Automated trash collection receptacle
US4401312A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 1982 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S220/908
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Machine dumpable, self-closing trash receptacle comprising an axially elongated, upwardly open, trash receiving body having an outwardly projecting flange at its upper rim, and a body cover, the body and cover being connected in hinged relation by cooperating body and cover portions defining a series of tabs and a mating series of slots, and fastening means connecting the tabs and slots for maintaining mating interfittment of the tabs and slots in normal covered, and inverted dumping condition of the receptacle.
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