US3554345A
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Adjustable rubbish chute
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-08-13
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Granted: 1971-01-12
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Expires: 1988-08-13
Abstract
Abstract A rubbish disposal device that includes a chute connected to a lid of a rubbish container, the lower end of the chute being doubled over a flange bent downwardly around the perimeter of an opening in the lid, the chute including an inclined portion having a telescoping section for length adjustment hinged at an overlapping joint to a horizontal upper portion adapted to extend through an opening in a wall.
Inventors
- 👤 George O Mullens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 05:21
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/14; B65F1/16; B65F1/0093
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
In combination with a container adapted to receive rubbish, a rubbish disposal arrangement comprising: a lid for said container; a chute for transmitting rubbish; said chute having an upper portion having an entrance opening therein; said chute having a lower portion extending downwardly from said upper portion; said lid having an opening and downwardly inclined flange means at the periphery of said opening; said lower portion of said chute extending through said opening and being substantially complementary to said lid at said opening; and means securing said lower portion of said chute to said flange means for preventing relative movement of said chute and said lid; whereby said chute is adapted to transmit rubbish through said entrance opening to said lid and into said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
In combination with a container adapted to receive rubbish, a rubbish disposal arrangement comprising: a lid for said container; a chute for transmitting rubbish; said chute having an upper portion having an entrance opening therein; said chute having a lower portion extending downwardly from said upper portion; said lid having an opening and downwardly inclined flange means at the periphery of said opening; said lower portion of said chute extending through said opening and being substantially complementary to said lid at said opening; and means securing said lower portion of said chute to said flange means for preventing relative movement of said chute and said lid; whereby said chute is adapted to transmit rubbish through said entrance opening to said lid and into said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device as recited in claim 1 in which said lower portion of said chute is doubled over said flange means so as to overlie the exterior of said flange means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device as recited in claim 2 in which said securing means includes fasteners extending through said doubled-over portion of said chute and said flange means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
A device as recited in claim 2 in which: said lid is provided with indentations therein for providing reinforcement thereof; said lower portion of said chute is substantially rectangular in cross section, in a vertical plane and is inclined at an acute angle relative to said lid; and said flange means includes two opposed substantially vertical portions and two opposed portions inclined at substantially the same angle as said chute.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
A device as recited in claim 1 in which: said chute is in two sections; said sections including overlapping portions providing a telescoping joint for permitting adjustment of the length of said chute; and including means for locking said telescoping joint to maintain an adjustment in the length of said chute.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device as recited in claim 5 in which said locking means includes screws extending through the overlapped portions of said sections at said telescoping joint.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
53 words
A device as recited in claim 1 in which: said upper portion is generally horizontal; and including in addition a transverse hinge pivotally interconnecting said lower portion and said upper portion; said upper and lower portions of said chute including normally overlapping portions adjacent said hinge to thereby provide a sealed joint therebetween.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device as recited in claim 7 in which at said overlapping portions said lower portion extends over the exterior of said upper portion of said chute.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
59 words
A device as recited in claim 8 in which: said chute is substantially rectangular in cross section; said transverse hinge being substantially horizontal and connecting an upper edge of said upper portion to an upper edge of said lower portion; and said lower portion having wall portions projecting beyond said hinge to provide said overlapping portions adjacent said hinge.
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) | 1974-01-11 | 1974-07-13 | 1975-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-11 | 1978-07-13 | 1979-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-11 | 1982-07-13 | 1983-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |