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Power saving shredder

US7971812B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 16, 2009
Grant dateJul 5, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB02C2018/164
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention discloses a shredder which does not waste energy in standby mode. Power is applied to the components of the shredder only when material to be shredded is inserted into the shredder throat or when the unit is switched into reverse to clear a jam in the shredder.

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