ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 30 -- United States Patent no. 12,371,253, issued on July 29.
"Garbage can lid and container" was invented by Nader Kassis (New Hyde Park, N.Y.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The garbage can lid and container is an outdoor trash can with a retractable attached lid. The device of the instant application is provided with a track system that allows the lid to roll up and retract along the rear of the can. This feature allows full access to the interior of the trash can, but also keeps the lid attached when either opened or closed. As such, the present device prevents the lid from being blown off or lost. It also keeps the lid closed preventing water from accumulating when r...