US3878774A
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US
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Plant for compacting and crushing domestic rubbish
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-09
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Granted: 1975-04-22
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Expires: 1992-06-09
Abstract
Abstract The rubbish is transferred from a receiving tank to a double hopper provided with a distributing gate whereby the rubbish may be alternately directed toward one of two outlet spouts each of which leads to a compacting device.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Frossard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 20:06
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B63/00; B65B63/02; B09; B09B; B09B3/00; B09B3/30; B09B3/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A plant for continuously compacting and crushing rubbish and placing the compacted rubbish in containers, comprising in combination, a. a receiving and storing tank to receive and store the rubbish from rubbish transport means, b. crushing means located adjacent said receiving tank, c. a continuously operating bucket attached to a drag line to move the rubbish from said receiving and storing tank to a horizontal vibrating conveyor which feeds the rubbish into said crushing means, d. a hopper having a single inlet and dual outlets located beneath said crushing means into which the rubbish passes after being crushed, said hopper having means to direct the rubbish to either of the dual outlets, and e. horizontal compacting means located beneath each outlet of said hopper to compact the crushed rubbish into a sealable container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A plant for continuously compacting and crushing rubbish and placing the compacted rubbish in containers, comprising in combination, a. a receiving and storing tank to receive and store the rubbish from rubbish transport means, b. crushing means located adjacent said receiving tank, c. a continuously operating bucket attached to a drag line to move the rubbish from said receiving and storing tank to a horizontal vibrating conveyor which feeds the rubbish into said crushing means, d. a hopper having a single inlet and dual outlets located beneath said crushing means into which the rubbish passes after being crushed, said hopper having means to direct the rubbish to either of the dual outlets, and e. horizontal compacting means located beneath each outlet of said hopper to compact the crushed rubbish into a sealable container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
133 words
A plant for continuously compacting and crushing rubbish and placing the compacted rubbish in containers, comprising in combination, a. a receiving and storing tank to receive and store the rubbish from rubbish transport means, b. crushing means located adjacent said receiving tank, c. a continuously operating bucket attached to a drag line to move the rubbish from said receiving and storing tank to a horizontal vibrating conveyor which feeds the rubbish into said crushing means, d. a hopper having a single inlet and dual outlets located beneath said crushing means into which the rubbish passes after being crushed, said hopper having means to direct the rubbish to either of the dual outlets, and e. horizontal compacting means located beneath each outlet of said hopper to compact the crushed rubbish into a sealable container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
133 words
A plant for continuously compacting and crushing rubbish and placing the compacted rubbish in containers, comprising in combination, a. a receiving and storing tank to receive and store the rubbish from rubbish transport means, b. crushing means located adjacent said receiving tank, c. a continuously operating bucket attached to a drag line to move the rubbish from said receiving and storing tank to a horizontal vibrating conveyor which feeds the rubbish into said crushing means, d. a hopper having a single inlet and dual outlets located beneath said crushing means into which the rubbish passes after being crushed, said hopper having means to direct the rubbish to either of the dual outlets, and e. horizontal compacting means located beneath each outlet of said hopper to compact the crushed rubbish into a sealable container.
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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) | 1978-04-21 | 1978-10-21 | 1979-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-21 | 1982-10-21 | 1983-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-21 | 1986-10-21 | 1987-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |