US3197060A
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Assignee: HAMMERLUND SHEET METAL Inc
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Filing: 1963-08-01
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Granted: 1965-07-27
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Expires: 1983-08-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard M Farniok
- 👤 Sr Albert W Hammerlund
- 👤 Jr Albert W Hammerlund
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:50
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/14; B65F1/16; B65F1/1615
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
APPARATUS FOR USE WITH A GARBAGE CAN OF CONVENTIONAL CONSTRUCTION INCLUDING (A) A PAIR OF GENERALLY HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED PIVOTS, (B) MEANS FOR READILY ATTACHING SAID PIVOTS IN DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSED RELATION TO THE SIDE WALL OF A GARBAGE CAN, (C) A PAIR OF APERTURED FLANGES MOUNTED FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT ON THE AXIS OF SAID PIVOTS, (D) A PAIR OF ELONGATED HOLD DOWN ELEMENTS DISPOSED IN GENERALLY UPSTANDING RELATION AND RESPECTIVELY SLIDABLY MOUNTED THROUGH THE APERTURES OF SAID FLANGES, (E) POSITIVE STOP MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID ELEMENTS IN SPACED RELATION BELOW SAID FLANGES, (F) MEANS FOR ATTACHING SAID ELEMENTS TO THE COVER OF THE GARBAGE CAN, AND (G) A PAIR OF SPRING MEMBES NORMALLY URGING SAID ELEMENTS DOWNWARDLY INTO NORMAL HOLD DOWN POSITION BUT YIELDING IN RESPONSE TO UPWARDLY DIRECTED PULLING FORCE APPLIED TO SAID ELEMENTS TO PERMIT SAID ELEMENTS TO BE SHIFTED UPWARDLY IN SAID FLANGES TO PERMIT REMOVAL OF THE COVER FROM THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE CAN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
APPARATUS FOR USE WITH A GARBAGE CAN OF CONVENTIONAL CONSTRUCTION INCLUDING (A) A PAIR OF GENERALLY HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED PIVOTS, (B) MEANS FOR READILY ATTACHING SAID PIVOTS IN DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSED RELATION TO THE SIDE WALL OF A GARBAGE CAN, (C) A PAIR OF APERTURED FLANGES MOUNTED FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT ON THE AXIS OF SAID PIVOTS, (D) A PAIR OF ELONGATED HOLD DOWN ELEMENTS DISPOSED IN GENERALLY UPSTANDING RELATION AND RESPECTIVELY SLIDABLY MOUNTED THROUGH THE APERTURES OF SAID FLANGES, (E) POSITIVE STOP MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID ELEMENTS IN SPACED RELATION BELOW SAID FLANGES, (F) MEANS FOR ATTACHING SAID ELEMENTS TO THE COVER OF THE GARBAGE CAN, AND (G) A PAIR OF SPRING MEMBES NORMALLY URGING SAID ELEMENTS DOWNWARDLY INTO NORMAL HOLD DOWN POSITION BUT YIELDING IN RESPONSE TO UPWARDLY DIRECTED PULLING FORCE APPLIED TO SAID ELEMENTS TO PERMIT SAID ELEMENTS TO BE SHIFTED UPWARDLY IN SAID FLANGES TO PERMIT REMOVAL OF THE COVER FROM THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE CAN.
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) | 1968-07-26 | 1969-01-25 | 1969-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-26 | 1973-01-25 | 1973-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-26 | 1977-01-25 | 1977-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |