US4081146A
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Garbage disposal apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-06
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Granted: 1978-03-28
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Expires: 1996-10-06
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure deals with apparatus for grinding kitchen wastes or garbage into particles sufficiently small that they may be carried away by ordinary sewage facilities. The apparatus includes means forming a passage into which the wastes are disposed, a spirally grooved or screw-shaped member rotatably mounted in the passage, a pair of grinding members mounted at the outlet of the passage, the grinding members being movable relative to each other and forming a waste receiving space therebetween, and impeller means in the space for moving waste from the passage into the space. The screw-shaped member both shreds the waste and moves the wastes through the passage. The grinding members grind the waste between them into a paste-like consistency and the impeller also shreds the waste.
Inventors
- 👤 Toshio Yagi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:39
CPC Classifications
B; B02; B02C; B02C7/00; B02C7/11; B02C7/02; B02C7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A garbage disposal apparatus comprising: cylinder means forming a passage adapted to receive kitchen wastes; a spirally grooved grinding and impelling member journalled within said passage to initially grind the kitchen wastes and move the wastes along the cylinder means to an outlet of said passage; a pair of grinding members disposed at the outlet of said passage to further grind the wastes, said members being spring biased toward each other, one of said pair of grinding members being rotatable relative to the other; said spirally grooved grinding member and said pair of grinding members being made of a grinding stone material; a space defined between said pair of grinding members; and a movable impelling means located within said space and moving said wastes centrifugally from said space.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A garbage disposal apparatus comprising: cylinder means forming a passage adapted to receive kitchen wastes; a spirally grooved grinding and impelling member journalled within said passage to initially grind the kitchen wastes and move the wastes along the cylinder means to an outlet of said passage; a pair of grinding members disposed at the outlet of said passage to further grind the wastes, said members being spring biased toward each other, one of said pair of grinding members being rotatable relative to the other; said spirally grooved grinding member and said pair of grinding members being made of a grinding stone material; a space defined between said pair of grinding members; and a movable impelling means located within said space and moving said wastes centrifugally from said space.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, and further including a hopper communicating with said passage, and means for moving the garbage within said hopper into said passage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said impelling means has blades curved in arcs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said spirally grooved grinding and impelling member rotates reversely of said rotary grinding member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the speed ratio of said spirally grooved grinding and impelling member to said one of said pair of grinding members is in the range of from approximately 2:3 to 2:5.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the speed ratio of said spirally grooved grinding and impelling member to said one of said pair of grinding members is approximately 1 to 2.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said pair of grinding members are generally annular and include adjoining surfaces adjacent the outer peripheries thereof, and further including spring means for urging the grinding members of said pair toward each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
132 words
Garbage disposal apparatus comprising first and second grinding members mounted closely adjacent one another, one of said first and second grinding members being rotatable about an axis relative to the other, and one of said first and second grinding members being axially movable relative to the other; spring means for urging said first and second grinding members toward each other; said first and second grinding members having adjoining generally flat surfaces adjacent their outer peripheries, and being spaced apart to form a space therebetween adjacent their inner peripheries; a rotatable impelling means in said space for moving garbage toward said adjoining surfaces; and worm means for initially grinding and moving garbage into said space adjacent said impelling means, said grinding members and said worm means being made of a grinding stone material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
132 words
Garbage disposal apparatus comprising first and second grinding members mounted closely adjacent one another, one of said first and second grinding members being rotatable about an axis relative to the other, and one of said first and second grinding members being axially movable relative to the other; spring means for urging said first and second grinding members toward each other; said first and second grinding members having adjoining generally flat surfaces adjacent their outer peripheries, and being spaced apart to form a space therebetween adjacent their inner peripheries; a rotatable impelling means in said space for moving garbage toward said adjoining surfaces; and worm means for initially grinding and moving garbage into said space adjacent said impelling means, said grinding members and said worm means being made of a grinding stone material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 8, wherein said impelling means further shreds said garbage.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 9, wherein said impelling means includes a plurality of shredding blades.
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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) | 1981-03-27 | 1981-09-26 | 1982-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-27 | 1985-09-26 | 1986-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-27 | 1989-09-26 | 1990-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |