US3665716A
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Refuse disposal method
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-10
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Granted: 1972-05-30
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Expires: 1990-08-10
Abstract
Abstract Refuse is collected, transported and then deposited in an impermeable cylindrical solution cavity formed within a subterranean rock salt formation. The air containing noxious odors and excess heat is extracted from the solution cavity purified and then released into the atmosphere.
Inventors
- 👤 Z W Rogers
- 👤 William L Kirk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:06
CPC Classifications
B; B09; B09B; B09B1/00; B09B1/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A method of sanitarily disposing of refuse to reduce pollution, vermin, and other undesirable concomitants of refuse disposal facilities, comprising the steps of: a. unloading the refuse from a refuse collection vehicle in which the refuse has been transported to the disposal site; b. depositing the refuse in a substantially impermeable cylindrical solution cavity having a greater vertical depth dimension relative to the diameter dimension thereof and being formed within a subterranean rock salt formation; c. accumulating the refuse in the cylindrical cavity, wherein the dimensions of the cavity allow substantially complete filling of the cavity efficiently utilizing the volume of the cavity; d. extracting the air containing noxious odors and excess heat generated by the decomposition of such refuse in the solution cavity; e. purifying the air extracted from such solution cavity; and f. releasing the purified air into the atmosphere.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
142 words
A method of sanitarily disposing of refuse to reduce pollution, vermin, and other undesirable concomitants of refuse disposal facilities, comprising the steps of: a. unloading the refuse from a refuse collection vehicle in which the refuse has been transported to the disposal site; b. depositing the refuse in a substantially impermeable cylindrical solution cavity having a greater vertical depth dimension relative to the diameter dimension thereof and being formed within a subterranean rock salt formation; c. accumulating the refuse in the cylindrical cavity, wherein the dimensions of the cavity allow substantially complete filling of the cavity efficiently utilizing the volume of the cavity; d. extracting the air containing noxious odors and excess heat generated by the decomposition of such refuse in the solution cavity; e. purifying the air extracted from such solution cavity; and f. releasing the purified air into the atmosphere.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1, further including the step of: compressing the lower layers of refuse in the cavity with the more recently introduced refuse.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1, further including the step of: transporting the refuse from the vehicle to a disposal shaft leading to the solution cavity.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1, further including the step of: magnetically separating metallic elements from the refuse before depositing such refuse in the solution cavity.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 1, further including the step of: compressing the refuse into bales before said step of depositing to reduce the volume occupied by such refuse.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 1, further including the step of: introducing aerobic and anaerobic bacteria into the cavity to decompose the refuse in the solution cavity.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 1, further including the step of: shredding the refuse before said step of depositing to reduce the volume occupied by such refuse.
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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 |