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Rotationally-molded refuse container with integrally-molded handle sealed from communication with refuse-carrying compartment

US5538158A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 1994
Grant dateJul 23, 1996
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S220/908
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a rotationally-molded thermoplastic refuse container of the type having a hollow handle integrally-molded with a refuse-carrying compartment of the container, the improvement which includes a wall integrally-formed with the refuse container and sealingly enclosing the hollow handle from communication with the refuse-carrying compartment of the container for providing greater strength to the container and preventing refuse from lodging in the hollow handles.

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