Michael Duran

US Patent:

50446444, Sep 3, 1991

Filed:

Jul 9, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/549913

Inventors:

Randy Duran - Jamesburg NJ
Michael Duran - Jamesburg NJ

International Classification:

B62B 310

US Classification:

280 4735

Abstract:

A device for containing a plurality of individual refuse bins which includes a hollow base having substantially vertical front, back and side walls. The front wall has a height less than that of the back wall. A bottom support extends inwardly from the lower edge of the back, front and side walls for supporting the individual refuse bins within the base. A bin cover is hingedly connected to an upper edge of the back wall for simultaneously covering the tops of the plurality of refuse bins when in a first position and uncovering the tops of the refuse bins when in a second position. The bin cover is penetrated by a plurality of access ports matching the position and number of the plurality of refuse bins to allow refuse to be deposited in the bins when the cover is in the first position. At least one U-shaped strap lock staddles the base and pivotably attaches at the open end of the U-shaped lock to a pair of juxtaposed attachment point, one on the front wall and another on the back wall, each attachment point being exterior to the hollow of the base. When the lock is pivoted upwards, is captures the cover in a closed position, but when pivoted downwards, permits the cover to be opened.