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Apparatus for collecting debris
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-04
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Granted: 1972-05-30
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Expires: 1990-06-04
Abstract
Abstract A truck, including a storage compartment and a hopper to the rear of the storage compartment, has a blower connected to the rear end of said truck for picking up debris and directing same into the storage compartment of said truck. A compacting mechanism is positioned in the hopper of said truck for transporting the debris from the hopper into the storage compartment and thereby compacting the debris in the storage compartment. A vent is provided at the top of the hopper for air pressure relief.
Inventors
- 👤 William Beekman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 02:54
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01H; E01H1/00; E01H1/08; E01H1/0827; E01H1/0836; B; B65; B65F; B65F3/00; B65F3/02; B65F3/0206; B65F3/0209
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
An apparatus for collecting debris comprising a storage compartment, a hopper in flow communication with said storage compartment, means positioned withIn said hopper for transporting debris from the hopper in to said storage compartment and thereby compacting the debris in the storage compartment, a throat member connected to the hopper, air impeller means connected to the hopper through said throat member for picking up paper and directing it in to the hopper through a flow path, said throat member having means for altering said flow path and a vent in said hopper for air pressure relief, said vent being located out of said flow path.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
105 words
An apparatus for collecting debris comprising a storage compartment, a hopper in flow communication with said storage compartment, means positioned withIn said hopper for transporting debris from the hopper in to said storage compartment and thereby compacting the debris in the storage compartment, a throat member connected to the hopper, air impeller means connected to the hopper through said throat member for picking up paper and directing it in to the hopper through a flow path, said throat member having means for altering said flow path and a vent in said hopper for air pressure relief, said vent being located out of said flow path.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said means for altering the flow path includes a pair of cooperating diverter blades.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said means for transporting debris from the hopper into the storage compartment comprises a mechanical compacting mechanism.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said air impeller means includes a hose for picking up debris and a duct for directing same into the hopper.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said hopper is adjacent the storage compartment, a wall separates the hopper and the storage compartment, and an entry port in said wall provides flow communication therethrough.
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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) | 1975-05-30 | 1975-11-29 | 1976-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-30 | 1979-11-29 | 1980-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-30 | 1983-11-29 | 1984-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |