US4295508A
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Flexible garbage can lid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-04-18
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Granted: 1981-10-20
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Expires: 2000-04-18
Abstract
Abstract A lid for a garbage can formed of a flexible material and having a retaining means for releasably maintaining the cover in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold L. Metzger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:09
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D45/00; B65D45/32; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/14; B65F1/16; B65F1/1615; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/908
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
In a garbage can lid formed of flexible material, a peripheral flange on said lid, a strap integral with said flange and having means for releasably anchoring the lid on the can, said strap being of flexible material and said means for maintaining said strap in holding position on the lid when the lid is mounted on the can consists of integral rigid terminals on the respective ends of said strap, and a hook pivotally mounted on one terminal and an eye for receiving the free end of said hook mounted on the other terminal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
In a garbage can lid formed of flexible material, a peripheral flange on said lid, a strap integral with said flange and having means for releasably anchoring the lid on the can, said strap being of flexible material and said means for maintaining said strap in holding position on the lid when the lid is mounted on the can consists of integral rigid terminals on the respective ends of said strap, and a hook pivotally mounted on one terminal and an eye for receiving the free end of said hook mounted on the other terminal.
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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) | 1984-10-19 | 1985-04-20 | 1985-10-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-10-19 | 1989-04-20 | 1989-10-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-10-19 | 1993-04-20 | 1993-10-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |