US3851790A
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US
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Litter and trash receptacles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-26
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Granted: 1974-12-03
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Expires: 1993-02-26
Abstract
Abstract A litter and trash receptacle formed from a conventional ''''tin'''' can wherein a hook shaped element is secured to the rim of the can and is movable from a position below the rim to a position above the rim such that the can can be hung above ground level for the collection of trash or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 M Kasper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:55
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/14; B65F1/141; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/20; B65D25/22; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
A litter receptacle, comprising; a. an upper annular rim, b. a side wall depending from said rim, c. a bottom end fixed to said side wall, d. means located adjacent said rim for affixing said receptacle to a support structure above ground level, and e. means removably attached to said bottom end for supporting said means for affixing when removed and applied to a support structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
A litter receptacle, comprising; a. an upper annular rim, b. a side wall depending from said rim, c. a bottom end fixed to said side wall, d. means located adjacent said rim for affixing said receptacle to a support structure above ground level, and e. means removably attached to said bottom end for supporting said means for affixing when removed and applied to a support structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
The receptacle according to claim 1, wherein; f. said means for affixing comprises an element having one portion fixed to one of said side wall and rim and a second portion movable with respect to said one portion from a position along said side wall below said rim to a position substantially 180 degrees displaced to a position extending above said rim.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The receptacle according to claim 2, wherein; g. said second portion is flexibly connected to said first portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The receptacle according to claim 3, wherein; h. said second portion comprises an opening which is adapted to hang on a nail or the like.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The receptacle according to claim 1, wherein; f. said last mentioned means comprises a nail or screw.
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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) | 1977-12-02 | 1978-06-03 | 1978-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-02 | 1982-06-03 | 1982-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-02 | 1986-06-03 | 1986-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |