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US3642145A
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Refuse can support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-09-08
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Granted: 1972-02-15
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Expires: 1989-09-08
Abstract
Abstract A support for a group of household garbage cans or the like comprises a plurality of frames normally radiating from a sleeve which is adjustable vertically on a post, each frame being adapted to hold an individual can, and each being connected to the sleeve for collapsing to a depending, inoperative position when its can is removed.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph Edward Shelton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:13
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/14; B65F1/141; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A refuse can support comprising an upstanding post, radially projecting elements formed on the post in spaced apart vertical relation, a can-holding frame hinged to the upper element, a brace member having one end pivoted to the frame adjacent the free end of the frame and having its other end engageable with the lower element for holding the frame radially extended from the post in operative horizontal position for holding a can and detachable from the lower element for allowing the frame, on removal of the can, to swing about its hinge and hang in inoperative position from the upper element, and a detent in the hinged connection of the frame and the upper element normally holding the frame in extended horizontal position and retractable for allowing the frame to swing down to inoperative position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A refuse can support comprising an upstanding post, radially projecting elements formed on the post in spaced apart vertical relation, a can-holding frame hinged to the upper element, a brace member having one end pivoted to the frame adjacent the free end of the frame and having its other end engageable with the lower element for holding the frame radially extended from the post in operative horizontal position for holding a can and detachable from the lower element for allowing the frame, on removal of the can, to swing about its hinge and hang in inoperative position from the upper element, and a detent in the hinged connection of the frame and the upper element normally holding the frame in extended horizontal position and retractable for allowing the frame to swing down to inoperative position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A refuse can support as claimed in claim 1, including a sleeve telescopically mounted on the post and vertically adjustable thereon, with said radially projecting elements fixed on the sleeve.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A refuse can support as claimed in claim 1, including a sleeve telescopically mounted on the post and vertically adjustable thereon, with said radially projecting elements fixed on the Sleeve, a plurality of said frames being hinged equidistantly circumferentially about said upper element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
95 words
A refuse can support as claimed in claim 3, in which said hinged connection comprises cam and shoulder surfaces formed on the frame, and said detent comprises a bolt spring-pressed radially outwardly from the upper radially projecting element and having cam and shoulder surfaces cooperating with those of the frame, whereby said cam surfaces over each other with retraction of the bolt when the frame is being swung from inoperative toward operative position and the bolt becomes projected to snap said shoulders into engagement for holding the frame fixed when swung fully to operative position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A refuse can support as claimed in claim 3, in which said detent is manually retractable for separation of said engaged shoulders and lowering of the frame upon detachment of the brace member from the lower radially projecting element.
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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) | 1975-02-14 | 1975-08-16 | 1976-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-14 | 1979-08-16 | 1980-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-14 | 1983-08-16 | 1984-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |