US4220014A
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Apparatus for prolonged storage of garbage
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-10-20
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Granted: 1980-09-02
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Expires: 1998-10-20
Abstract
Abstract An insulated container is kept at a temperature slightly above freezing and increments of garbage are fed into the container over an extended period of time. A refrigeration unit is positioned through the top wall of the container so that its evaporator section extends into a perforated baffle within the container.
Inventors
- 👤 William P. Connors
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:54
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25D; F25D19/00; F25D19/003; B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/14; B65F2210/00; B65F2210/116
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
An apparatus for the prolonged storage of garbage and the like, comprising an enclosed, elongated, insulated container having a first opening; compactor means for feeding increments of waste into said container at said first opening and for moving said increments of waste from said one end to an opposing end of said container; a second opening through the roof of said container at said one end closely adjacent said first opening; a refrigeration unit which has its evaporator section extending through said second opening into the container, said refrigeration unit being adapted to cool said waste increments without freezing thereof; means including a perforated baffle being provided to surround said evaporator section for providing a longitudinal air flow at said roof away from said one end in the direction of movement of said waste increments; the compressor section of said refrigeration unit being exterior to said container; the top of said first opening being below the bottom of said evaporator.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
160 words
An apparatus for the prolonged storage of garbage and the like, comprising an enclosed, elongated, insulated container having a first opening; compactor means for feeding increments of waste into said container at said first opening and for moving said increments of waste from said one end to an opposing end of said container; a second opening through the roof of said container at said one end closely adjacent said first opening; a refrigeration unit which has its evaporator section extending through said second opening into the container, said refrigeration unit being adapted to cool said waste increments without freezing thereof; means including a perforated baffle being provided to surround said evaporator section for providing a longitudinal air flow at said roof away from said one end in the direction of movement of said waste increments; the compressor section of said refrigeration unit being exterior to said container; the top of said first opening being below the bottom of said evaporator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said first opening is in the door which forms a portion of the end wall of the container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the container comprises a steel inside body wall, an intermediate layer of insulation and an exterior metal skin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said baffle has solid side walls and bottom wall where it is adjacent to said evaporator section so that there is longitudinal air flow through said evaporator section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said refrigeration unit is removable from said container.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2809812A
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US3650120A
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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) | 1983-09-02 | 1984-03-03 | 1984-09-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-02 | 1988-03-03 | 1988-09-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-02 | 1992-03-03 | 1992-09-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |