摘要 |
A trash pail lid lock apparatus for removably securing a trash pail lid on a trash pail, comprising: a) two spaced radial arms, having inner end portions attached together, and peripheral end portions generally extending to a peripheral edge portion of the trash pail lid; b) a sleeve member having a lateral side portion attached to the peripheral end portion of the radial arm, and having a sleeve portion thereof oriented so that an axis therethrough is upright; c) an upright J shaped member having an upright portion slidably, rotatably, and closely positioned within the sleeve portion of the sleeve member, said lower end portion of the J shaped member having an upwardly extending unattached end portion adapted to be received between a peripheral upright wall and lip of the trash pail; and, d) a spring to maintain the J shaped member in a lifted engagement position. |