Container caddy having foot activated sliding top control
US5641171A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65F1/163
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A container caddy for holding a waste container and having a foot activated mechanism for opening and closing the top of the waste container. The top opening mechanism includes a member for engaging the sliding top of the waste container and a linkage extending down to a foot pedal. The invention includes a receptacle for the waste container and a deployable handle for guiding movement of the container caddy. A quick disconnect latch is used to secure the opening mechanism to the sliding top of the waste container.
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