Patents by Inventor Emmanuel Brazier

Emmanuel Brazier has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Device for locking the cover of a container, and container so equipped
    Patent number: 6290093
    Abstract: A locking mechanism (7) for the cover (2) of a container (1), especially a garbage can or dumpster, that is emptied by tilting. The mechanism (7) includes a pivoting part (10) pivotably mounted on the cover (2) of the container (1). When the container (1) is tilted, the pivoting part (10) moves from a locked position to an unlocked position by force of gravity. The pivoting part (10) includes a lower arm (13) capable of engaging a catch member such as a lug (16) when the cover (2) is closed and when the pivoting part is in a position to lock the cover. The invention further relates to a container (1) equipped with such a locking mechanism (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventors: Denis Obriot, Emmanuel Brazier