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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 30, 1999
Filed:
Mar. 07, 1997
Todd A Gellos, Portland, OR (US);
Kenneth R Walker, Portland, OR (US);
Other;
Abstract
The present invention provides an apparatus to minimize lateral tipping of refuse containers by winds, animals and the like. A securement apparatus for wheel-based or conventional refuse containers is described. The invented apparatus includes an elongate stake having a hooked bracket and a tethering means which releasably captures a handle and a lid respectively of a refuse container. A tapered end and support surface penetration stop member on the elongate stake facilitate partial, vertical penetration of a support surface by the stake. When the stake is vertically penetrating the support surface, the hooked bracket may be adjusted to secure handles of various size, shape, and capacity refuse containers.