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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 11, 2015
Filed:
Oct. 08, 2010
Thomas E. Hanna, Huntersville, NC (US);
Joseph Dugan Musser, Huntersville, NC (US);
Timothy M. Pierzynski, Apple Creek, OH (US);
Robert John Warner, Jr., Charlotte, NC (US);
Thomas E. Hanna, Huntersville, NC (US);
Joseph Dugan Musser, Huntersville, NC (US);
Timothy M. Pierzynski, Apple Creek, OH (US);
Robert John Warner, Jr., Charlotte, NC (US);
RUBBERMAID INCORPORATED, Huntersville, NC (US);
Abstract
A hinge comprises a post that forms a pivot axis for a lid. A ring portion is rotatably mounted on the post portion and comprises a hole having a recess extending from the periphery of hole where the hole receives the post. A pin on the post is dimensioned to fit into the recess when the recess rotates into alignment with the pin to lock the lid in an open position. The hinge may be used on a trash container that comprises a receptacle and a lid pivotably mounted to the receptacle at the hinge.