20150368042 | SYSTEM FOR SECURING A LID OF A CONTAINER TO PREVENT ANIMAL INTRUSION - A system is provided for securing a lid of a container to prevent animal intrusion that includes a container, a lid, and a mechanism for securing the lid in a closed position. In an embodiment, the mechanism includes a gravity-actuated swivel lock for locking the mechanism when the container is tilted from a preferred orientation. In another embodiment, the system includes a mechanical claw configured to press at least one release lever for releasing the container lid, while grasping the container for lifting and tilting, to empty the container contents into a garbage truck. | 12-24-2015 |