Container for Soiled Clothing
AssigneeWashington Savannah River Company LLC
InventorThomas K. Bragg
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Abstract
A container (10) for receiving contaminated clothing from an industrial environment such as a radiation work area is provided. The container (10) provides for a telescopic handle (30) and a spaced frame (20) extending around the container (10) which workers can grasp to maintain balance while changing into and out of protective clothing. The container (10) is preferably made of a metal which provides sufficient stability and rigidity for workers to brace themselves. The container (10) has a fittable lid (14) which provides for a telescopic handle (30) which can be used to pivot the lid (14) as well as providing a handheld support for workers.
Claims9
A container for receiving contaminated clothing comprising:
- a compartment defining an interior volume;
- a lid, adapted for engaging said compartment, said lid capable of being operatively disposed between a closed position and an open position relative to said compartment;
- a frame, supported by said compartment and extending around an exterior of said compartment, said frame having at least one rear portion positioned a spaced distance from a rear of said lid and said compartment;
- at least one hinge connecting said at least one rear portion of said frame to said lid;
- a handle attached to said lid, said handle extending outwardly from said lid at least about 30 cm from an edge of said lid;
- and,
- a pair of wheels positioned along a rear of said compartment.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.