Litter bin with pivotal lid and automatic latching mechanism

Details Litter bin with pivotal lid and automatic latching mechanism Litter bin with pivotal lid and automatic latching mechanism

2004-09-27

2009-06-02

Stashick, Anthony D (Department: 3781)

Receptacles

Closures

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

C220S908000, C292S230000, C292S304000, C292SDIG040

Reexamination Certificate

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07540393

ABSTRACT:
A litter bin includes a lid hingeably connected to a container. Opposite the hinge, a latch selectively secures the lid to the container. The latch includes a pivotably mounted latch member that has a center of gravity offset from its pivot point. The latch member also includes a catch portion that moves between a locked position and an unlocked position upon pivoting of the latch member. Because the center of gravity of the latch member is offset from the pivot point, tilting the litter bin causes pivoting of the latch member, thereby moving the catch portion from the locked position to the unlocked position.

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