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US3248176A
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Apparatus for collecting and treating heterogeneous waste materials
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-01-26
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Granted: 1966-04-26
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Expires: 1985-01-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman A Pierson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:28
CPC Classifications
C; C05; C05F; C05F9/00; C05F9/02; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A40/00; Y02A40/10; Y02A40/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
IN A SYSTEM FOR COMPOSTING REFUSE, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES: A PIT FOR RECEIVING RAW REFUSE; REFUSE RECEIVING MEANS ELEVATED ABOVE GROUND LEVEL AND SPACED HORIZONTALLY FROM SAID PIT; A SLATTED CONVEYOR EXTENDING ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF SAID PIT AND UPWARDLY TO SAID ELEVATED REFUSE RECEIVING MEANS; DRAIN MEANS UNDER SAID CONVEYOR; A SUMP IN THE BOTTOM OF SAID PIT BELOW SAID SLATTED CONVEYOR; LIQUID DELIVERY PIPES POSITIONED UNDER SAID CONVEYOR BETWEEN SAID PIT AND REFUSE RECEIVING MEANS FOR WASHING INTO SAID SUMP VIA SAID DRAIN MEANS LIQUID AND SOLID MATERIALS FALLING THROUGH THE SLATS OF SAID CONVEYOR; A STORAGE TANK CONNECTED TO SAID SUMP FOR RECEIVING THE WASHINGS FLOWING INTO SAID SUMP; A CONDUIT COMMUNICATING WITH SAID STORAGE TANK AND EXTENDING OVER THE PATH OF REFUSE DISCHARGED FROM SAID REFUSE RECEIVING MEANS; AND VALVE MEANS IN SAID CONDUIT FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF MATERIAL FROM SAID STORAGE TANK TO SAID REFUSE WHEREBY THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF SAID REFUSE MAY BE REGULATED AS DESIRED PRIOR TO COMPOSTING THE REFUSE BY BACTERIAL DECOMPOSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
IN A SYSTEM FOR COMPOSTING REFUSE, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES: A PIT FOR RECEIVING RAW REFUSE; REFUSE RECEIVING MEANS ELEVATED ABOVE GROUND LEVEL AND SPACED HORIZONTALLY FROM SAID PIT; A SLATTED CONVEYOR EXTENDING ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF SAID PIT AND UPWARDLY TO SAID ELEVATED REFUSE RECEIVING MEANS; DRAIN MEANS UNDER SAID CONVEYOR; A SUMP IN THE BOTTOM OF SAID PIT BELOW SAID SLATTED CONVEYOR; LIQUID DELIVERY PIPES POSITIONED UNDER SAID CONVEYOR BETWEEN SAID PIT AND REFUSE RECEIVING MEANS FOR WASHING INTO SAID SUMP VIA SAID DRAIN MEANS LIQUID AND SOLID MATERIALS FALLING THROUGH THE SLATS OF SAID CONVEYOR; A STORAGE TANK CONNECTED TO SAID SUMP FOR RECEIVING THE WASHINGS FLOWING INTO SAID SUMP; A CONDUIT COMMUNICATING WITH SAID STORAGE TANK AND EXTENDING OVER THE PATH OF REFUSE DISCHARGED FROM SAID REFUSE RECEIVING MEANS; AND VALVE MEANS IN SAID CONDUIT FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF MATERIAL FROM SAID STORAGE TANK TO SAID REFUSE WHEREBY THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF SAID REFUSE MAY BE REGULATED AS DESIRED PRIOR TO COMPOSTING THE REFUSE BY BACTERIAL DECOMPOSITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-04-25 | 1969-10-25 | 1970-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-25 | 1973-10-25 | 1974-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-25 | 1977-10-25 | 1978-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |