Bottle compactor
US8342084B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB30B1/04
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compactor device is provided including a cylindrical housing having an elongate channel for receiving a bottle to be compacted therein and elongate guide slots, an end cap attached to a first end of the housing for seating the bottle and protecting the neck end of the bottle, a piston slidably disposed within the channel and having a forward ram for stuffing the bottle, and a lever for actuating linear movement of the piston within the channel, whether manually or automated.
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