Patent · US Expired

Refuse container having self-contained scoop and lid

US4600113A · kind A · utility

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4References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 8, 1985
Grant dateJul 15, 1986
Priority date—
Expiry dateAug 8, 2005

Classification

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

Abstract

A refuse container is disclosed, which is suitable for ease in picking up leaves or other trash. The refuse container comprises a body defined by a front wall, two sidewalls and a rear wall, an open upper end and a lower portion. The front wall forms a scoop portion at its upper end. An accommodating lid, which includes a scoop means, is further provided. Finally, an elongated pivotally disposed handle on the rear wall is provided, which is suitable for pulling the refuse container while lying on its front wall. In such prone position, leaves or other debris may be easily scooped into the refuse container either directly or by means of the scoop portion formed in the lid.

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