Sink disposal and metal sensor
US8584976B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE03C1/2665
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus includes: a disposal unit; a control unit configured to stop operation of the disposal unit; and a metal detector coil and associated circuitry, the metal detector coil located such that waste passing into the disposal unit for shredding passes through the metal detector coil. The control unit is triggered to stop operation of the disposal unit upon the detection of metal passing through the metal detector coil.
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