Deposit and collection receptacles – Closures and chutes
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-09
2008-09-09
Miller, William L. (Department: 3677)
Deposit and collection receptacles
Closures and chutes
C232S043200, C209S655000, C193S03100R
Reexamination Certificate
active
07422144
ABSTRACT:
A system to separate and store trash in a multi-floor building includes a waste chute with at least one intake door located on a floor of the building. A login device identifies a user and a selection device selects the type of trash to be discarded. A first receptacle and at least one additional receptacle are provided. A diverter assembly diverts trash placed into the chute to the first receptacle or one of the additional receptacles. A controller includes a selector for selecting the particular category of trash is connected to the diverter assembly. A scale is connected to each additional receptacle for measuring the weight in each additional receptacle. The system stores the weight of the recyclable material deposited in connection with the particular user. A computer system processes and stores data. A method of using the system is also provided.
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Caesar Rivise Bernstein Cohen & Pokotilow Ltd.
Miller William L.
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