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Interlocking cap and receptacle with detent feature

  • US 9,248,449 B2
  • Filed: 03/13/2014
  • Issued: 02/02/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/14/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A cap securable to a receptacle and comprising:

  • a lower portion configured for insertion into a receptacle opening;

    an upper portion having an opening formed therein, the opening defining an open end that is configured for engaging a portion of an automated receptacle transport mechanism;

    a plurality of locking arms extending toward the lower portion of the cap and configured for engaging a portion of a receptacle to secure the cap to the receptacle when the lower portion of the cap is inserted into the receptacle opening;

    a plurality of longitudinally extending, linear ribs disposed on an inner surface of the opening formed in the upper portion of the cap; and

    a detent formed in at least one of the linear ribs and configured for engaging a portion of the automated receptacle transport mechanism.

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