US3713581A
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Rubbish disposal device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-19
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Granted: 1973-01-30
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Expires: 1991-03-19
Abstract
Abstract A rubbish disposal device including a chute extending through a wall so as to leave a small portion having a flat upper surface projecting on the outside of the wall, the chute having a springloaded door normally closed. A rubbish container fits on the outside of the wall, having an opening receiving the projecting portion of the chute, being suspended from the chute by resting on the upper surface of the chute, and retained on the chute by a flange on the upper surface of the chute spaced from the outer wall surface.
Inventors
- 👤 G Mullens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 13:31
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/0093
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
In combination with an upstanding wall having an inside surface, an outside surface and an opening extending between said inside and outside surfaces, a rubbish disposal device comprising a tubular member received in said opening, said tubular member having an outside portion projecting beyond said outside surface of said wall, said outside projecting portion having an upper surface, a flange means on said upper surface, said flange means extending upwardly from said upper surface and being spaced from said outside surface of said wall, and a container having an opening in one wall thereof, said opening being larger in vertical dimension than that of said outside projecting portion, said outside projecting portion being received in said opening in said wall of said container with said wall of said container at the upper periphery of said opening engaging said outside projecting portion so that said container is suspended from said outside projecting portion and there is access to the interior of said container through said tubular member from said inside surface of said upstanding wall, said wall of said container at said upper periphery of said opening being positioned between said flange means aNd said outside surface of said upstanding wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
In combination with an upstanding wall having an inside surface, an outside surface and an opening extending between said inside and outside surfaces, a rubbish disposal device comprising a tubular member received in said opening, said tubular member having an outside portion projecting beyond said outside surface of said wall, said outside projecting portion having an upper surface, a flange means on said upper surface, said flange means extending upwardly from said upper surface and being spaced from said outside surface of said wall, and a container having an opening in one wall thereof, said opening being larger in vertical dimension than that of said outside projecting portion, said outside projecting portion being received in said opening in said wall of said container with said wall of said container at the upper periphery of said opening engaging said outside projecting portion so that said container is suspended from said outside projecting portion and there is access to the interior of said container through said tubular member from said inside surface of said upstanding wall, said wall of said container at said upper periphery of said opening being positioned between said flange means aNd said outside surface of said upstanding wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
200 words
In combination with an upstanding wall having an inside surface, an outside surface and an opening extending between said inside and outside surfaces, a rubbish disposal device comprising a tubular member received in said opening, said tubular member having an outside portion projecting beyond said outside surface of said wall, said outside projecting portion having an upper surface, a flange means on said upper surface, said flange means extending upwardly from said upper surface and being spaced from said outside surface of said wall, and a container having an opening in one wall thereof, said opening being larger in vertical dimension than that of said outside projecting portion, said outside projecting portion being received in said opening in said wall of said container with said wall of said container at the upper periphery of said opening engaging said outside projecting portion so that said container is suspended from said outside projecting portion and there is access to the interior of said container through said tubular member from said inside surface of said upstanding wall, said wall of said container at said upper periphery of said opening being positioned between said flange means aNd said outside surface of said upstanding wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
200 words
In combination with an upstanding wall having an inside surface, an outside surface and an opening extending between said inside and outside surfaces, a rubbish disposal device comprising a tubular member received in said opening, said tubular member having an outside portion projecting beyond said outside surface of said wall, said outside projecting portion having an upper surface, a flange means on said upper surface, said flange means extending upwardly from said upper surface and being spaced from said outside surface of said wall, and a container having an opening in one wall thereof, said opening being larger in vertical dimension than that of said outside projecting portion, said outside projecting portion being received in said opening in said wall of said container with said wall of said container at the upper periphery of said opening engaging said outside projecting portion so that said container is suspended from said outside projecting portion and there is access to the interior of said container through said tubular member from said inside surface of said upstanding wall, said wall of said container at said upper periphery of said opening being positioned between said flange means aNd said outside surface of said upstanding wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
A device as recited in claim 1 in which said upper surface of said outside projecting portion is substantially flat, and in which said wall of said container at said upper periphery of said opening therethrough presents a substantially flat edge so engaging said substantially flat upper surface of said outside projecting portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as recited in claim 1 including in addition a door normally closing the opening through said tubular member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as recited in claim 3 including in addition detent means for holding said door in a closed position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
A device as recited in claim 2 in which said container is of plastic material, and in which there is a metal reinforcement along said substantially flat edge, said metal reinforcement engaging said substantially flat upper surface of said projecting portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as recited in claim 5 in which said metal reinforcement is a substantially U-shaped strip overlapping both sides of said wall of said container at said upper periphery of said opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device as recited in claim 6 in which said tubular member is rectangular in cross section.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-30 | 1976-07-31 | 1977-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-30 | 1980-07-31 | 1981-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-30 | 1984-07-31 | 1985-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |