US3904218A
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Complementary trash can unit
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1973-10-31
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Granted: 1975-09-09
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Expires: 1993-10-31
Abstract
Abstract A complementary trash can unit comprises a movable base member. A platform is rotatably mounted on the base member for free rotation in a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the base member. A plurality of trash cans of the same configuration each complementing the others rest on the platform. Holding devices at the bottom of each can and formed in the platform releasably hold the cans on the platform. Wheels on the bottom of each can permit movement of each can on the ground after removal from the platform. A common cover covers the cans in position on the platform.
Inventors
- 👤 Eleanor E Kostic
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 02:30
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/14; B65F1/1468; B65F1/1473; B60; B60B; B60B33/00; B62; B62B; B62B3/00; B62B3/10; B65F1/0033; B65F1/0053; B65F1/0066; B65F1/16; B65F1/1607; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/908; Y10S220/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A complementary trash can unit, comprising a movable base member; a platform rotatably mounted on the base member for free rotation in a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the base member; a plurality of trash cans of the same configuration each complementing the others and resting on the platform; holding means at the bottom of each of the trash cans and formed in the platform for releasably holding the cans on the platform; wheels on the bottom of each of the trash cans for permitting movement of each can on the ground after removal from the platform; and a common cover covering the cans in position on the platform.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A complementary trash can unit, comprising a movable base member; a platform rotatably mounted on the base member for free rotation in a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the base member; a plurality of trash cans of the same configuration each complementing the others and resting on the platform; holding means at the bottom of each of the trash cans and formed in the platform for releasably holding the cans on the platform; wheels on the bottom of each of the trash cans for permitting movement of each can on the ground after removal from the platform; and a common cover covering the cans in position on the platform.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A complementary trash unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein the platform is rotatably mounted on the base member by ball bearing means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A complementary trash unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cover has a plurality of windows formed therein each corresponding to a different one of the cans and a plurality of window fillers each movably mounted in a corresponding one of the windows to permit free access to the corresponding can.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A complementary trash unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the cans has a handle to facilitate handling thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
104 words
A complementary trash unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein there are four cans, each having a cross-section of a 90* sector of a circle and together forming a hollow cylinder, the holding means comprises a peg extending from each can at the bottom in the area of the apex thereof and a plurality of holes formed through the platform each corresponding in position to and adapted to accommodate the peg of the corresponding one of the cans, and two wheels are pivotally mounted at the bottom of each can in the area of the periphery thereof and in spaced relation with each other.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-09-08 | 1979-03-10 | 1979-09-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-08 | 1983-03-10 | 1983-09-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-08 | 1987-03-10 | 1987-09-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |