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Aluminum can compactor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-07-27
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Granted: 1983-07-19
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Expires: 2001-07-27
Abstract
Abstract This compactor device is for crushing cans, so as to enable them to be stored in a smaller space than when they are in their normal dimensions, and it consists primarily of a base plate with a pair of legs attached. The legs include a cup portion, in which one end of an aluminum can is placed, and a handle is secured by a hinge to the base plate, and is used to compact the can by manual pressure of the user's hands.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert Accettura
- 👤 Wanda J. Accettura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:38
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: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
An aluminum can compactor device, comprising, in combination, a base member and a handle pivotally connected thereto by a hinge at one end of said base member and one end of said handle, said base member including a pair of parallel, elongated legs, a web between a longitudinally intermediate portion of said legs, a raised stage portion upon said web and an upward spike upon said raised stage portion; and a circular portion along a longitudinally intermediate portion of said handle being aligned with said stage of said web when said handle is pivoted in a closed position against said base member, and an upwardly recess on an underside of said handle circular portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
An aluminum can compactor device, comprising, in combination, a base member and a handle pivotally connected thereto by a hinge at one end of said base member and one end of said handle, said base member including a pair of parallel, elongated legs, a web between a longitudinally intermediate portion of said legs, a raised stage portion upon said web and an upward spike upon said raised stage portion; and a circular portion along a longitudinally intermediate portion of said handle being aligned with said stage of said web when said handle is pivoted in a closed position against said base member, and an upwardly recess on an underside of said handle circular portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1, wherein said recess extends conically upwardly from an edge of said handle circular portion, and an apex of said recess aligns with said spike when said handle and said base member are pivoted in said closed 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) | 1986-07-18 | 1987-01-17 | 1987-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-07-18 | 1991-01-17 | 1991-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-07-18 | 1995-01-17 | 1995-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |