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Method and apparatus for separating paper fiber and plastics from mixed waste materials and products obtained thereby

US5390860A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 1993
Grant dateFeb 21, 1995
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S241/38
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for separating paper fiber from mixed waste materials which contain one or more sources of paper fiber in order to obtain substantially pure paper fiber which can be recycled to high grade end uses is disclosed. In addition, the process and apparatus separates plastic with or without metal in order to obtain substantially pure plastic which can be recycled to high grade end uses.

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