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Pneumatic trash-garbage pickup device
Assignee: BOON BRUCE T 23 YORK TOWN ROAD WAYNE NEW JERSEY 07470
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Filing: 1973-03-07
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Granted: 1974-11-12
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Expires: 1993-03-07
Abstract
Abstract This invention pertains to a mechanized mobile pneumatic pickup apparatus for solid waste such as trash and garbage. In essence, the apparatus comprises a unique combination of an automotive truck, a movable flexible intake conduit, compaction means, and pneumatic means for moving trash and garbage from collecting stations through the intake conduit into the truck, all units actuated by a single power source.
Inventors
- 👤 B Boon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 05:25
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F3/00; B65F3/02; B65F3/0206; B65F3/0209
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
Pneumatic pickup apparatus for collecting solid waste and trash which comprises in combination a motor driven vehicle, a body mounted on said vehicle, a pneumatic conveying conduit extending from the top of said body to solid waste positioned outside said body, a fan positioned within said body adapted to exert a vacuum pressure to move said waste to within said body through said conduit, and compaction means within said body to compact said waste, wherein said waste is positioned within a receptacle, wherein said conduit comprises a telescopic horizontal member and a telescopic vertical member, and wherein movable pressure loaded guides are attached to said vertical member by means of guide channels rigidly affixed along the outer surface of said vertical member, said guides adapted to seat rigidly over the top of said receptacle as the lower end of said vertical member moves downwardly into said receptacle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
Pneumatic pickup apparatus for collecting solid waste and trash which comprises in combination a motor driven vehicle, a body mounted on said vehicle, a pneumatic conveying conduit extending from the top of said body to solid waste positioned outside said body, a fan positioned within said body adapted to exert a vacuum pressure to move said waste to within said body through said conduit, and compaction means within said body to compact said waste, wherein said waste is positioned within a receptacle, wherein said conduit comprises a telescopic horizontal member and a telescopic vertical member, and wherein movable pressure loaded guides are attached to said vertical member by means of guide channels rigidly affixed along the outer surface of said vertical member, said guides adapted to seat rigidly over the top of said receptacle as the lower end of said vertical member moves downwardly into said receptacle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
148 words
Pneumatic solid waste pickup apparatus for collecting solid waste which comprises in combination a motor driven vehicle, a body mounted on said vehicle and having a forward compartment and a rear compartment, a pneumatic conveying conduit extending from the top of said forward compartment to waste positioned outside said body, and a fan positioned in said forward compartment adapted to exert a vacuum to move said waste inside said forward compartment through said conduit, wherein said waste is positioned within a receptacle, wherein said conduit comprises a telescopic horizontal member, and a telescopic vertical member, and wherein movable spring loaded guides are attached to said vertical member by means of guide channels rigidly affixed along the outer surface of said vertical member, said guides being adapted to seat rigidly over the top of said receptacle as the lower end of said vertical member moves downwardly into said receptacle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
148 words
Pneumatic solid waste pickup apparatus for collecting solid waste which comprises in combination a motor driven vehicle, a body mounted on said vehicle and having a forward compartment and a rear compartment, a pneumatic conveying conduit extending from the top of said forward compartment to waste positioned outside said body, and a fan positioned in said forward compartment adapted to exert a vacuum to move said waste inside said forward compartment through said conduit, wherein said waste is positioned within a receptacle, wherein said conduit comprises a telescopic horizontal member, and a telescopic vertical member, and wherein movable spring loaded guides are attached to said vertical member by means of guide channels rigidly affixed along the outer surface of said vertical member, said guides being adapted to seat rigidly over the top of said receptacle as the lower end of said vertical member moves downwardly into said receptacle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
200 words
Pneumatic solid waste pickup apparatus for collecting solid waste which comprises in combination a motor driven vehicle, a motor mounted on said vehicle and having a forward compartment and a rear compartment, a pneumatic conveying conduit extending from the top of said forward compartment to waste positioned outside said body, and a fan positioned in said forward compartment adapted to exert a vacuum pressure to move said waste inside said forward compartment through said conduit wherein said forward compartment comprises a perforated upper chamber in communication with said conveying conduit adapted to separate the conveying air from the solid waste, and a lower chamber into which the solid waste passes, and a compactor ram which moves horizontally through said lower chamber and forces said solid waste into said rear compartment, and wherein said waste is positioned within a receptacle, wherein said conduit comprises a telescopic horizontal member and a telescopic vertical member, and movable spring loaded guides attached to said vertical member by means of guide channels rigidly affixed along the outer surface of said vertical member, which guides seat rigidly over the top of said receptacle as the lower end of said vertical member moves downwardly into said receptacle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
200 words
Pneumatic solid waste pickup apparatus for collecting solid waste which comprises in combination a motor driven vehicle, a motor mounted on said vehicle and having a forward compartment and a rear compartment, a pneumatic conveying conduit extending from the top of said forward compartment to waste positioned outside said body, and a fan positioned in said forward compartment adapted to exert a vacuum pressure to move said waste inside said forward compartment through said conduit wherein said forward compartment comprises a perforated upper chamber in communication with said conveying conduit adapted to separate the conveying air from the solid waste, and a lower chamber into which the solid waste passes, and a compactor ram which moves horizontally through said lower chamber and forces said solid waste into said rear compartment, and wherein said waste is positioned within a receptacle, wherein said conduit comprises a telescopic horizontal member and a telescopic vertical member, and movable spring loaded guides attached to said vertical member by means of guide channels rigidly affixed along the outer surface of said vertical member, which guides seat rigidly over the top of said receptacle as the lower end of said vertical member moves downwardly into said receptacle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus as defined by claim 1 wherein said pressure loaded guides are spring loaded.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus as defined by claim 2 wherein openings exist in said compartments permitting passage of solid waste from said forward compartment to said rear compartment.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus as defined by claim 5 wherein doors are provided in the respective compartments to close said openings.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus as defined by claim 6 wherein said rear compartment is characterized by being detachable from said apparatus.
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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) | 1977-11-11 | 1978-05-13 | 1978-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-11 | 1982-05-13 | 1982-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-11 | 1986-05-13 | 1986-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |