Receptacles – Closures – Having means for securing or retaining closure in its closed...
Patent
1996-06-12
1998-10-13
Shoap, Allan N.
Receptacles
Closures
Having means for securing or retaining closure in its closed...
217124, 220200, 220315, 220657, B65D 4516
Patent
active
058199748
ABSTRACT:
A recycle bin having a bottom and a continuous side wall extending upwardly therefrom to form a receptacle having an opening opposite the bottom. A lip extends around the upper perimeter of the side wall proximate to the opening. A generally flexible top cover, sized to at least overlay the opening, is attached to the lip at a first location. A strap, having a first end secured to the top cover and a second end carrying a fastener adapted to releasably mate with the lip at a second location, is provided for releasably securing the top cover over the opening.
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Hylton Robin A.
McDonough Thomas C.
Shoap Allan N.
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