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US4358142A
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Can crushing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-02-19
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Granted: 1982-11-09
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Expires: 2001-02-19
Abstract
Abstract A hand held device for manually crushing disposable beverage cans includes a crushing member having an approximate length at least equal to the diameter of the can and a width less than the length of the can. A connecting member joins the crushing member to a handle. The shape and size of the crushing member result in deformation of substantially the entire sidewall of the can upon forceful engagement of the crushing member with the sidewall without the can clinging or adhering to the crushing member.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur A. Montalvo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:06
CPC Classifications
B; B30; B30B; B30B9/00; B30B9/32; B30B9/321; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S100/00; Y10S100/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A hand held device for manually crushing disposable beverage cans comprising: a generally cylindrical handle member, a generally cylindrical crushing member for engagement with the sidewall of the can, said crushing member having an approximate longitudinal axis at least equal to the diameter of the can and a diameter less than the longitudinal axis of the can whereby upon impact with the can substantially the entire sidewall of the can is deformed and whereby the crushing member may be withdrawn from said deformed can with said deformed can remaining in its resting place, and an elongated connecting member joining the approximate center of the longitudinal axis of said handle to the approximate center of the longitudinal axis of said crushing member, the longitudinal axes of said handle and said crushing member being in the same plane and substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said connecting member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A hand held device for manually crushing disposable beverage cans comprising: a generally cylindrical handle member, a generally cylindrical crushing member for engagement with the sidewall of the can, said crushing member having an approximate longitudinal axis at least equal to the diameter of the can and a diameter less than the longitudinal axis of the can whereby upon impact with the can substantially the entire sidewall of the can is deformed and whereby the crushing member may be withdrawn from said deformed can with said deformed can remaining in its resting place, and an elongated connecting member joining the approximate center of the longitudinal axis of said handle to the approximate center of the longitudinal axis of said crushing member, the longitudinal axes of said handle and said crushing member being in the same plane and substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said connecting member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3105715A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-11-08 | 1986-05-10 | 1986-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-11-08 | 1990-05-10 | 1990-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-11-08 | 1994-05-10 | 1994-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |