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Container and universal bracket system

US8020819B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2007
Grant dateSep 20, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D25/205
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A container [10] is disclosed having a universal bracket system [300] that allows attachment of the container [10] to a plurality of upstanding outdoor supports including posts, angle iron, and signs supported in cylindrical frameworks. In the preferred embodiment, the container [10] has a box [100] with a lid [200] pivotally attached thereto. The box [100] has a bracket system [300] comprised of an upper bracket [310], a central bracket [320] and a lower bracket [340] which have complementary geometric relationships that facilitate attachment to the multiple structures.

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