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US3137408A
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Pail with lid and latching mechanism
Assignee: Rubbermaid Inc
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Filing: 1962-07-09
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Granted: 1964-06-16
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Expires: 1982-07-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William D Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:24
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/14; B65F1/16; B65F1/1615; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/0894; Y10T292/0895; Y10T292/0902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
IN COMBINATION, A PAIL, A LID, AND LATCHING MECHANISM, HINGE MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID LID TO SAID PAIL, SPRING MEANS ON SAID HINGE MEANS BIASING SAID LID TO AN OPEN POSITION WITH RESPECT TO SAID PAIL, SAID LATCHING MECHANISM CARRIED ON SAID LID, SAID LATCHING MECHANISM HAVING A LATCH BLOCK PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID LID, LATCH DOGS ON SAID LATCH BLOCK FOR ENGAGING A KEEPER SEAT ON SAID PAIL WHEN SAID LID IS CLOSED, A FLAT SPRING HAVING A U-SHAPED PORTION AND A V-SHAPED PORTION, SAID U-SHAPED PORTION CARRIED BY SAID LATCH BLOCK FOR ROTATION THEREOF TO SEAT SAID LATCH DOGS ON SAID KEEPER SEAT, SAID V-SHAPED PORTION BIASINGLY INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID LID AND SAID PAIL WHEN THE LID IS CLOSED, RELEASE MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY PIVOTING SAID LATCH BLOCK TO DISENGAGE SAID LATCH DOGS FROM SAID KEEPER SEAT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
IN COMBINATION, A PAIL, A LID, AND LATCHING MECHANISM, HINGE MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID LID TO SAID PAIL, SPRING MEANS ON SAID HINGE MEANS BIASING SAID LID TO AN OPEN POSITION WITH RESPECT TO SAID PAIL, SAID LATCHING MECHANISM CARRIED ON SAID LID, SAID LATCHING MECHANISM HAVING A LATCH BLOCK PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID LID, LATCH DOGS ON SAID LATCH BLOCK FOR ENGAGING A KEEPER SEAT ON SAID PAIL WHEN SAID LID IS CLOSED, A FLAT SPRING HAVING A U-SHAPED PORTION AND A V-SHAPED PORTION, SAID U-SHAPED PORTION CARRIED BY SAID LATCH BLOCK FOR ROTATION THEREOF TO SEAT SAID LATCH DOGS ON SAID KEEPER SEAT, SAID V-SHAPED PORTION BIASINGLY INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID LID AND SAID PAIL WHEN THE LID IS CLOSED, RELEASE MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY PIVOTING SAID LATCH BLOCK TO DISENGAGE SAID LATCH DOGS FROM SAID KEEPER SEAT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-06-16 | 1967-12-16 | 1968-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-16 | 1971-12-16 | 1972-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-16 | 1975-12-16 | 1976-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |