US3662680A
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Locking assembly for refuse containers
Assignee: SANITARY CONTROLS Inc
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Filing: 1971-02-18
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Granted: 1972-05-16
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Expires: 1991-02-18
Abstract
Abstract A locking assembly for refuse containers comprises a reinforced locking bar spring mounted above the refuse exit doorway of a compactor. The locking bar is drawn tightly down over the refuse removal doors of a refuse container while the container is held in place against the compactor, to prevent the opening and buckling of these doors during compaction of refuse in said container. The locking bar is drawn into place by a quick-acting load binder.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank Palopoli
- 👤 Salvatore Palopoli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 00:39
CPC Classifications
B; B30; B30B; B30B9/00; B30B9/30; B30B9/3042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A locking assembly for use with a refuse container of the type adapted to be coupled to a compactor, said assembly comprising an elongated locking bar, hinge means mounting the locking bar on the compactor for movement between a position out of interference with the refuse container and a position locking the door of the container, and means for temporarily retaining the locking bar in its locking position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
A locking assembly for use with a refuse container of the type adapted to be coupled to a compactor, said assembly comprising an elongated locking bar, hinge means mounting the locking bar on the compactor for movement between a position out of interference with the refuse container and a position locking the door of the container, and means for temporarily retaining the locking bar in its locking position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A locking assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein the temporary retaining means includes a load binder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A locking assembly as set forth in claim 2 wherein the temporary retaining means comprises an anchor and a load binder attaching the bar to the anchor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A locking assembly as set forth in claim 3 wherein the anchor comprises an elongated strut at ground level fixed to and projecting from the compactor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A locking assembly as set forth in claim 3 wherein the anchor comprises an elongated strut fixed to the compactor and carrying a loop, and the load binder has a hook matable with said loop.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
A locking assembly as set forth in claim 3 wherein the temporary retaining means comprises a pair of spaced parallel anchors fixed to the compactor and terminating in loops and a pair of load binders fixed to the bar and matable with said loops.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A locking assembly as set forth in claim 6 wherein each load binder is connected to the bar by a chain and terminates in a hook.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
A locking assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein the hinge means includes a spring biasing the bar to a position out of interference with the container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A locking assembly as set forth in claim 8 wherein said position forms an acute angle with the horizon.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
A locking assembly as set forth in claim 9 wherein the spring includes a section positioned against one of the bar and the compactor and a section positioned against the other of the bar and the compactor.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
A locking assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein the bar is of ladder-like construction.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
A locking assembly as set forth in claim 11 wherein the ladder-like construction extends beyond the container, when the container is linked to the compactor.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
A locking assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein the hinge means is fixed to the compactor at a level immediately above the level of the container door.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-05-16 | 1975-11-15 | 1976-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-16 | 1979-11-15 | 1980-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-16 | 1983-11-15 | 1984-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |