1982-07-26
1984-07-17
Wilhite, Billy J.
Presses
Methods
100233, 100295, 100902, B30B 932
Patent
active
044599056
ABSTRACT:
A can crusher for axially crushing an empty can of the type having a recessed top and bottom and a pour hole in the top, the pour hole appearing when the tab is removed to empty the can. The present invention comprises first and second members having a hinge at one end for connecting the members in a hinged fashion. One of the members comprises a protrusion arranged for engaging the can bottom, preferably by protruding into the recessed bottom of the can. The other member comprises a pour hole protrusion for engaging the top of the can by protruding into the pour hole. The two protrusions are positioned on the respective members so that the can may be retained between the two members as the can is axially crushed by moving the unhinged ends of the members toward one another.
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Haller James R.
Tie Down Engineering, Inc.
Wilhite Billy J.
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