Composting apparatus and method

Details Composting apparatus and method Composting apparatus and method

2008-05-13

2008-05-13

Corcoran, Gladys J P (Department: 1797)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Apparatus

Bioreactor

C435S298200, C435S286600, C435S289100, C435S290100, C435S290200, C435S298100, C071S009000, C071S011000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07371566

ABSTRACT:
A composting apparatus including an electric motor driven drum. The drum is provided with spaced fins on the inner surface and a supporting shaft that can include air holes to provide air within the confines of the drum. In this instance, tubes with holes are secured inside the drum and communicate with a source of air so that air passes into the tubes, and thus into the pile of composting material. The drum is provided with a sliding door that closes an opening in the drum. The door is secured at its ends for movement within a grooved mount attached onto a surface of the drum. The door is moved along a surface of the drum to open the door. The door can be held in position with a small opening or to a full open position, thus opening the entire opening in the surface of the drum.

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English translation of Laubscher (CH 684269), Aug. 15, 1994.

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