Expandable gravity-feed bin
US9872572B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47F1/03
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A gravity-feed bin includes a generally hollow main bin having an open end, a storage reservoir and a dispensing chute. The dispensing chute has an opening disposed near a distal end. The bin also includes a gate seal and a dispensing gate movable between open and closed positions. When the dispensing gate is in the closed position the dispensing gate blocks the opening of the dispensing chute and the gate seal forms a seal between the opening and the dispensing gate. A first generally hollow extension section may be selectably coupled to the open end of the main bin. A resilient seal element may be intermediate the open end of the main bin and the first extension section. In some embodiments a gasket lid having a sealing gasket is selectably coupled to the bin.
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