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Receptacle with free-floating and automated lid

US9221601B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Brenda Lee Crawford · Longview, US
Brian Patric Crawford · Valatie, US
Kyle Crawford · Pittsburgh, US
Stephen Crawford · Dublin, IE

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 27, 2014
Grant date	Dec 29, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 4, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65F2240/164
WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An exemplary embodiment of the present invention discloses a waste receptacle including a base having an opening, a lid detachably coupled to the base, the lid being disposed over the opening, a sensor disposed in the base, and a motor electrically connected to the sensor, wherein the motor is configured to receive a signal from the sensor and raise the lid.

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