Waste disposal device with self-closing lid
US7963414B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 1, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65F2240/132
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Waste disposal device adapted to receive a waste-containing member includes a container defining a waste-receiving compartment having an opening, a lid connected to the container and lid having a first, closed position covering the opening of the container and a second, open position in which the opening is exposed, and a rotation mechanism arranged in the container to rotate the waste-containing member when present in the container. The rotation mechanism is arranged to rotate the waste-containing member upon closure of the lid without manual handling of the lid.
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