Patent · US Expired

Storage container lid scoop

US5407089A · kind A · utility

95Cited by
21References
17Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 13, 1994
Grant dateApr 18, 1995
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2014

Classification

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

Abstract

A storage container assembly is disclosed comprising a lid (12) and a base container (13). The lid body has a scoop recess (26) foraged in a forward end for collecting articles, and a handle bar (32) extending from the recess to a rearward end wall (24) of the lid. The handle bar has a hand opening (34) therebeneath, and is positioned on the longitudinal center axis of the lid. The lid pivots about horizontal pivot pins (42) to selectively enclose and uncover the top opening (50) of the container, and the lid is detachable from the container upper rim by the handle bar, whereby enabling a user to collect refuse into the scoop recess.

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