the base member when received within the inner peripheral edge of the retaining member, the base member further comprising a base outer peripheral edge wherein at least a portion of the base outer peripheral edge comprises a linear offset edge sized and shaped to substantially conform to a linear structure proximate the receptacle base to thereby provide a predetermined offset between the structure and the receptacle when received in the receptacle base and further to prevent contact between the receptacle and the structure.   
     
     
         9 . The base of  claim 8 , wherein the retaining member further comprises a relief portion sized end shaped to receive a foot operated lever on the receptacle such that the foot operated lever can be operated when the receptacle is received in the inner peripheral edge. 
     
     
         10 . The base of  claim 8 , wherein the material forming at least a portion of the bottom surface of the base member is rubber. 
     
     
         11 . The base of  claim 8 , wherein the material forming at least a portion of the bottom surface of the base member is a rubber with a hardness durometer of at least 60. 
     
     
         12 . The base of  claim 8 , wherein the retaining member and the base member are integral. 
     
     
         13 . The base of  claim 8 , wherein the inner peripheral edge of the retaining member is sized and shaped to receive a trash can. 
     
     
         14 . The base of  claim 8 , wherein at least a portion of the bottom surface of the base member further includes a predetermined texture such that the texture of the bottom surface further prevents the receptacle base from lateral movement when the receptacle is received therein. 
     
     
         15 . A receptacle base comprising:
 a retaining member comprising an upper and a lower surface, the retaining member further comprising an inner peripheral edge and an outer peripheral edge, the inner peripheral edge being sized and shaped to removably receive a receptacle therein such that the receptacle is prevented from lateral movement when received therein, the outer peripheral edge including one or more perforations adapted to permit removal at least a portion of the outer peripheral edge so as to expose a linear offset edge, the linear offset edge sized and shaped to substantially correspond to a linear structure proximate the receptacle base so as to space the receptacle base a predetermined offset distance from the structure, further wherein at least a portion of the lower surface is adapted to prevent movement of the retaining member when the receptacle is received therein.   
     
     
         16 . The base of  claim 15 , wherein the inner peripheral edge is sized and shaped to receive a trash can therein. 
     
     
         17 . The base of  claim 15 , wherein the material forming the lower surface of the retaining member is a thermo-plastic rubber. 
     
     
         18 . The base of  claim 15 , wherein the material forming the lower surface of the retaining member is a silicon elastomer. 
     
     
         19 . The base of  claim 15 , wherein the material forming the lower surface of the retaining member is a rubber composite. 
     
     
         20 . The ease of  claim 18 , wherein the retaining member further comprises a relief portion sized and shaped to accommodate a foot operated lever on the receptacle.