US3112077A
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Waste disposal apparatus
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1961-08-22
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Granted: 1963-11-26
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Expires: 1981-08-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Johnny W Yartz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:05
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/12; E03C1/26; E03C1/266; E03C1/2665
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
IN A FOOD WASTE DISPOSAL APPARATUS HAVING A STATIONARY HOPPER WITH AN IMPERFORATE SIDE WALL ENCLOSING A COMMINUTING CHAMBER, A ROTATABLE COMMINUTING ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A CIRCULAR FLYWHEEL AND A WASTE IMPELLER MEANS MOUNTED ON THE TOP SURFACE OF SAID FLYWHEEL, THE FLYWHEEL HAVING A VERTICAL AXIS OF ROTATION AND FORMING A BOTTOM WALL OF SAID COMMINUTING CHAMBER, A DRAINAGE CHAMBER DISPOSED BENEATH SAID FLYWHEEL FOR RECEIVING WATER AND COMMINUTED WASTE MATERIAL FROM SAID HOPPER, A FLAT HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED METERING RING PHYSICALLY CONFINED BETWEEN SAID HOPPER AND DRAINAGE CHAMBER AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF VERTICAL APERTURES THEREIN FOR JOIN-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
IN A FOOD WASTE DISPOSAL APPARATUS HAVING A STATIONARY HOPPER WITH AN IMPERFORATE SIDE WALL ENCLOSING A COMMINUTING CHAMBER, A ROTATABLE COMMINUTING ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A CIRCULAR FLYWHEEL AND A WASTE IMPELLER MEANS MOUNTED ON THE TOP SURFACE OF SAID FLYWHEEL, THE FLYWHEEL HAVING A VERTICAL AXIS OF ROTATION AND FORMING A BOTTOM WALL OF SAID COMMINUTING CHAMBER, A DRAINAGE CHAMBER DISPOSED BENEATH SAID FLYWHEEL FOR RECEIVING WATER AND COMMINUTED WASTE MATERIAL FROM SAID HOPPER, A FLAT HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED METERING RING PHYSICALLY CONFINED BETWEEN SAID HOPPER AND DRAINAGE CHAMBER AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF VERTICAL APERTURES THEREIN FOR JOIN-
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-11-25 | 1967-05-27 | 1967-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-11-25 | 1971-05-27 | 1971-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-11-25 | 1975-05-27 | 1975-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |