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Trash can securing device

US4084701A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 12, 1977
Grant dateApr 18, 1978
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Expiry dateMay 12, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S248/907
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A first pair of semicylindrical frame basket retainers are hingedly affixed to a horizontal platform in spaced relation and open in opposite directions. A linking device is mounted on the platform between the first pair of basket retainers and is pivotally coupled to each of the retainers at distances above the platform for rotating the retainers about their hinges under the control of a user. A latch device mounted on the platform between the first pair of retainers releasably secures the retainers in positions of inclination relative to the platform. A second pair of semicylindrical frame basket retainers are affixed to the platform in a manner whereby the first basket retainers and second basket retainers are paired to form a pair of cylindrical trash can retainers, each pair of trash can retainers having a basket retainer of the first pair and a basket retainer of the second pair. Springs couple the basket retainer of the first pair to the basket retainer of the second pair in each pair of trash can retainers in a manner whereby when the latches are released, the first pair of basket retainers are forced into horizontal positions corresponding with the cooperating second pair o…

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