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17. Exhibit B: Copy of "Dustcan" Patent
Copy of "Dustcan" Patent
United States Patent [19]
Smith
[11] Patent Number: 5,172,823
[45] Date of Patent: Dec. 22, 1992
[54] COMBINATION DUSTPAN AND TRAPDOOR RECEPTACLE CLOSURE
[76] Inventor: John B. Smith, 11524 Royalshire Dr., Dallas, Tex. 75230
[21] Appl. No.: 635,272
[22] Filed: Dec. 28, 1990
[51] Int. Cl.5..............B65D 90/00
[52] U.S. Cl. ..............220/334; 220/908; 15/257.3
[58] Field of Search .........220/334, 908, 85 D; 15/257.1, 257.2, 257.4, 257.3
[56] References Cited
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS
509,689 11/1893 Sarchet ............... 15/257.3
1,984,228 12/1934 Morhous .............. 220/334 X
2,237,836 4/1941 Macaluso .............. 15/257.4
3,056,992 10/1962 Clough ................ 15/257.3
3,072,245 1/1963 Faltin ................ 206/19.5
3,156,941 11/1964 Tomaiuolo ............. 15/257.1
3,306,486 2/1967 Martino et. al. ...... 220/334 X
3,382,523 5/1968 Parsisson ............. 15/257.2
3,390,804 7/1968 Morgan ............... 220/908 X
3,408,681 11/1968 Isakson ............... 15/257.2
4,600,113 7/1986 DeMars ............... 220/908 X
FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS
682465 3/1968 Canada ................ 220/908
Primary Examiner - Steven M Pollard
[57] ABSTRACT
A combination dustpan and trapdoor receptacle closure having a handle and hinge means to allow pivotal mounting on the receptacle such that removal of the closure from the receptacle isn't necessary in order to deposit refuse in the receptacle and such that the hands
need not come into direct contact with the possibly soiled closure surface in order to access the inside of the receptacle, said closure further characterized by a spade-like edge to aid in the movement of refuse toward the central area of the closure when said closure is removed from the receptacle and used as a dustpan.
5 Claims, 4 Drawing Sheets
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