Classifying – separating – and assorting solids – Plural – diverse separating operations
Patent
1998-10-26
1999-10-19
Terrell, William E.
Classifying, separating, and assorting solids
Plural, diverse separating operations
209930, 209 38, 209636, 198580, B03B 700, B03C 130
Patent
active
059673303
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an improved method of removing and transporting empty, recyclable, aluminum and plastic beverage containers returned to redemption centers without requiring the redemption centers to sort the containers by distributor and then separate the containers into like materials for removal. The present invention also illuminates the burden imposed on the distributors from having to pick up the containers from the redemption centers, then shred or bale the materials, and then sell the materials to recyclers. The invention comprises the steps of collecting and depositing the aluminum and plastic containers into a single holding bin at the redemption center's facilities. Using a blower such as a centrifugal fan and chute to blow the contents of the holding bin into a transporter such as a semi-trailer or compactor. Transporting the transporter to a separating facility which automatically separates the aluminum and plastic containers into like materials. Then delivering to a recycling facility the separated beverage containers, thereby eliminating the need for the distributors to pick up their beverage containers from the redemption centers for delivery to recyclers.
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Copy--5 pages of Tectron Metal Detection brochure.
Dillon, Sr. Joe
Midamerica Recycling Company
Terrell William E.
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