Clothes hamper
US5242074A · kind A · utility
137Cited by
10References
18Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 1992 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2543/00231
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hamper (10) includes a base container portion (11), a shroud (12), and a cover (13). The base container portion includes a bottom surface (14) and a front wall (15), a rear wall (18) and opposed side walls (16, 17) extending upwardly from the bottom surface (14) to form an open top defined by a peripheral upper rim (19). The shroud (12) rests on the rim (19) to strengthen the same and is attached to the side walls (16, 17). The cover (13) is pivotally attached to the shroud (12). Vent apertures (27, 29) are provided in recessed arcuate walls (26, 30) positioned beneath the front wall (15) and the rear wall (18).
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