US3980015A
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Can crushing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-06-02
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Granted: 1976-09-14
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Expires: 1995-06-02
Abstract
Abstract A device for crushing cans having two crushing members having handles, the members being adapted to be moved downwardly onto a can supported on a base member, the crushing members being hinged to opposite ends of the base member. The crushing members first collapse the can ends, and as they are moved farther downwardly, flatten the entire can.
Inventors
- 👤 Hubert R. Woodard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:12
CPC Classifications
B; B30; B30B; B30B9/00; B30B9/32; B30B9/321; B30B9/322; B30B9/323; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S100/00; Y10S100/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
A crushing device, comprising: a base member having an area thereof to receive an object to be crushed, a first crushing member having one end pivotally secured to said base member adjacent one end of said area, and a second crushing member having one end pivotally secured to said base member adjacent an end of said area opposite said one end, said crushing members being adapted to be moved on said pivotally secured ends toward said area and into a crushing position in relation to said object, the other ends of said crushing member being adjacent in said crushing position, said crushing members extending over said area in said crushing position, said area being bounded on its said ends by edge members on said base member spaced to receive a predetermined sized can for crushing, the can being adapted to be positioned on its side extending longitudinally between said edge members, said crushing members being pivotally secured by hinges, each hinge being spaced from a respective edge member, each crushing member being adjacent a respective edge member outwardly of said area in said crushing position, and said area having an upper surface on which said can is positioned for crushing, said crushing members in said crushing position being spaced from said upper surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
213 words
A crushing device, comprising: a base member having an area thereof to receive an object to be crushed, a first crushing member having one end pivotally secured to said base member adjacent one end of said area, and a second crushing member having one end pivotally secured to said base member adjacent an end of said area opposite said one end, said crushing members being adapted to be moved on said pivotally secured ends toward said area and into a crushing position in relation to said object, the other ends of said crushing member being adjacent in said crushing position, said crushing members extending over said area in said crushing position, said area being bounded on its said ends by edge members on said base member spaced to receive a predetermined sized can for crushing, the can being adapted to be positioned on its side extending longitudinally between said edge members, said crushing members being pivotally secured by hinges, each hinge being spaced from a respective edge member, each crushing member being adjacent a respective edge member outwardly of said area in said crushing position, and said area having an upper surface on which said can is positioned for crushing, said crushing members in said crushing position being spaced from said upper surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which: each crushing member has an elongated handle for moving its member into and out of said crushing position, said handles being transversely offset, said handles being movable generally parallel to each other and crossing into juxtaposition in said crushing position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The invention according to claim 2 in which: a hinge mounting strip is positioned adjacent each of said opposite ends of base member, said hinges being secured to respective strips and spaced above and outwardly of said respective edge members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
The invention according to claim 3 in which: end walls extend upwardly from said base member adjacent each of its opposite ends, said handles extending upwardly being adapted to rest on said walls when said crushing members are moved into their non-crushing positions, and a slot in each of said end walls, each slot being adapted to receive one of said handles when said crushing members are moved into their crushing positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The invention according to claim 4 in which: side walls extend between said end walls, an upper open end defined by said walls, and a slot extending through one of said side walls defining an opening along said upper surface of said area for removing crushed cans therethrough.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention according to claim 5 in which: said crushing members have hard flat surfaces for making crushing contact with said can, the other ends of said crushing members being spaced closely adjacent in the crushing position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
145 words
A crushing device, comprising: a base member having an area thereof to receive an object to be crushed, a first crushing member having one end pivotally secured to said base member adjacent one end of said area, a second crushing member having one end pivotally secured to said base member adjacent an end of said area opposite said one end, said crushing members extending substantially over said area and over said object, and said crushing members being adapted to be moved simultaneously on said pivotally secured ends toward said area and into a crushing position to complete the crushing of said object with said simultaneous movement, each of said crushing members having a handle for moving said members into and out of said crushing position, and said handles being adapted to move generally parallel to each other and crossing into juxtaposition in said crushing position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
145 words
A crushing device, comprising: a base member having an area thereof to receive an object to be crushed, a first crushing member having one end pivotally secured to said base member adjacent one end of said area, a second crushing member having one end pivotally secured to said base member adjacent an end of said area opposite said one end, said crushing members extending substantially over said area and over said object, and said crushing members being adapted to be moved simultaneously on said pivotally secured ends toward said area and into a crushing position to complete the crushing of said object with said simultaneous movement, each of said crushing members having a handle for moving said members into and out of said crushing position, and said handles being adapted to move generally parallel to each other and crossing into juxtaposition in said crushing position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
166 words
A crushing device, comprising: a base member having an area bounded on its ends by edge members on said base member spaced to receive a predetermined sized can for crushing, the can being positioned on its side extending longitudinally between said edge members, a pair of crushing members adapted to extend substantially over said area and over said can in said crushing position to substantially cover said area and said can, said crushing members being pivotally secured by hinges, each hinge being spaced from a respective edge member, each crushing member being adjacent a respective edge member outwardly of said area in said crushing position, said area having an upper surface on which said can is positioned for crushing, said crushing members in said crushing position being spaced from said upper surface, and said crushing members being adapted to be moved simultaneously on said pivotally secured ends toward said area and into a crushing position to complete the crushing of said can with said simultaneous movement.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
166 words
A crushing device, comprising: a base member having an area bounded on its ends by edge members on said base member spaced to receive a predetermined sized can for crushing, the can being positioned on its side extending longitudinally between said edge members, a pair of crushing members adapted to extend substantially over said area and over said can in said crushing position to substantially cover said area and said can, said crushing members being pivotally secured by hinges, each hinge being spaced from a respective edge member, each crushing member being adjacent a respective edge member outwardly of said area in said crushing position, said area having an upper surface on which said can is positioned for crushing, said crushing members in said crushing position being spaced from said upper surface, and said crushing members being adapted to be moved simultaneously on said pivotally secured ends toward said area and into a crushing position to complete the crushing of said can with said simultaneous movement.
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) | 1979-09-14 | 1980-03-15 | 1980-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-14 | 1984-03-15 | 1984-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-14 | 1988-03-15 | 1988-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |