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Class 220/828 - Counterweight


Subclass of Class 220 - Receptacles
Definition: Device wherein the biasing member comprises a mass specifically
No. of patents: 19
Last issue date: 11/15/2011


NumberTitleIssue Date
8056759Bird carcass container
The bird carcass container includes a closed container body adapted to be mounted to a sidewall of a facility. A tubular extension or inlet extends from a side of the container body to the interior of the facility. The inlet includes an access door accessible from t...
11/15/2011
7984822Kiln lid lift apparatus
A kiln having a body with an internal chamber accessible via an opening which normally is closed by a closure that is movable. Lift apparatus effects movements of the closure between its closed and opened positions. The lift apparatus includes an arm which overlies ...
07/26/2011
7437886Refrigerator ice storage bin with lid
A refrigerator having a freezer compartment having an ice maker disposed within the freezer compartment for forming ice pieces and an ice storage bin removably mounted to freezer compartment door below the ice maker having an open top receptacle for receiving ice pi...
10/21/2008
7341165Lid for a container
A lid for a container includes a side element extending from a front of the lid to a rear of the lid. A fulcrum point is formed at one end of the side element and is disposed adjacent to a rear of the lid. A rear surface of the lid includes a portion that projects u...
03/11/2008
RE39726Waste bin structure
A waste bin structure includes an inner barrel, an outer barrel, and a barrel lid. The lid cover includes an inner cover, an outer cover, and a locking portion. The inner cover is provided with a touch portion that may be pressed to pivot the inner cover upward inde...
07/17/2007
7210307Refrigerator ice storage bin with lid
A refrigerator having a freezer compartment having an ice maker disposed within the freezer compartment for forming ice pieces and an ice storage bin removably mounted to freezer compartment door below the ice maker having an open top receptacle for receiving ice pi...
05/01/2007
6345725Waste bin structure
A waste bin structure includes an inner barrel, an outer barrel, and a barrel lid. The lid cover includes an inner cover, an outer cover, and a locking portion. The inner cover is provided with a touch portion that may be pressed to pivot the inner cover ...
02/12/2002
6173861Waste container assembly
A waste container assembly comprises a container body, a lid body, a flange and a door. The container body has an upper rim. The lid body has an outer surface extending from a top of the lid body to a lower portion of the lid body. The lower portion of th...
01/16/2001
6050446Pivoting lid assembly for a chamber
A lid assembly for a process chamber. The lid assembly includes a hinge having a hinge mount affixed to the chamber and a hinge arm. A pin extends from the hinge mount through an elongated slot in the hinge arm allowing both rotational and longitudinal mo...
04/18/2000
6024238Trash receptacle with a lid damper
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 depr...
02/15/2000
6003705Portable bulk storage container having and easy opening lid
A portable bulk storage container having a counterweight mechanism for opening and closing a heavy lid. The container comprises a substantially gas and liquid tight tank secured inside of a frame. An opening is positioned on a front portion of a top of th...
12/21/1999
4776478Wastebasket with inwardly swinging lid
A wastebasket includes a container and a lid which is mounted on the container. The container is formed with an opening providing access to the container's interior. The lid is pivotable about a pivot axis to cover and at least partially uncover the conta...
10/11/1988
4655357All purpose bin
This bin is employed to store garbage, fruits and vegetables, feed, or cage animals, etc. Primarily, it consists of a wire meshed frame with a hinged door, and a cable mechanism is provided with a counter-balance weight, for keeping the door in open posit...
04/07/1987
4535908Double hinge counter-weight cover assembly
A double lid assembly is provided for a pre-fabricated pit designed for installation below the surface of an aircraft docking and refueling area. A first, heavier lid is mounted by hinges on the pre-fabricated pit for rotation about a horizontal axis. A s...
08/20/1985
4471881Container with metal body and plastic hinge
Lugs secure the mounting leaf of a plastic hinge within an inwardly offset recess formed in the upper lip portion of a metal container body. Flexible hinge straps are molded integrally with the mounting leaf and support a cover on the body for swinging be...
09/18/1984
4467932Easy lift pit lid
A servo power system is provided for the heavy lid of a pit designed for installation below the surface of an aircraft docking and refueling area. For one embodiment, a counterbalancing system is shown. The lid is mounted for rotation at the top of a pit ...
08/28/1984
4126241Rubbish receptacle
The receptacle includes a housing adapted to receive rubbish or the like with opposite walls each having an opening through which rubbish may be inserted into the housing. Doors are articulately mounted on each side of the housing and each is independentl...
11/21/1978
4032037Closure and fastener for trash bins
The invention provides a bin for household waste having a lid which is counterweighted or spring urged so as to be normally held in a closed position, and with catch means arranged so as to engage the lid when it is swung to an open position and hold the ...
06/28/1977
3954203Electric kettle spout flap
A spout flap for a water kettle is disclosed which is provided in the spout opening to prevent the user from being scalded by hot steam when pouring hot water from the kettle. The flap is hingedly mounted in the top surface of the kettle adjacent the spou...
05/04/1976
 
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