IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
UP-0119627
(2005-05-02)
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등록번호 |
US-7562836
(2009-07-29)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
6 인용 특허 :
19 |
초록
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An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for condensing, separating and storing recyclable materials. The apparatus, in one embodiment, selects a type of recyclable material, alters the recyclable material to a condensed form and stores the recyclable material in a designated receptacle. The a
An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for condensing, separating and storing recyclable materials. The apparatus, in one embodiment, selects a type of recyclable material, alters the recyclable material to a condensed form and stores the recyclable material in a designated receptacle. The apparatus may include an enclosure with one or more openings to receive an item made from a recyclable material, a selection module, a plurality of form altering modules, a plurality of receptacles, and a director module to automatically direct a recyclable material, responsive to a selection made with the selection module, to one of a plurality of receptacles according to the type of material selected. A system, in one embodiment, includes a recycling appliance and one or more modular form altering devices. The modular form altering devices may be interchangeable.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. An appliance for condensing, separating and storing recyclable materials, the apparatus comprising: an enclosure configured to store recyclable materials; at least one opening in the enclosure, the at least one opening configured to receive an item made from a recyclable mate
What is claimed is: 1. An appliance for condensing, separating and storing recyclable materials, the apparatus comprising: an enclosure configured to store recyclable materials; at least one opening in the enclosure, the at least one opening configured to receive an item made from a recyclable material; a selection module configured to select a type of recyclable material; a plurality of form altering modules each configured to alter in a different manner the form of an item made from a recyclable material in response to a selection made with the selection module to prepare the recyclable material for storage; a plurality of receptacles connected with the at least one opening and configured to receive a selected type of recyclable material for storage; and a director module configured to be responsive to a selection made with the selection module to automatically direct a recyclable material to one of the plurality of receptacles according to the type of material selected with the selection module. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a control module configured to receive input and to direct activity related to internal processes of the appliance. 3. The apparatus of claim 2, further comprising an interface mechanism configured to enable an operator to communicate with the control module. 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the plurality of form altering modules comprises at least one heating module configured to melt the recyclable material into a condensed form. 5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the plurality of form altering modules comprises a mechanism selected from the group consisting of a shredder, burner, crusher, compactor, rotating hammer, weight, cutter, laser, roller, mechanism to produce a sonic blast, and hydraulic powered plate compression mechanism. 6. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a communication module configured to connect to a network to enable remote communication to diagnose a malfunction. 7. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a display connected to the enclosure, the display configured to display communication information to a user. 8. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising at least one cleaning module disposed within the enclosure, the at least one cleaning module configured to remove debris from a recyclable material. 9. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising at least one cleaning module disposed within the enclosure, the at least one cleaning module configured to remove debris from internal components disposed within the enclosure. 10. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the at least one cleaning module is further configured to blow air. 11. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a safety module configured to guard internal components disposed within the enclosure from operator interference. 12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the safety module utilizes a security code to limit access to authorized users. 13. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a turntable disposed within the enclosure, the turntable configured to retain and position the plurality of receptacles. 14. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a turntable disposed within the enclosure, the turntable comprising at least one chute and a shredder assembly. 15. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the selection module automatically selects a recyclable material to be directed by the director module to one of the plurality of receptacles. 16. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the selection module further comprises at least one sensor configured to identify a recyclable material. 17. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the at least one sensor comprises an ultra sonic sensor. 18. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising at least one sensor configured to monitor the condition of the recyclable material and surrounding environment. 19. A system for condensing, separating and storing recyclable materials, the system comprising: an appliance configured to store recyclable materials, the appliance comprising, at least one first opening in an enclosure, the at least one first opening configured to receive an item made from a recyclable material; a selection module configured to select a type of recyclable material; a director module configured to be responsive to a selection made with the selection module to automatically direct a recyclable material to one of the plurality of receptacles according to the type of material selected with the selection module; and a second opening formed in the enclosure, the second opening configured to receive a modular form altering device; and a modular form altering device for altering the form of an item made from a recyclable material in response to a selection made with a selection module to prepare the recyclable material for storage, wherein the modular form altering device is easily removed and coupled to the appliance. 20. The system of claim 19, wherein the modular form altering device comprises at least one heating module configured to melt the recyclable material into a condensed form. 21. The system of claim 19, wherein the modular form altering device comprises a mechanism selected from the group consisting of a shredder, burner, crusher, compactor, rotating hammer, weight, cutter, laser, roller, mechanism to produce a sonic blast, and hydraulic powered plate compression mechanism. 22. The system of claim 19, further comprising a plurality of receptacles configured to be connected with the at least one first opening and configured to receive a selected type of recyclable material for storage. 23. The system of claim 19, further comprising a control module configured to control internal processes of the appliance. 24. The system of claim 23, further comprising an interface mechanism configured to enable an operator to communicate with the control module. 25. The system of claim 19, further comprising a safety module configured to guard internal components disposed within the enclosure from operator interference. 26. The system of claim 19, further comprising at least one sensor configured to monitor the condition of the recyclable material and surrounding environment. 27. A method for condensing, separating and storing recyclable materials, the method comprising: providing an appliance configured to store recyclable materials, the appliance comprising, at least one opening in an enclosure, the at least one opening configured to receive an item made from a recyclable material; a selection module configured to select a type of recyclable material; a plurality of form altering modules configured to alter the form of an item made from a recyclable material in response to a selection made with the selection module to prepare the recyclable material for storage; a plurality of receptacles connected with the at least one opening and configured to receive a selected type of recyclable material for storage; and a director module configured to be responsive to a selection made with the selection module to automatically direct a recyclable material to one of the plurality of receptacles according to the type of material selected with the selection module; inserting a recyclable material into an opening in the enclosure and selecting a type of recyclable material; altering the form of the recyclable material for compact storage; and directing the recyclable material to a receptacle according to the type of material selected with the selection module. 28. The method of claim 27, further comprising melting the recyclable material into a condensed form. 29. The method of claim 27, further comprising cleaning the recyclable material in preparation for storage. 30. The method of claim 27, further comprising monitoring the condition of the recyclable material and surrounding environment. 31. The method of claim 27, further comprising interchanging a modular from altering device.
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