Patent · US Expired

Refuse container with multi-position divider

US5033641A · kind A · utility

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12References
12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 9, 1990
Grant dateJul 23, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 9, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65F1/06
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A segregated trash receptacle which employs a multi-position divider. Also disclosed in combination with the securing member for an upper portion of the divider is a plurality of upwardly extending fingers for securably engaging a flexible bag. A shaped hook member is also taught which includes a securing portion and bag receiving portion. The invention may be fashioned using a container or be produced in a kit form for attachment to existing containers.

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