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Refuse container having modular side walls

US12098024B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2022
Grant dateSep 24, 2024
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65F2220/101
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In one aspect, a container includes first, second, and third side walls, and an open end. The container also includes a bottom wall coupled with the first, second, and third side walls. Additionally, the container includes a door pivotably coupled to the container and movable between a first position at which the door is spaced apart from the at least one open end and a second position at which the door closes the at least one open end. The container defines an interior volume of at least ten (10) cubic yards. At least one of the first, second, and third side walls includes a plurality of vertically-extending side panels releasably fastened together. Each of the plurality of side panels defines a planar body portion and at least one projection from the planar body portion.

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