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Methods and systems for operation of a vacuum transport system

US11565892B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 2021
Grant dateJan 31, 2023
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G53/66
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods and system for waste collection and transport systems are provided. Systems of the present disclosure comprise at least one of a loading station and a chute providing a point of ingress for materials into a larger system. A plurality of vertical risers or branches are provided. The system and related methods generate a priority order of emptying loading stations based at least in part on loading stations that are provided on the same riser.

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