US3980202A
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Garbage can cover retainer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-12-02
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Granted: 1976-09-14
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Expires: 1995-12-02
Abstract
Abstract A device for securing a lid or cover upon an out-of-doors garbage can, so to prevent a wind from blowing the cover away or refuse collection men from leaving the covers scattered about, instead of replacing them upon the can, after a refuse collection; the device in a preferred design of the invention consisting of a heavy nylon strap secured at one end to the cover handle and which at its other end is secured to a handle on a side of the garbage can.
Inventors
- 👤 Arnold Monyak
- 👤 George Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 05:22
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/14; B65F1/16; B65F1/1615; B65D; B65D45/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/908; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
In a garbage can cover retainer, the combination of a garbage can, a removable cover placed upon an open upper end of said can, and a fastener attached at one end to a handle upon said cover and attached at its other end to one handle on a side of said can, said fastener comprising an elongated strap of several thickness of heavy nylon tape, opposite end of said tape each being secured by a heavy vinyl tape to a loop strap retaining a metal ring consisting of a C-shaped member pivotally attached to a bar for closing said ring, and a removable screw securing said ring in a closed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
In a garbage can cover retainer, the combination of a garbage can, a removable cover placed upon an open upper end of said can, and a fastener attached at one end to a handle upon said cover and attached at its other end to one handle on a side of said can, said fastener comprising an elongated strap of several thickness of heavy nylon tape, opposite end of said tape each being secured by a heavy vinyl tape to a loop strap retaining a metal ring consisting of a C-shaped member pivotally attached to a bar for closing said ring, and a removable screw securing said ring in a closed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said removable screw comprises a thumb screw, and said cover is pivotally attached to said can by a hinge having a stop for limiting the pivotal travel upwardly of said cover so that when released, said cover automatically falls to close said can open upper end.
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) | 1979-09-14 | 1980-03-15 | 1980-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-14 | 1984-03-15 | 1984-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-14 | 1988-03-15 | 1988-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |