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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 15, 2000
Filed:
Oct. 06, 1997
Applicant:
Inventor:
Philip Jaros, Gloversville, NY (US);
Assignee:
White Mop Wringer Company, Tampa, FL (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65D / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
220264 ; 220263 ; 220828 ; 220849 ; 220378 ; 220908 ; 16 84 ;
Abstract
A trash receptacle with a slowly closing lid is provided. A band of elastomeric material is provided around the rim of the trash receptacle opening to soften contact between the lid and the receptacle. The lid of the trash receptacle may be opened by depressing a foot pedal. When it is desired to close the trash receptacle lid, the foot pedal may be released. This causes the lid to close under its own weight. The lid has a damper arrangement that retards movement of the lid as the lid closes. The slow movement of the lid that is provided by the damper arrangement allows the lid to close quietly and safely by itself.