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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7331621 | Dump box A dump box including a pair of opposing side walls joined to a bottom and a back; and a cable, including front ties, at least one front connector, at least one front cable, each front tie being sized and configured to selectively secure to the connector, the front c... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7322586 | Non-powered transportable cart A cart for supporting cargo thereon has wheels at one end and a handle at an opposite end to allow the cart to be transported manually on a ground surface. The cart has an upper bracket and a pair of laterally spaced lower brackets on one of its sides for mounting t... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7309072 | Water caddy A water caddy for capturing, containing, transporting, and emptying a fluid includes an open top fluid container pivotally attached to a cabinet set on wheels. The fluid container is pivotable between a fill position in which the container receives fluid through the... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7237689 | Molded plastic waste container with integral side channels for receiving lifting prongs and method A plastic waste container is rotationally molded with a hollow material carrying or holding compartment having a bottom, rear, front and opposed side walls. A plastic pocket defining a prong receiving channel, located on each side wall, is integrally formed with the... | 07/03/2007 |
| 6881021 | Telescopic jib for a motor vehicle or a crane A telescopic boom (1) for a vehicle (25) or a hoist with a storage rack (6) for at least two box girders (2, 3) guided displaceably in one another in the direction of their longitudinal axes, which are mounted to pivot about a horizontal ... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6632064 | Method and apparatus to mitigate noise during unloading of refuse containers The invention is directed to methods, apparatus and systems for retrofitting existing containers for use with vehicles having lifting forks for elevating and maneuvering such containers, and retrofitting the vehicle forks, as well as constructing new equi... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6371718 | Materials handling device The present invention relates generally to improved materials handling devices, and more particularly, to containers into which materials are easily loaded and unloaded and which provide for the efficient storage and transportation of the materials deposi... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6102283 | Refuse discharge guide A refuse container includes a plurality of walls defining an interior for containing refuse and a discharge opening and a refuse discharge guide adjacent the discharge opening. The refuse discharge guide moves between a first position in which the guide e... | 08/15/2000 |
| 5653122 | Freezing apparatus A freezing apparatus comprising: a container having an opening at the top thereof; a cover removably positionable over the opening; and a cooling unit which includes a cooling element and an air circulating fan. The cover has a port provided therein for r... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5641188 | Inclined or vertical park bail dump bucket An automatic dump bucket has a bail which can rest in an inclined position or a vertical position, the bail of the dump bucket pivotable about pivot pins that are not secured to the side wall of the bucket but which are disposed in a bore in a pivot pin s... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5490606 | Refuse container for segregating refuse and truck attachment for use in connection therewith A refuse container assembly for segregating refuse into two separately collectable volumes includes a refuse container with a divider wall extending from front to rear wall to divide the interior into two compartments. Separate lids for the compartments a... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5429490 | Apparatus and method for manipulating prefabricated concrete products Apparatus for manipulating concrete products having first and second ends. The apparatus includes first and second engaging assemblies for engaging the first and second ends of the product. The engaging assemblies are mounted on a structural assembly. At ... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5423448 | Dumpster-type cylindrical trash container A cylindrical trash container is configured for lifting and emptying by a conventional trash removal vehicle having a lift assembly. The container has lifting sleeves and bumpers for guiding lift forks into the sleeves and for holding the container body a... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5224743 | Locking mechanism for refuse container A lock assembly allows selective locking of a refuse container so that it cannot be manually opened by an unauthorized user, but can be opened automatically by a refuse collection truck when the container is to be emptied. The lock assembly has a locking ... | 07/06/1993 |
| 5213382 | Locking mechanism for refuse container A lock assembly for selectively locking a refuse container so that it cannot be manually opened by an unauthorized user, but can be opened automatically by a refuse collection truck when the container is to be emptied. The lock assembly has a locking bar ... | 05/25/1993 |
| 5201434 | Dumpster locking mechanism A standard garbage receiving dumpster is provided with a locking bar disposed across its lid. A locking mechanism cooperating with the locking bar is added to the dumpster to prevent the locking bar from rotating when the dumpster is in an upright positio... | 04/13/1993 |
| 5169195 | Container handling equipment A conveying and/or handling device for containers has a plurality of coupling claws, and latching members cooperating with the latter essentially in the manner of tongs. In order to provide for simple handling of all types of containers and to load and mo... | 12/08/1992 |
| 5149243 | Lifting/tilting or tilting apparatus for emptying bins, in particular garbage bins, into a collecting bin A lifting/tilting or tilting apparatus for emptying bins. The apparatus has a triangular gripping and carrying plate which is connected to a lifting arm by an articulation mechanism and associated reset and blocking device having limited movement. The gri... | 09/22/1992 |
| 5094487 | Self-disengaging locking device An automatically disengaing locking device is provided for use on a container having a hinged lid pivotable between open and closed positions. The locking device consists of a housing mounted to the side surface of the container, and a latch securable to ... | 03/10/1992 |
| 5090753 | Automatic locking mechanism for dumpster lid The invention is directed to an automatic locking mechanism for a dumpster container having a hinged lid. The elements of the locking mechanism comprise an L or U-shaped securing member which is attached to one or both sidewalls of the container. The secu... | 02/25/1992 |
| 5042856 | Automatic locking mechanism for dumpster lid The invention is directed to an automatic locking mechanism for a dumpster container having a hinged lid. The elements of the locking mechanism comprise an L-shaped or U-shaped securing member which is attached to one or both sidewalls of the container. T... | 08/27/1991 |
| 5015021 | Trash dumpster lock with gravity operated release A lock for dumpsters having a free-swinging weight with an attached hook all of which is enclosed in a steel box and mounted inside a trash dumpster. A hanging chain is mounted to a steel plate which in turn is mounted to the lid of the dumpster in such a... | 05/14/1991 |
| 4955972 | Catch basin for bridge deck demolition A tray-like receptacle or container for catching falling debris from bridge deck demolitions is disclosed. The receptacle extends under a bridge deck and a support arm affixed to an end of the receptacle is disposed above the bridge deck. A crane suspends... | 09/11/1990 |
| 4913301 | Refuse container An improved receptacle for solid waste, trash, garbage, and discarded materials, commonly known as a "dumpster" generally recognized for commercial or extraordinary utility. The invention utilizes a standard body component which serves as a base unit for ... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4878596 | Waste bin lid A closure means for industrial waste bins of the type which can be inverted and emptied into a waste removal truck. The closure means comprises a hinged frame for connecting to the opening of a bin. The frame includes a fixed lid and a movable lid. The mo... | 11/07/1989 |
| 4726616 | Dumpster-type trash container A dumpster-type trash container is disclosed in which the bottom wall and the lower portion of the side walls are formed of a heavier gauge material to eliminate premature corrosion failures. In the illustrated embodiment, the lower portions of the side w... | 02/23/1988 |
| 4715767 | Motor-driven garbage truck comprising a detachable container A motor-driven garbage truck provided with a detachable garbage container equipped with releasable coupling elements, and also having permanently mounted thereon which includes a pouring chute in the forward portion, lifting and tipping apparatus for pick... | 12/29/1987 |
| 4705446 | Hoisting and dumping container A container for hoisting materials at high rise construction sites and for lowering debris to ground level for dumping includes an open top box having a dumping end gate and being held on a raising and lowering frame by a pivot structure across the box an... | 11/10/1987 |
| 4501526 | Apparatus for conveying a solid or liquid material, especially for charging a shaft furnace The present invention is concerned with a conveying apparatus especially to be used for charging a shaft furnace. The apparatus comprises a transferring device consisting of at least one carriage accommodating at least two skips with open tops. At the upp... | 02/26/1985 |
| 4496275 | Apparatus and method for tipping cargo containers A tipping adapter permits a cargo container, which is suspended from a hoisting device, such as a gantry cantilever crane, to be selectively tipped about an axis extending longitudinally through the container so that bulk material, such as coal, grain, et... | 01/29/1985 |
| 4406047 | Instrument and procedure for replacing nuclear reactor jet pump holddown beams A method and tool (40) for replacing jet pump holddown beams (17) in a nuclear reactor is disclosed. The tool (40) has an inner frame (41) and an outer frame (28). Each frame defines two spaced plates (33 and 30, respectively). Each inner and outer plate ... | 09/27/1983 |
| 4373849 | Refuse container lift pocket A refuse container lift pocket for use on containers lifted and inverted over collecting truck bins, in which the pocket operates with lift arms from the truck to automatically tilt the container toward the truck as the container is lifted. The pocket has... | 02/15/1983 |
| 4295677 | Self-dumping hoisting bucket assembly A self-dumping hoisting bucket assembly of the class tiltable for discharging its contents through a front discharge chute, the bucket being releasable for dumping upon slackening a flexible hoisting suspension by which it is supported. The forward corner... | 10/20/1981 |
| 4182530 | Commercial trash bin locking system A commercial trash bin is provided with locking arrangements which restrict the use of the trash bin to the authorized user thereof, and still permit the dumping of the trash bins without wasting any extra time by the garbage truck operator. The lids are ... | 01/08/1980 |
| 4155584 | Automatic locking mechanism for refuse container A refuse container incorporating a security locking mechanism disposed completely within the container and which is actuated only when the container is turned over. In one embodiment a weight is mounted to pivot by gravity through a circular path when the... | 05/22/1979 |
| 4107599 | Electrode for an impedance measuring apparatus An electrode, forming a part of an apparatus for measuring the electrical impedance of a variety of sampled materials for the purpose of determining moisture content, is composed of a pair of spaced-apart conductors across which an electrical field is rad... | 08/15/1978 |
| 4088071 | Refuse compactor A refuse compactor with an upright mechanical ram actuated by an electrical power unit interconnected to the ram by a linkage assembly including upright scissor arm pairs. Slots of the compactor container receive the forks of a front loader-type refuse tr... | 05/09/1978 |
| 4083253 | Fluid sampling apparatus A fluid sampling apparatus having an elongated member which carries a pivotal platform at one end and a handle at the other end. An operating lever extends from the handle to the platform whereby a vessel attached to the platform can be pivoted by pulling... | 04/11/1978 |
| 4009790 | Side-dumping slag pot carrier A rubber-tired in-plant slag pot and scrap box carrier utilizes a tractor unit and a trailer unit comprising a load-carrying bridge and rear idler wheels, which latter are mounted individually to permit the trailer unit to straddle the load. From the brid... | 03/01/1977 |
