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Garbage can lid clamp
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-08-06
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1989-08-06
Abstract
Abstract A tension cord assembly for the purpose of securing a garbage can lid upon a garbage can so to prevent access of stray animals to the garbage within the can, the device comprising a length of nylon cord carrying a spring clamp at one end, the opposite end of the cord being connected through a swivel to one end of a steel coil spring, the opposite end of the coil spring being attached to a snaphook.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/14; B65F1/16; B65F1/1615; B65D; B65D45/00; B65D45/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/20; Y10T292/228; Y10T292/23; Y10T292/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
In a garbage can lid clamp, the combination of an assembly, said assembly comprising a longitudinally stretchable unit having self-contained means at its opposite ends for being removably attached to the handle and diametrically opposite sides of a garbage can, and an intermediate portion of said unit being fitted over a garbage can lid and preventing the same from being lifted off by stray animals and the like, said unit comprising for a major portion thereof a length of nylon cord, each end of said nylon cord being looped back and secured in a metal clamp so to form an eye at each said end thereof, each eye of said nylon cord being secured to one of a pair of swivels, a snap clip being secured to one of said swivels, the other of said swivels being secured to one end of a tension coil spring, the opposite end of said tension coil spring being secured to a snaphook, said snap clip and said snaphook comprising said means for securement to said garbage can handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
In a garbage can lid clamp, the combination of an assembly, said assembly comprising a longitudinally stretchable unit having self-contained means at its opposite ends for being removably attached to the handle and diametrically opposite sides of a garbage can, and an intermediate portion of said unit being fitted over a garbage can lid and preventing the same from being lifted off by stray animals and the like, said unit comprising for a major portion thereof a length of nylon cord, each end of said nylon cord being looped back and secured in a metal clamp so to form an eye at each said end thereof, each eye of said nylon cord being secured to one of a pair of swivels, a snap clip being secured to one of said swivels, the other of said swivels being secured to one end of a tension coil spring, the opposite end of said tension coil spring being secured to a snaphook, said snap clip and said snaphook comprising said means for securement to said garbage can handle.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |