Ceiling debris collection bin

Abstract

The Ceiling Debris Collection Bin is a receptacle with a wide opening that facilitates the nearly complete collection of acoustic ceiling debris removed by the Popcorn Ceiling Scraper—U.S. Pat. No. 6,101,663. The makers this Scraper recommend use of a plastic trash bag for collection of debris but a trash bag is not efficient enough, being limited to an opening defined by the scraper's flexible band. The new Ceiling Debris Collection Bin is very efficient owing to the flared side design. Debris that flies all over and might escape collection by a trash bag would be captured by this uniquely designed Ceiling Debris Collection Bin with nearly three times the collection area. The collapsible wings of the bin accommodate the flexible metal band of the Popcorn Ceiling Scraper, so that the Scraper can be pushed up to where the ceiling meets the wall.

1 . The Ceiling Debris Collection Bin is uniquely designed for use with the Popcorn Ceiling Scraper, U.S. Pat. No. 6,101,663, which currently uses a less efficient trash bag for collection of ceiling debris. 
     
     
         2 . The distinguishing feature of the Ceiling Debris Collection Bin is the unique design of the end caps with isosceles triangle shaped wings and rectangular connector flaps that affix to the ends of the bin and transform an appropriate box into the Ceiling Debris Collection Bin. 
     
     
         3 . The flared front and rear sides of the Ceiling Debris Collection Bin create a collection opening of ninety to ninety-six, 90-96 square inches (580.64-619.35 sq. cm)—about two and a half times that of a trash bag, which is limited by the area encompassed by the flexible metal band of the Scraper. 
     
     
         4 . The side wings of the Ceiling Debris Collection Bin are collapsible to accommodate the flexible metal band of the Popcorn Ceiling Scraper, allowing the Scraper to move up to where the ceiling meets the wall. 
     
     
         5 . The collapsible side wings ( claim 4 ) compress when pushed against the wall. 
     
     
         6 . There are no other moving parts.