US4303174A
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Foot operated container and covering device
Assignee: FESCO PLASTICS Corp Inc
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Filing: 1980-01-11
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Granted: 1981-12-01
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Expires: 2000-01-11
Abstract
Abstract A receptacle device useful for receiving material, comprising a container having an opening, a covering pivotally mounted on the opening, and a substantially U-shaped operating member straddling the container and having at least one end rotatably connected to the covering so that the container can be opened and closed in response to actuating the operating member.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard A. Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:42
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/14; B65F1/16; B65F1/1623; B65F1/163; B65F2220/00; B65F2220/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A three element receptacle for receiving material comprising: (a) a container having an opening; (b) a covering pivotally mounted on the opening; (c) a substantially U-shaped operating member straddling the container and having both ends rotably connected to the covering; wherein the walls of the container which define the opening has at least one bearing surface upon which the cover is pivoted; wherein the covering has an element which rides on the at least one bearing surface when the cover is pivoted wherein the operating member can be actuated to cause the covering to pivot on the bearing surface to open and/or close te container; and wherein the covering has ears to which the operating member is attached and the ears are mounted through a rim of the container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A three element receptacle for receiving material comprising: (a) a container having an opening; (b) a covering pivotally mounted on the opening; (c) a substantially U-shaped operating member straddling the container and having both ends rotably connected to the covering; wherein the walls of the container which define the opening has at least one bearing surface upon which the cover is pivoted; wherein the covering has an element which rides on the at least one bearing surface when the cover is pivoted wherein the operating member can be actuated to cause the covering to pivot on the bearing surface to open and/or close te container; and wherein the covering has ears to which the operating member is attached and the ears are mounted through a rim of the container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The receptacle of claim 1 wherein the bearing surface is a snap-lock opening into which the covering can be fastened.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
162 words
A three element receptable for receiving material comprising: (a) a container having an opening: (b) a covering pivotally mounted on the opening; (c) a substantially U-shaped operating member straddling the container and having at least one end rotably connected to the covering; wherein the walls of the container which define the opening terminates into a beaded rim which is interrupted by at least one bearing surface; wherein the covering has an element which rides on the at least one bearing surface when the cover is pivoted; wherein the covering is formed to define an open space to mate with the beaded rim to keep the covering in register when the covering is in the open position; wherein the operating member can be actuated to cause the covering to pivot on the bearing surface to open and/or close the container; and wherein the covering has ears to which the operating member is attached and wherein the ears are mounted through the beaded rim.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
162 words
A three element receptable for receiving material comprising: (a) a container having an opening: (b) a covering pivotally mounted on the opening; (c) a substantially U-shaped operating member straddling the container and having at least one end rotably connected to the covering; wherein the walls of the container which define the opening terminates into a beaded rim which is interrupted by at least one bearing surface; wherein the covering has an element which rides on the at least one bearing surface when the cover is pivoted; wherein the covering is formed to define an open space to mate with the beaded rim to keep the covering in register when the covering is in the open position; wherein the operating member can be actuated to cause the covering to pivot on the bearing surface to open and/or close the container; and wherein the covering has ears to which the operating member is attached and wherein the ears are mounted through the beaded rim.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The receptable of claim 3, wherein the bearing surface is a snap-lock opening into which the covering can be fastened.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US4150764A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-11-30 | 1985-06-01 | 1985-12-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-30 | 1989-06-01 | 1989-12-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-30 | 1993-06-01 | 1993-12-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |