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Combination can crushing and exercising means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-04-24
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Granted: 1986-08-19
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Expires: 2005-04-24
Abstract
Abstract This invention is a combination can crusher and exercise device. A spring loaded jaw means acts as an exerciser for the user thereof while at the same time being adaptable for use as a can crusher. The present invention has the additional feature of being self-adjustable for either short or tall cans, particularly cans of the beer and soft drink type.
Inventors
- 👤 James A. Hyman, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 13:36
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: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A combination can crushing and exercising means comprising: a base means; means for supporting a can on said base; a jaw means pivotally mounted to said base remote from said can supporting means and having swinging movement toward and away from said base means; means for urging said jaw means away from said base means; means associated with said can supporting means for tilting a can in the direction of said jaw means at a predetermined angle depending on the height of the can; and means associated with said jaw means for engaging and crushing the can as said jaw means is moved in the direction of the base means whereby a combination can crusher, physical exerciser and frustration reliever is provided.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A combination can crushing and exercising means comprising: a base means; means for supporting a can on said base; a jaw means pivotally mounted to said base remote from said can supporting means and having swinging movement toward and away from said base means; means for urging said jaw means away from said base means; means associated with said can supporting means for tilting a can in the direction of said jaw means at a predetermined angle depending on the height of the can; and means associated with said jaw means for engaging and crushing the can as said jaw means is moved in the direction of the base means whereby a combination can crusher, physical exerciser and frustration reliever is provided.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination can crusher and exerciser of claim 1 wherein said can supporting means includes a lip to prevent shifting of the can while the same is being crushed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination can crusher and exerciser of claim 1 wherein said means for urging said jaw means away from said base is a spring means operatively disposed between said base means and said jaw means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination can crusher and exerciser of claim 3 wherein said spring means is a sear type spring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination can crusher and exerciser of claim 1 wherein the means for engaging and crushing the can includes a surface for affixing an advertising logo thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination can crusher and exerciser of claim 1 wherein the means for engaging and crushing the can includes a V-shaped peen for engaging and deforming a reinforced edge of the can.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination can crusher and exerciser of claim 1 wherein said jaw means includes a toe engaging foot member mounted thereon.
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