Patent ID: 9718616
Date: 2017-08-01
CPC Classifications: B65F

Claim:
1. A dumpster lid stop bracket configured to limit travel of a lid pivotably mounted to a dumpster body by a hinge pin, the dumpster lid stop bracket comprising: an elongated bar comprising a first straight section, a bent section continuously connected to the first straight section, and a second straight section continuously connected to the bent section, the second straight section extending adjacent and generally parallel to the first straight section; a generally V-shaped spring clip slidably mounted to the elongated bar and positioned proximate the bent section of the elongated bar, the spring clip comprising a pair of openings configured to receive the first and second straight sections of the elongated bar therethrough, wherein space within the V-shaped spring clip and first and second straight sections is configured to permit the hinge pin of the dumpster to extend therethrough; wherein pivotal movement of the lid to an open position permits the bent section of the elongated bar to contact a side wall of the dumpster body and both the first and second straight sections to contact the lid, thereby enabling the stop bracket to limit travel of the lid.