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Hinged metal detection cover for a receptacle

  • US 5,576,621 A
  • Filed: 03/10/1994
  • Issued: 11/19/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/10/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A metal detector, comprising:

  • a housing provided with an aperture adapted for the passage of articles therethrough, said housing having a substantially rectangular shape and including a downwardly depending peripheral skirt portion adapted to at least partially overlie a receptacle for receiving articles inserted through said aperture;

    means in said housing for detecting the passage of metal articles through said aperture in said housing; and

    a hinge on said housing for mounting said housing to said receptacle for movement between an open position allowing access to the receptacle and a closed position for substantially blocking access to the receptacle, except through said aperture in said housing.

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