US4114776A
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Container, particularly for collecting products to be recycled
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-12-20
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Granted: 1978-09-19
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Expires: 1996-12-20
Abstract
Abstract A container for collecting products to be recycled comprises a tall, long and relatively narrow generally rectangular body having openings along the top of its longer side walls for introducing products, and an outlet in a narrow end wall for removing collected products by tipping the container. The container body is preferably divided by transverse partitions into separate compartments of adjustable volume for receiving different products which can be removed separately through the outlet by freeing lower flaps on the partitions.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest Pluss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:26
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/0033; B65F1/004; B65F1/0046; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W30/00; Y02W30/50; Y02W30/60; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/908; Y10S220/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A container, particularly for products recuperated for recycling, comprising a body of generally rectangular shape in plan having long side walls joined by narrow end walls and a bottom and having a greater height than width, means defining a plurality of discrete openings spaced along the top of the container body for the introduction of refuse products, transverse partitions dividing the container body into a plurality of discrete compartments each associated with at least one said opening, each partition being formed by a fixed vertical upper panel spaced above the bottom of the container and a lower flap hinged to a lower edge of the panel, and means for locking the flaps in a closed position and for individually unlocking the flaps to allow the contents of the different compartments to be successively removed through said outlet means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A container, particularly for products recuperated for recycling, comprising a body of generally rectangular shape in plan having long side walls joined by narrow end walls and a bottom and having a greater height than width, means defining a plurality of discrete openings spaced along the top of the container body for the introduction of refuse products, transverse partitions dividing the container body into a plurality of discrete compartments each associated with at least one said opening, each partition being formed by a fixed vertical upper panel spaced above the bottom of the container and a lower flap hinged to a lower edge of the panel, and means for locking the flaps in a closed position and for individually unlocking the flaps to allow the contents of the different compartments to be successively removed through said outlet means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A container according to claim 1, in which each upper panel is pivoted with its lower flap about a common axis between two stops against the action of a spring tending to return the upper panel to an intermediate position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A container according to claim 1, in which the container body comprises a closed top wall, said openings being disposed in opposite pairs along the tops of the side walls.
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) | 1981-09-18 | 1982-03-20 | 1982-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-18 | 1986-03-20 | 1986-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-18 | 1990-03-20 | 1990-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |