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Receptacle for secure collection of waste

  • US 9,796,526 B2
  • Filed: 07/19/2016
  • Issued: 10/24/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/27/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A waste collection receptacle, comprising:

  • a housing defining a waste-collection chamber, the housing comprising;

    an access port, including a door, through which waste can be deposited; and

    a chute leading from the access port to the waste-collection chamber;

    a fill sensor configured to measure a fill level of a waste-collection container positioned within the waste-collection chamber;

    a lock configured to secure the door of the access port against opening; and

    a controller in communication with the fill sensor and the lock and configured to;

    receive a fill level signal from the fill sensor; and

    send a lock command to the lock responsive to the fill level signal, wherein the lock command causes the lock to engage such that the door of the access port is secured against opening.

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