Abstract: A new molding composition used, for example, in a rotationally-molded thermoplastic refuse container of the type having a hollow handle integrally-molded with a refuse carrying compartment of the container, the improvement which includes a wall integrally-formed with the refuse container and sealingly enclosing the hollow handle from communication with the refuse-carrying compartment of the container for providing greater strength to the container and preventing refuse from lodging in the hollow handles.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 25, 1996
Date of Patent:
March 23, 1999
Assignee:
Toter Incorporated
Inventors:
J. Timothy Prout, Todd E. Wright, Smith E. Trent, III, Anthony J. Brescia, Jerry E. Lambert
Abstract: In a rotationally-molded thermoplastic refuse container of the type having a hollow handle integrally-molded with a refuse-carrying compartment of the container, the improvement which includes a wall integrally-formed with the refuse container and sealingly enclosing the hollow handle from communication with the refuse-carrying compartment of the container for providing greater strength to the container and preventing refuse from lodging in the hollow handles.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 11, 1995
Date of Patent:
December 17, 1996
Assignee:
Toter, Incorporated
Inventors:
J. Timothy Prout, Todd E. Wright, Anthony J. Brescia, Smith E. Trent, III