US3682402A
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Wastepaper basket with paper shredder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-10-06
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Granted: 1972-08-08
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Expires: 1989-10-06
Abstract
Abstract A rectangular wastepaper basket is provided with support tracks positioned interiorly of the basket and along longitudinal sides thereof. A paper shredder is mounted in a rectangular housing having a length comparable to the short side of the basket and a lesser width. The shredder housing is movable along the support tracks to permit equal distribution of shredded paper over the full floor area of the basket.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert Goldhammer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:12
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G29/00; A47G29/06; D; D21; D21B; D21B1/00; D21B1/04; D21B1/06; D21B1/08; B; B02; B02C; B02C18/00; B02C18/0007; B02C2018/0046; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W30/00; Y02W30/50; Y02W30/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
Apparatus for shredding and collecting paper comprising a container having an upwardly exposed opening, support means carried by the container below the upper edge of the container but substantially above the bottom thereof to provide space for accumulation of shredded paper, and a paper shredder disposed in a housing and removably resting on the support means, whereby said housing and included shredder is removably installed in said container and the center of gravity of the assembly is thereby lowered to enhance stability.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
Apparatus for shredding and collecting paper comprising a container having an upwardly exposed opening, support means carried by the container below the upper edge of the container but substantially above the bottom thereof to provide space for accumulation of shredded paper, and a paper shredder disposed in a housing and removably resting on the support means, whereby said housing and included shredder is removably installed in said container and the center of gravity of the assembly is thereby lowered to enhance stability.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the housing has a generally rectangular configuration and the container opening is rectangularly shaped, wherein a longitudinal side of the housing is substantially equidistant with a short side of the opening, and said housing being movable along longitudinal sides of the opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein the support means comprises tracks extending along interior longitudinal walls of the container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
71 words
Apparatus according to claim 3 including low friction bearing means cooperating with and disposed between the support tracks and an underside of the housing for facilitating the movement of the housing along the tracks. 5. Apparatus according to claim 2, including a removable insert constructed for engaging the upper end of the container, the insert including support tracks disposed interiorly of the container and extending along longitudinal walls of the container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 including means for use in varying the vertical position of the shredder in the container, said means including a plurality of independent support means for said shredder housing, installed at different elevations in said container and selectively usable in supporting said shredder housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 including a disposal liner placed interiorly of the container, the liner including means engaging the support means to maintain the liner in a substantially upright position below said paper shredder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the housing includes runners depending from an underside of the housing for engaging the support means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the housing comprises a bottom member, a cover and a frame clamped between the bottom member and the cover.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
48 words
Apparatus according to claim 9 including retractable handle means mounted to the cover and extending in the direction of long sides of the housing, the handle means being positioned substantially above the center of gravity of the shredder and set-off from the longitudinal center line of the housing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
50 words
Apparatus according to claim 10 wherein the cover includes a plurality of ventillation openings, the openings being arranged in a substantially rectangular field of a length about equal to the length of the handle means and extending from side of the cover past the longitudinal center line of the cover.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus according to claim 11 including switch means for actuating the paper shredder, the actuating means being disposed adjacent a short side of the rectangular field.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus according to claim 12 including an electrical receptacle affixed to the cover for electrically connecting the paper shredder with a source of electrical power.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus according to claim 13 wherein the receptacle is positioned adjacent the rectangular field.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
36 words
Apparatus according to claim 8 wherein the shredder includes a drive wheel and the runners are hollow, and wherein a lower end of the drive wheel extends into the hollow interior of one of the runners.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the shredder includes rubber mounts supporting the shredder on a bottom member of the housing and insulating the housing from shock and vibration.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 including casters mounted to the lower end of the container and permitting movement of the container about a supporting surface.
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) | 1975-08-08 | 1976-02-07 | 1976-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-08 | 1980-02-07 | 1980-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-08 | 1984-02-07 | 1984-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |