Newsprint trash compactor
US5201864A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 1992 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B27/083
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The improved newsprint trash compactor uses an open-topped container, at least two opposite inner sides of which are lined with bristle brushes or rough surfaced elastomeric blocks, to releasably hold newsprint in place while it is being hand shoved against a spring loaded floating platform in the bottom of the container. The holders have opposed vertical grooves which run the height of the holders and which receive a strip of baling tape which is also trained over the platform. The tape is used to bundle the compacted newsprint and lift it out of the container. The compactor is simple, durable, inexpensive and easy to use. It can serve as a household trash container as well as trash compactor.
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