Patent · US Expired

Collection receptacle

US3936087A · kind A · utility

53Cited by
9References
6Claims
0Family size

Inventor

Key dates

Filing dateOct 15, 1974
Grant dateFeb 3, 1976
Priority date—
Expiry dateOct 15, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65F2240/138
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A collection receptacle for gathering leaves, twigs and the like for use with a plastic bag which includes an open cylindrical base having a scraper tray attached thereto and extending therefrom with integral handles and with a handle mounted to the base opposite the tray. A plastic bag is carried outside the cylindrical base and is retained thereon by frictional engagement between the handle and base and tray and base. The receptacle is preferably formed of three pieces of sheet plastic preferably retained in assembled condition by pins or a suitable adhesive, the nature of the securing determining the capability of disassembly for storage.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.