US3680478A
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Refuse container
Assignee: SH & G Co
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Filing: 1970-06-17
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Granted: 1972-08-01
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Expires: 1990-06-17
Abstract
Abstract A portable refuse container has a cover formed of a pair of panels arranged for latching down tightly over the top opening of the container with the panels hinged to raise up automatically as the container is dumped. The forward edge of the container has a pivot axis about which the container is raised for dumping, and a cable for raising the container is attached to or threaded through a retainer on the cover so that the cover lifts as the container is raised. Releasable latches normally hold the cover down so that the container can receive compacted refuse.
Inventors
- 👤 George J Beachner Jr
- 👤 Howard A Beachner
- 👤 Santo C Panzarella
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:37
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/14; B65F1/16; B65F1/1615; B65F1/1623; B65F3/00; B65F3/02; B65F3/14; B65F3/20; B65F3/206
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
316 words
A refuse container comprising: a. a chamber for holding refuse; b. said chamber having a side opening; c. means for compacting refuse into said chamber through said side opening; d. means on said container establishing a pivot axis for raising said container to dump refuse from said chamber; e. said chamber having a top opening adjacent said pivot axis for said dumping of refuse; f. a cover for said top opening; g. said cover having a plurality of panels; h. a forward one of said panels covering the portion of said top opening adjacent said pivot axis; i. a rearward one of said panels covering the portion of said top opening opposite said pivot axis; j. a first hinge set connecting said rearward panel to said container along the edge of said top opening opposite said pivot axis; k. said first hinge set having an axis parallel with said pivot axis; l. said first hinge set being arranged to allow said rearward panel to swing upward relative to said top opening; m. said forward panel having a free forward edge adjacent said pivot axis; n. means for latching down said free edge of said forward panel; o. a second hinge set connecting the rearward edge of said forward panel to an adjacent panel of said cover; p. said second hinge set having an axis parallel with said pivot axis; q. said second hinge set being arranged to allow said forward panel to swing downward relative to said adjacent panel; r. means for receiving a cable for pivoting and raising said container; s. said cable-receiving means being arranged in the region of said second hinge set for raising said axis of said second hinge set to open said cover as said container is raised; and t. releasable means for holding said cover down in the region of the ends of said axis of said second hinge set.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
316 words
A refuse container comprising: a. a chamber for holding refuse; b. said chamber having a side opening; c. means for compacting refuse into said chamber through said side opening; d. means on said container establishing a pivot axis for raising said container to dump refuse from said chamber; e. said chamber having a top opening adjacent said pivot axis for said dumping of refuse; f. a cover for said top opening; g. said cover having a plurality of panels; h. a forward one of said panels covering the portion of said top opening adjacent said pivot axis; i. a rearward one of said panels covering the portion of said top opening opposite said pivot axis; j. a first hinge set connecting said rearward panel to said container along the edge of said top opening opposite said pivot axis; k. said first hinge set having an axis parallel with said pivot axis; l. said first hinge set being arranged to allow said rearward panel to swing upward relative to said top opening; m. said forward panel having a free forward edge adjacent said pivot axis; n. means for latching down said free edge of said forward panel; o. a second hinge set connecting the rearward edge of said forward panel to an adjacent panel of said cover; p. said second hinge set having an axis parallel with said pivot axis; q. said second hinge set being arranged to allow said forward panel to swing downward relative to said adjacent panel; r. means for receiving a cable for pivoting and raising said container; s. said cable-receiving means being arranged in the region of said second hinge set for raising said axis of said second hinge set to open said cover as said container is raised; and t. releasable means for holding said cover down in the region of the ends of said axis of said second hinge set.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The refuse container of claim 1 wherein said cover is formed of two panels with said rearward panel comprising said panel adjacent said forward panel, and said second hinge set connecting said forward panel to said rearward panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The refuse container of claim 1 wherein said latching means comprises hooks in the region of said free edge of said forward panel, arranged to slide under surfaces of said container as said cover is lowered over said top opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The refuse container of claim 1 wherein said cover-holding means comprises releasable latch hooks;
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The refuse container of claim 1 wherein said cable-receiving means comprises means for retaining a hook attached to said cable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The refuse container of claim 1 wherein said cable-receiving means comprises a loop arranged to extend over said cable to hold said axis of said second hinge set near said cable during said raising of said container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The refuse container of claim 6 wherein said container includes means arranged in the region of said first hinge set for retaining a hook attached to said cable.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The refuse container of claim 1 wherein said compactor means is separable from said container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The refuse container of claim 1 wherein said compactor means is integral with said container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The refuse container of claim 9 wherein said compactor means includes a pivotal blade arranged to push refuse through said side opening.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The refuse container of claim 10 wherein said compactor means has a top charging opening, and a horizontally pivotal cover is arranged for opening and closing said charging opening.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The refuse container of claim 11 wherein said pivotal cover is approximately a sector of a circle, and a vertical sleeve supports said sector.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The refuse container of claim 12 including gussets extending radially between said sleeve and said sector.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The refuse container of claim 13 including a latch arranged to hold said pivotal cover closed.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
45 words
The refuse container of claim 1 wherein said cover is formed of two panels with said rearward panel comprising said panel adjacent said forward panel, said second hinge set connecting said forward panel to said rearward panel, and said cover-holding means comprises releasable latch hooks.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
39 words
The refuse container of claim 15 wherein said latching-means comprises hooks in the region of said free edge of said forward panel arranged to slide under surfaces of said container as said cover is lowered over said top opening.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
37 words
The refuse container of claim 16 Wherein said cable-receiving means comprises a loop arranged to extend over said cable to hold said axis of said second hinge set near said cable during said raising of said container.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
28 words
The refuse container of claim 17 wherein said container includes means arranged in the region of said first hinge set for retaining a hook attached to said cable.
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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) | 1975-08-01 | 1976-01-31 | 1976-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-01 | 1980-01-31 | 1980-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-01 | 1984-01-31 | 1984-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |