US3799391A
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Receptacle top adaptor construction
Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC
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Filing: 1972-11-22
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Granted: 1974-03-26
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Expires: 1992-11-22
Abstract
Abstract A waste receptable top preferably having a self-closing door and a rim flange for normally telescopically fitting over a mating receptacle body, said flange adapted to receive snap-on clips for fitting onto the rim of an open-top standard steel drum to mount the top thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 A Brescia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:51
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/14; B65F1/16; B65F1/1607; B65D; B65D45/00; B65D45/02; B65D45/16; B65D45/18; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/38; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/0801; Y10T292/082
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
tIn combination, a receptacle cover having a rim flange normally adapted to fit telescopically over the open end of a mating receptacle, said flange having apertures at peripheral intervals, a plurality of adaptor clips having projections to snap fit into said apertures, said rim flange having clip supporting flanges adjacent said apertures, said clips having cam elements for for snapping over and engaging under the rim bead of a standard steel drum when the cover is pressed thereon, and said clip supporting flanges extending inwardly below said apertures and under said clips.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
tIn combination, a receptacle cover having a rim flange normally adapted to fit telescopically over the open end of a mating receptacle, said flange having apertures at peripheral intervals, a plurality of adaptor clips having projections to snap fit into said apertures, said rim flange having clip supporting flanges adjacent said apertures, said clips having cam elements for for snapping over and engaging under the rim bead of a standard steel drum when the cover is pressed thereon, and said clip supporting flanges extending inwardly below said apertures and under said clips.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
In combination, a receptacle cover as described in claim 1, in which the clip projections have retainer wings for locking said projections in said apertures.
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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) | 1977-03-25 | 1977-09-24 | 1978-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-25 | 1981-09-24 | 1982-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-25 | 1985-09-24 | 1986-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |