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US 9,434,539 B2Granted
Cover for container
AssigneeTB Industries Inc.
InventorTimothy Richard Boesch
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a cover assemblies for use with containers such as large dumpsters or roll-off containers. The cover assembly generally includes a cover portion, a frame portion, and one or more mounting arms. The cover is coupled to the frame, and the frame is movable with respect to the mounting arm from a first position to a second position, wherein the first position comprises a closed position and wherein the second position comprises an open position.
Claims15
A cover assembly for a container, comprising:
- a frame;
- a cover coupled to the frame;
- an opening mechanism in communication with the frame and including a means for coupling with the container,
- wherein the cover is configured to be movable between a closed position which substantially covers an opening of the container, and an open position which allows access to a substantial portion of the opening of the container;
- and
- a roller assembly including at least one roller disposed between the frame and the opening mechanism,
- wherein the roller assembly includes a bracket secured to the frame, the bracket configured to carry the at least one roller.
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A kit for a cover assembly, comprising:
- a plurality of support struts, the struts joined together to construct a frame;
- a cover coupleable to the frame;
- and
- an opening mechanism in communication with the frame and including a means for supporting the frame,
- wherein the cover is configured to be movable between a closed position which substantially covers an opening of a container, and an open position which allows access to a substantial portion of the opening of the container;
- and
- a roller assembly including at least one roller disposed between the frame and the opening mechanism,
- wherein the roller assembly includes a bracket secured to the frame, the bracket configured to carry the at least one roller.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.