Receptacles – Closures – With closure opening arrangements for means
Patent
1991-02-25
1992-11-17
Marcus, Stephen
Receptacles
Closures
With closure opening arrangements for means
220263, 220262, 220908, 220254, 49357, 49379, B65D 4326
Patent
active
051635747
ABSTRACT:
A pedal trash receptacle intended for use in public places including restaurants, which allows two-handed handling of food trays. The trash receptacle utilizes a push-pull, or Bowden type cable connected between a foot pedal and a pivotally mounted door to cause opening of the door by actuation of the foot pedal. The trash receptacle comprises an upper portion which is hinged to a lower main portion so that the upper portion can be flipped open to permit insertion and removal of trash bags. When the top is closed the trash receptacle permits trash to be deposited through a door mounted and hinged in the upper portion of the trash receptacle. Stepping on the foot pedal causes the door to open inwardly permitting trash to be deposited inside the receptacle. When the foot pedal is released the door is closed by the action of springs. The trash receptacle also permits trash to be deposited by pushing the door open by hand. One embodiment of the trash receptacle utilizes a spring loaded push rod to close the door while another utilizes torsion springs.
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Marcus Stephen
Schwarz Paul A.
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