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US3753400A
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Refuse compactor support means
Assignee: Whirlpool Corp
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Filing: 1971-09-08
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Granted: 1973-08-21
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Expires: 1991-09-08
Abstract
Abstract A refuse compactor having a receptacle in which refuse is compacted for facilitated disposal. The compactor includes an outer cabinet and improved means at the lower end of the cabinet for enclosing moving parts of the compactor and for selectively movably carrying the compactor, such as for moving the compactor over a floor surface during installation thereof, and adjustable means for supporting the compactor when so installed for compacting operation.
Inventors
- 👤 F Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 08:23
CPC Classifications
B; B30; B30B; B30B9/00; B30B9/30; B30B9/3003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
In a refuse compactor having a receptacle for receiving refuse to be compacted and a cabinet for selectively receiving the receptacle in a refuse compacting position therein, support means for selectively supporting the cabinet in a refuse compacting arrangement and in a slidable transfer arrangement, comprising: a rigid slide plate; means for mounting the slide plate to the compactor to extend generally horizontally at the bottom of the cabinet to define a lower fixed slide surface for slidably engaging a subjacent floor surface to slidably carry the cabinet for facilitated movement of the compactor laterally on the floor surface to adjustably position the compactor thereon; and adjustable supports mounted to the compactor for raising the cabinet and slide plate above the floor surface and defining spaced means for supporting the compactor for use in effecting refuse compacting operations therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
In a refuse compactor having a receptacle for receiving refuse to be compacted and a cabinet for selectively receiving the receptacle in a refuse compacting position therein, support means for selectively supporting the cabinet in a refuse compacting arrangement and in a slidable transfer arrangement, comprising: a rigid slide plate; means for mounting the slide plate to the compactor to extend generally horizontally at the bottom of the cabinet to define a lower fixed slide surface for slidably engaging a subjacent floor surface to slidably carry the cabinet for facilitated movement of the compactor laterally on the floor surface to adjustably position the compactor thereon; and adjustable supports mounted to the compactor for raising the cabinet and slide plate above the floor surface and defining spaced means for supporting the compactor for use in effecting refuse compacting operations therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The refuse compactor of claim 1 wherein said compactor includes a base plate extending horizontally across the lower end of said cabinet, and means for removably securing said slide plate to said base plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The refuse compactor of claim 1 wherein said slide plate extends laterally across the bottom of the cabinet over an area substantially lower than the horizontal area of the bottom of the cabinet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The refuse compactor of claim 1 wherein said slide plate is spaced rearwardly of the front of the cabinet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
The refuse compactor of claim 1 wherein said compactor includes an electric drive motor disposed in said cabinet rearwardly of said receptacle when said receptacle is in the refuse compacting position within the cabinet and said slide plate is spaced rearwardly of the front of the cabinet and under said drive motor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The refuse compactor of claim 1 wherein said slide plate defines a plurality of cutouts and a corresponding plurality of said adjustable supports extend through said cutouts.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
The refuse compactor of claim 1 wherein said compactor includes a gear and chain drive means spaced rearwardly of the front of the cabinet and said slide plate is spaced rearwardly of the front of the cabinet and extends subjacent said gear and chain drive.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
161 words
In a refuse compactor having a receptacle for receiving refuse to be compacted and a cabinet for selectively receiving the receptacle in a refuse compacting position therein, support means for selectively supporting the cabinet in a refuse compacting arrangement and in a slidable transfer arrangement, comprising: a slide plate; means for mounting the slide plate to the compactor at the bottom of the cabinet to define a lower slide surface for slidably carrying the cabinet on a subjacent floor surface providing for facilitated movement of the comPactor laterally on the floor surface for adjustably positioning the compactor thereon; and adjustable supports mounted to the compactor for raising the cabinet and slide plate above the floor surface and defining spaced means for supporting the compactor for use in effecting refuse compacting operations therein, said slide plate comprising an embossed plate having a minor portion thereof extending in a lowermost horizontal plane whereby only a minor portion thereof slidably engages the subjacent floor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
161 words
In a refuse compactor having a receptacle for receiving refuse to be compacted and a cabinet for selectively receiving the receptacle in a refuse compacting position therein, support means for selectively supporting the cabinet in a refuse compacting arrangement and in a slidable transfer arrangement, comprising: a slide plate; means for mounting the slide plate to the compactor at the bottom of the cabinet to define a lower slide surface for slidably carrying the cabinet on a subjacent floor surface providing for facilitated movement of the comPactor laterally on the floor surface for adjustably positioning the compactor thereon; and adjustable supports mounted to the compactor for raising the cabinet and slide plate above the floor surface and defining spaced means for supporting the compactor for use in effecting refuse compacting operations therein, said slide plate comprising an embossed plate having a minor portion thereof extending in a lowermost horizontal plane whereby only a minor portion thereof slidably engages the subjacent floor.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The refuse compactor of claim 1 wherein said compactor includes a base plate extending horizontally across the lower end of said cabinet, and said adjustable supports are threadedly mounted to said base plate.
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) | 1976-08-20 | 1977-02-19 | 1977-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-20 | 1981-02-19 | 1981-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-20 | 1985-02-19 | 1985-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |