Slidable sealing lid apparatus for subsurface storage containers
US5992680A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65F1/1623
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A container lid apparatus having a plurality of support brackets which are pivotally mounted in a base. A rod is pivotally mounted to ends of the support brackets, and a plurality of rollers are rotatably mounted on the rod. A container lid is provided which includes a plurality of runners which engage the plurality of rollers. The support brackets pivot from a closed position to an open position wherein the container lid is slightly raised from the container opening. While in the open position, the container lid is rolled on the rollers away from the container opening to provide access to the container.
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