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Container for polluted and/or contaminated materials

  • US 6,211,637 B1
  • Filed: 03/24/1999
  • Issued: 04/03/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/11/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A device for the disposal of soiled and/or contaminated materials, comprising a container closeable by a lid pivotable between a first closed position and a second open position, a drive mechanism having a motor and comprising means for pivoting the cover from the first closed position to the second open position during motor activation and for pivoting the cover from the second open position to the first closed position without motor assist when the motor is deactivated, and a proximity detector coupled to said motor.

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