Reverse vending machine system
US10988309B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F7/0609
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A reverse vending machine to be utilized as a recycled material collection device. The reverse vending machine is comprised of a housing having an aperture disposed therethrough, the aperture configured to receive a plurality of recyclable materials from a user. A ducting system is in fluid communication with the aperture and a vacuum system to draw the plurality of recyclable materials to an auger system configured to compact the recyclable materials and dispose the recyclable materials into a reservoir.
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