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US3739715A
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Refuse container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-04
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Granted: 1973-06-19
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Expires: 1991-06-04
Abstract
Abstract A portable refuse container having a substantially rectangular or tapered body with an open top portion, pivotable lid means connected to the top portion, whereby refuse may be inserted into the hollow body upon the lifting of the lid, and a slidable compacter means mounted within the body for compacting the refuse inserted therein.
Inventors
- 👤 J Ambrose
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:20
CPC Classifications
B; B30; B30B; B30B9/00; B30B9/30; B30B9/3057; B30B9/3042; B30B9/3046; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/12; B65F1/122; B65F1/14; B65F1/1405; B65F1/1468; B65F1/1473
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
221 words
A portable refuse container comprising a hollow body having a closed bottom portion, side walls, end walls, and an open top portion, means attached to said hollow body to allow said container to be moved from one point to another, at least one pivotable lid attached to said body over said open top portion, whereby said lid may be opened to allow refuse to be inserted therein, slidable compacter means mounted within said hollow body for compacting refuse inserted therein between said compacter means and an end wall, said compacter means including a ram having spaced rails fixed thereto, the other end wall having spaced rails fixed thereto, a scissors assembly connected between said ram and said other end wall, said scissors assembly including an inside assembly and an outside assembly, one end of each inside assembly being pivotally connected to each rail on one of said ram or said other end wall, one end of each outside assembly being pivotally connected to each rail on the other of said ram and said other end wall, and the other end of each assembly terminating in a roller that operates in the rail opposite the pivotal connection of that assembly, and a hydraulic operating means connected to said scissors assembly so that operation thereof will reciprocate said ram within said hollow body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
221 words
A portable refuse container comprising a hollow body having a closed bottom portion, side walls, end walls, and an open top portion, means attached to said hollow body to allow said container to be moved from one point to another, at least one pivotable lid attached to said body over said open top portion, whereby said lid may be opened to allow refuse to be inserted therein, slidable compacter means mounted within said hollow body for compacting refuse inserted therein between said compacter means and an end wall, said compacter means including a ram having spaced rails fixed thereto, the other end wall having spaced rails fixed thereto, a scissors assembly connected between said ram and said other end wall, said scissors assembly including an inside assembly and an outside assembly, one end of each inside assembly being pivotally connected to each rail on one of said ram or said other end wall, one end of each outside assembly being pivotally connected to each rail on the other of said ram and said other end wall, and the other end of each assembly terminating in a roller that operates in the rail opposite the pivotal connection of that assembly, and a hydraulic operating means connected to said scissors assembly so that operation thereof will reciprocate said ram within said hollow body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
94 words
The refuse container of claim 1, wherein said hollow body is substantially rectangular, with two end walls and two elongated side walls secured to said bottom portion and said pivotable lid comprises two separate lids pivotably connected along the free end of one of said side walls, said lids being connected together in such a manner that one of said lids is normally raised for insertion of refuse, or both lids may be simultaneously raised for unloading of said container, and fastening means for holding said lids to said body in the closed position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The refuse container of claim 1, wherein said container body is substantially rectangular with two end walls and two elongated side walls, and said slidable compacter comprises a substantially rectangular ram slidably mounted within said body and resting against said bottom portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The refuse container of claim 3, wherein said ram comprises a flat, substantially rectangular plate having spring biased extending wiper Portions along three sides thereof for sealing engage-ment with the inside surfaces of said opposite end walls and said bottom portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
The refuse container of claim 1, wherein said scissors assembly includes an inside assembly and an outside assembly, each of said assemblies including two separate elongated arms, the arms of said inside assembly being fixedly held together by a clevis support having a plurality of center bearing supports capable of being fixed to one end of said hydraulic piston.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The refuse container of claim 5, wherein the arms of said inside and said outside assemblies are pivotably connected together at a point substantially midway between the free ends of each of said arms.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
103 words
The refuse container of claim 6, wherein each of said elongated arms of said inside and said outside scissors assemblies has two ends with bores formed therethrough, the ends of said inside assembly adjacent said end wall, and the ends of said outside assembly adjacent said ram being rotatably secured thereto, while the ends of said inside assembly adjacent said ram and the ends of said outside assembly adjacent said end wall being movably connected thereto so as to be capable of sliding with respect to said fixed ends upon movement of said hydraulic cylinder, to thereby cause longitudinal movement of said ram.
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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) | 1976-06-18 | 1976-12-18 | 1977-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-18 | 1980-12-18 | 1981-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-18 | 1984-12-18 | 1985-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |