Combination cracker tray and waste container
US4009818A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 1975 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S248/907
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a storage tray and waste container, and particularly, to a novel storage tray for holding crackers and a wrapper container mounted on the storage tray. The storage tray, or holder member, has a peripheral wall, and a central locking device for removably securing an upstanding waste container. The locking device can comprise scallop-shaped fastening ears on the surface of the tray that are capable of interlocking with peripheral detents on the bottom of the waste container. The top of the waste container further has a pair of spring-biased closure members. The closure member can be formed with a pair of integral pivot pins for pivotal connection with the waste container walls and a pair of punched slits on the surface of the closure member to receive a band spring that can bias the closure member to a closed position. Another embodiment of the present invention includes a waste container that can be hooked, or attached, to the side of a storage container, such as a basket. The top of the waste container can have spring-biased closure members, while the bottom of the waste container is open with two sets of side ports. A movable bottom member has …
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