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Beverage can crusher
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-04-18
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Granted: 1981-09-22
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Expires: 2000-04-18
Abstract
Abstract A crusher assembly which includes a base having a first and second shelf portion extending therefrom, at least one guide rod interconnecting the upper and lower shelf portion, a presser member slidably mounted on the at least one guide rod for movement between a first open position for receiving an object to be crushed and a second compression position, a pin member connected to the presser member, a handle member, a pivot member pivotably connecting the handle member to the first shelf portion, a link member pivotably connecting the handle member and the pin member, the link member being interconnected to the handle member in the open position above the pivot member wherein the pivot member, the at least one guide rod, the handle member and the pin member are disposed in substantially the same plane in the open position for maximizing the crushing force applied to the object to be crushed positioned between the presser member and the at least one of the first and second shelf portions.
Inventors
- 👤 Benjamin A. Stevens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 20:09
CPC Classifications
B; B30; B30B; B30B9/00; B30B9/32; B30B9/321; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S100/00; Y10S100/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A can crusher assembly comprising: a base including a first and second shelf portion extending from said base; at least one guide rod interconnecting said upper and lower shelf portions; a presser member slidably mounted on said at least one guide rod for movement between a first open position for receiving an object to be crushed and a second compression position; a pin member connected to said presser member; a handle member; a pivot member pivotably connecting said handle member to said first shelf portion; and a link member pivotably interconnecting said handle member and said pin member, said link member being interconnected to said handle member in said open position above said pivot member wherein said pivot member, said at least one guide rod, said handle member and said pin member are disposed in substantially the same plane in said open position for maximizing the crushing force applied to said object to be crushed positioned between said presser member and said at least one of said first and second shelf portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A can crusher assembly comprising: a base including a first and second shelf portion extending from said base; at least one guide rod interconnecting said upper and lower shelf portions; a presser member slidably mounted on said at least one guide rod for movement between a first open position for receiving an object to be crushed and a second compression position; a pin member connected to said presser member; a handle member; a pivot member pivotably connecting said handle member to said first shelf portion; and a link member pivotably interconnecting said handle member and said pin member, said link member being interconnected to said handle member in said open position above said pivot member wherein said pivot member, said at least one guide rod, said handle member and said pin member are disposed in substantially the same plane in said open position for maximizing the crushing force applied to said object to be crushed positioned between said presser member and said at least one of said first and second shelf portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The crusher assembly as set forth in claim 1, said at least one guide rod comprising first and second parallel guide rods.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The crusher assembly as set forth in claim 1 or 2, further comprising means for biasing said presser member into said open position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The crusher assembly as set forth in claims 1 or 2, further comprising means for ejecting said object mounted on said at least one of said first and second shelf portions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The crusher assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein said handle member is pivotable through an angle of approximately 120° with respect to said base.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
65 words
The crusher assembly as set forth in claims 1 or 5, said at least one of said first and second shelf portions comprising means for symmetrically positioning said object to be crushed substantially in said plane within which said pivot member, said at least one of said first and second shelf portions, said handle member and said pin member are disposed in said open position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The crusher assembly as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a flap member interconnecting said handle member and said presser member for limiting splashing of fluid contained within said object to be crushed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The crusher assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein said at least one of said first and second shelf portions comprises a lower shelf portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
56 words
The crusher assembly as set forth in claim 2, wherein said presser member is symmetrically positioned between said first and second guide rods and within said plane within which said pivot member, said at least one of said first and second shelf portions, said handle member and said pin member are disposed in said open position.
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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) | 1984-09-21 | 1985-03-23 | 1985-09-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-21 | 1989-03-23 | 1989-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-21 | 1993-03-23 | 1993-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |