US3836036A
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Trash container lid system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-08
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Granted: 1974-09-17
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Expires: 1993-02-08
Abstract
Abstract A trash container lid system for placement on top of large industrial trash bins of the type utilized in hotels, apartment houses, etc., in which a lid section having a raised back portion is axially and rotatably coupled to the trash bin via an elongated aperture allowing a rear bottom curved surface of the lid assuming a stabilized partially open position, the extreme back portion of the lid carrying a counterweight throughout a predetermined arch for ease in opening, and the contacting surfaces between the trash bin and the lid having a vapor seal, the lid assembly consisting of a metal frame carrying a removable plastic liner therein.
Inventors
- 👤 A Hodge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:23
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/14; B65F1/16; B65F1/1623; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/908
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A trash container lid system comprising: a lid section having a raised back portion; a trash bin having first and second mounting members extending upwardly therefrom; first and second pivot slots in one of said lid section and said mounting members; and first and second axle members extending from another of said lid section and mounting members through said first and second pivot slots for rotatably and slidably coupling said lid section to said mounting members, said lid section having arcuate lower back portions on each side thereof and said pivot slots being geometrically disposed for causing said arcuate sections to frictionally engage top surfaces of said trash bin upon rotation of said lid to a partially open position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A trash container lid system comprising: a lid section having a raised back portion; a trash bin having first and second mounting members extending upwardly therefrom; first and second pivot slots in one of said lid section and said mounting members; and first and second axle members extending from another of said lid section and mounting members through said first and second pivot slots for rotatably and slidably coupling said lid section to said mounting members, said lid section having arcuate lower back portions on each side thereof and said pivot slots being geometrically disposed for causing said arcuate sections to frictionally engage top surfaces of said trash bin upon rotation of said lid to a partially open position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The trash container lid system of claim 1 wherein said first and second axle members are pivot bolts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
92 words
The trash container lid system of claim 1 and further including: first and second inner mounting plates extending upwardly from rear portions of inner side walls of said trash container, said rear mounting plates carrying sealing wipers in contact with inner surfaces of said lid section; a sealing strip on the bottom surface of said lid section; and a rear liner coupled between said first and second inner plates and a rear upper section of said trash bin whereby a vapor seal is effected between said lid section and said trash bin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The trash container lid system of claim 1 and further including a counterweight rotatably coupled to said axle member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A trash container lid system comprising: a lid section having a raised back portion; a trash bin having first and second mounting members extending upwardly therefrom, said lid section being rotatably coupled to said first and second mounting members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
A trash container lid system comprising: a lid section having a raised back portion; a trash bin having first and second mounting members extending upwardly therefrom, said lid section being rotatably coupled to said first and second mounting members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The trash container lid system of claim 5 wherein: said lid section includes holding means operable for holding said lid in a partially open position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The trash container lid system of claim 6 wherein: said holding means includes a counterweight coupled to said lid section.
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) | 1977-09-16 | 1978-03-18 | 1978-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-16 | 1982-03-18 | 1982-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-16 | 1986-03-18 | 1986-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |