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US4009897A
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Garbage can and lid tie down apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-04-23
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Granted: 1977-03-01
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Expires: 1996-04-23
Abstract
Abstract An integrally formed hold down device for securing the lid of a garbage can which also maintains the garbage can itself in upright position, comprising a resilient one-piece tension strap having three strap extension portions terminating in three looped portions for attachment, two to the side handles of the can and the third loop and its extension portion threaded through the top handle of the lid, which loop may secure the can to a hook on an outside member, such as fence post or wall, or alternately serve as a handle.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael P. Spellman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:16
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/14; B65F1/141; B65F1/16; B65F1/1615; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/20; Y10T292/228; Y10T292/23; Y10T292/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
An integrally formed resilient tension strap constituting a hold down for garbage can lids and a can retainer, comprising a main stem having a loop formed at one end and bifurcated at the other end to provide two leg members each terminating in an elongated loop which leg members are adapted to be stretched across a garbage can lid and which elongated loops are adapted to encircle the side handles of a garbage can, the first loop and main stem may be threaded through the cover handle to the side opposite the leg extension to provide a three point hold down arrangement to prevent removal of the lid and upset of the can.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
An integrally formed resilient tension strap constituting a hold down for garbage can lids and a can retainer, comprising a main stem having a loop formed at one end and bifurcated at the other end to provide two leg members each terminating in an elongated loop which leg members are adapted to be stretched across a garbage can lid and which elongated loops are adapted to encircle the side handles of a garbage can, the first loop and main stem may be threaded through the cover handle to the side opposite the leg extension to provide a three point hold down arrangement to prevent removal of the lid and upset of the can.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
In an integrally formed resilient tension strap as in claim 1, wherein the two leg members are each longer than the main stem of the strap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
In a resilient tension strap as in claim 1 wherein the first named loop and the main stem are used as a lift handle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
66 words
In a resilient tension strap as in claim 1 wherein the first named loop and stem may be detached, pulled back through the lid handle until it is at the same side as the stretched leg members where it can be used with one hand to pull the stretched leg members out to the periphery of the lid and so release the lid from the can.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
In a resilient tension strap as in claim 1 wherein the resilient tension strap is made of a waterproof elastic material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
In a resilient tension strap as in claim 5 wherein the resilient hold down strap has a stretch capacity in the 20% to 40% range.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
In a resilient tension strap as in claim 1 wherein the resilient hold down strap is 1/4 inch in cross-sectional diameter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
In a resilient tension strap as in claim 1 wherein the bifurcation presents a rounded crotch portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
In a resilient tension strap for garbage can lids as in claim 8 wherein all junctures of loops, stem and legs of the one-piece integrally formed resilient strap are rounded for strength.
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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) | 1980-02-29 | 1980-08-30 | 1981-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-29 | 1984-08-30 | 1985-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-29 | 1988-08-30 | 1989-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |