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Food waste disposer with grating ring

US12017230B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

INSINKERATOR LLC

Inventors

Matthew R. Sandoval · Waukesha, US
Clyde C. Verhoff · Fort Loramie, US
Charles A. Farago · Kenosha, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 24, 2022
Grant date	Jun 25, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 24, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE03C1/266
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Grinding mechanisms for food waste disposers, and food waste disposers having grinding mechanisms are disclosed herein. The grinding mechanisms include a stationary grinding ring that includes a plurality of grater teeth, and a rotating shredder plate that includes at least one lug. The at least one lug may have at least a portion that is movable with respect to the top surface of the rotating shredder plate, or may be fin shaped.

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