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Recycling apparatus

US4248334A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 13, 1978
Grant dateFeb 3, 1981
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Expiry dateMar 13, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S100/902
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A recycling apparatus and method for accepting the return of selected types of used containers and for dispensing compensation for the deposit in the apparatus of an approved type of container. A returned container is placed into a depository in the apparatus wherein a scanner reads code markings on the container. If the code indicates the container is of an acceptable type, the container is deposited in a storage receptacle within which the containers are periodically compacted. The customer has the option of selecting compensation from the apparatus of either a given amount of money or a chit worth more than the given amount which may be credited towards the purchase of select products.

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