Child proof bin

Abstract

A child proof bin may include a first bin portion (such as a hollow receptacle) and a second bin portion (such as a lid) removably attachable to the first bin portion. The second bin portion includes a surface defining pairs of recesses positioned distance apart greater than the hand span of an average human child, activation mechanisms positioned respectively in the pairs of recesses such that the activation mechanisms do not extend above their respective recess, and attachment mechanisms each connected to one of the activation mechanisms operable to attach the second bin portion to the first bin portion. The activation mechanisms are operable to be activated to detach the second bin portion from the first bin portion.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A child proof bin, comprising:
 a hollow receptacle that defines four apertures; and   a lid removably attachable to the hollow receptacle, comprising:
 a surface defining two pairs of recesses positioned about four to six inches apart; 
 four buttons positioned respectively in the two pairs of recesses such that the four buttons do not extend above their respective recess; and 
 four protrusions each connected to one of the four buttons and positioned to project into one of the four apertures; 
   wherein the four buttons are operable to be simultaneously activated to withdraw the four protrusions from the four apertures to allow the lid to be removed from the hollow receptacle.   
     
     
         2 . The child proof bin of  claim 1 , wherein the four buttons are biased against activation. 
     
     
         3 . The child proof bin of  claim 2 , wherein the four buttons are biased against activation by springs. 
     
     
         4 . The child proof bin of  claim 1 , wherein the four buttons resist individual activation. 
     
     
         5 . The child proof bin of  claim 4 , wherein the four buttons resist individual activation via movement mechanisms that connect the four buttons to a respective protrusion of the four protrusions. 
     
     
         6 . The child proof bin of  claim 5 , wherein the movement mechanisms are obscured when the lid is attached to the hollow receptacle. 
     
     
         7 . The child proof bin of  claim 1 , wherein the lid covers the four protrusions when the lid is attached to the hollow receptacle. 
     
     
         8 . A child proof bin, comprising:
 a hollow receptacle; and   a lid removably attachable to the hollow receptacle, comprising:
 a surface defining pairs of recesses positioned an average adult human hand span apart; 
 activation mechanisms positioned respectively in the pairs of recesses such that the activation mechanisms do not extend above their respective recess; and 
 lock mechanisms each connected to one of the activation mechanisms operable to lock the lid to the hollow receptacle; 
   wherein the activation mechanisms are operable to be simultaneously activated to unlock the lid from the hollow receptacle.   
     
     
         9 . The child proof bin of  claim 8 , wherein the hollow receptacle is transparent. 
     
     
         10 . The child proof bin of  claim 8 , wherein the hollow receptacle and lid are formed of plastic. 
     
     
         11 . The child proof bin of  claim 8 , wherein the child proof bin comprises a toy bin. 
     
     
         12 . The child proof bin of  claim 8 , wherein the lid is opaque. 
     
     
         13 . The child proof bin of  claim 8 , wherein at least two of the activation mechanisms are moveable in opposite directions. 
     
     
         14 . The child proof bin of  claim 8 , wherein the hollow receptacle is rectangular. 
     
     
         15 . A child proof bin, comprising:
 a first bin portion; and   a second bin portion removably attachable to the first bin portion, comprising:
 a surface defining pairs of recesses positioned distance apart greater than the hand span of an average human child; 
 activation mechanisms positioned respectively in the pairs of recesses such that the activation mechanisms do not extend above their respective recess; and 
 attachment mechanisms each connected to one of the activation mechanisms operable to attach the second bin portion to the first bin portion; 
   wherein the activation mechanisms are operable to be activated to detach the second bin portion from the first bin portion.   
     
     
         16 . The child proof bin of  claim 15 , wherein the attachment mechanisms couple the second bin portion to the first bin portion at multiple sides of the first bin portion. 
     
     
         17 . The child proof bin of  claim 15 , wherein the attachment mechanisms couple to an internal part of the first bin portion. 
     
     
         18 . The child proof bin of  claim 15 , wherein the activation mechanisms are operable as a handle for the second bin portion. 
     
     
         19 . The child proof bin of  claim 15 , wherein the hand span of an average human child is less than five inches. 
     
     
         20 . The child proof bin of  claim 15 , wherein the attachment mechanisms are angled such that they are insertable into the first bin portion when extended.