Patent · US Expired

Container with hinged lid

US4558799A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 24, 1983
Grant dateDec 17, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 24, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S220/908
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a large capacity, molded refuse container having a lid comprised of two identical, overlapping cover elements. The cover elements are each pivotally interconnected to the container by a hinge means which includes a hinge pin passing through an integral sleeve molded into the hinge. Portions of the hinge pin are exposed to allow the hinge pin to function as a handle.

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