Self-standing aluminum can crushing device

Details Self-standing aluminum can crushing device Self-standing aluminum can crushing device

2008-04-22

2008-04-22

Nguyen, Jimmy T. (Department: 3725)

Presses

Reciprocating press construction

Box and piston type

C100S265000, C100S266000, C100S902000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07360484

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a self-standing unit designed to compact aluminum cans. A stand is connected to a vertical housing, which is hollowed out and contains a can slot, a slot for a handle, and a plurality of slots for a plurality of springs to operate. Connected to the vertical member are the springs, which also connect to a crushing device. The crushing device fits inside the hollow section of the vertical member and has the handle located near the top of it. The invention is spring loaded so that the can slot normally stays open for placing a can inside to be crushed.

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Harriet Carter, Can Crusher, http://www.harrietcarter.com/Detail.cfm?prod=8484&UDC=Y, Apr. 12, 2006.

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