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US 2015/0090719 A1Published application
Animal-Proof Locking Mechanism For Trash Containers
OwnerKathi Lyoninventor
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Abstract
A quick disconnect lock for a trash container. A snaplock secures on one end to a U-Bolt on the hinged lid of a trash container, and is secured at the other end to a second U-Bolt attached to the wall of the trash container.
Claims6
A trash container locking mechanism, comprising:
- a first connection point for attachment to the body of a trash container;
- a second connection point for attachment to the lid of a trash container;
- a locking connector having a distal end suitable for attachment to the first connection point, and a proximal and suitable for attachment to the second connection point;
- the locking connector detachably attaching to the first and second connection points such that when attached, the lid is secured to the body of the trash container, and when detached, lid is movable in relation to the body of the trash container;
- whereby the lid out the trash container can be secured or unsecured by attachment or detachment of the locking container.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.