Animal resistant trash container and method

Details Animal resistant trash container and method Animal resistant trash container and method

1993-10-04

1995-01-31

Pollard, Steven M.

Receptacles

Closures

Having means for securing or retaining closure in its closed...

220324, 220908, B65D 4500

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053852583

ABSTRACT:
An improved animal tamper-resistant trash container and method of constructing same utilizing a conventional trash container having a bottom, side wall and an open upper end and removable lid therefor. The improvement includes a first and second annular band or ring each clampably connectable around the lid and container adjacent its opening, respectively. A hinge is formed between the first and second bands whereby the lid is permanently pivotally attached to the open upper end of the container. A unique latch, which automatically engages when the lid falls to a closed position, is virtually unopenable by large wild animals such as a raccoon, fox, opossum, dogs and the like.

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