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Diaper container

US5147055A · kind A · utility

150Cited by
13References
20Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 4, 1991
Grant dateSep 15, 1992
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2011

Classification

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

Abstract

A diaper container is provided having an exterior lid and an interior flap member wherein the lid and flap member are each provided with a filter element. The lid member is pivoted at a rear edge thereof to open the container and the flap member is pivoted at a central portion thereof and covers an opening for receiving diapers into the container. The pivotal movement of the flap member is limited in order to control dispersion of odors from the container. In addition, the body of the container is configured with its longest dimension in the front to rear direction whereby the container may be placed within narrow passages.

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