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US 5,172,630 AGranted
Trash separation and storage system
OwnerRichard M. Thompsoninventor
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Abstract
The present invention is related to a trash storage system suitable for multiple compartments for selectively compacting and storing the trash generated in a home for subsequent recycling. This trash storage system preferably has a programmable micro controller that allows the selective loading of compartments and compaction of compartments. The trash storage system of the present invention can be mounted under the counter in a kitchen and when so mounted has a front opening that allows the input and removal of trash.
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A trash storage system comprising:
- a turntable;
- a container having a rim, said container having multiple trash compartments, each of said trash compartments being bound by compartment sidewalls providing trash compartments having uniform cross section;
- said container being mounted on said turntable;
- a retaining plate mounted above said container and in close proximity to said container rim, said retaining plate having at least a first opening therein, said first opening having a first opening cross section substantially the same as said uniform cross section of said trash compartments;
- a first platen having a cross section substantially the same as said uniform cross section of said trash compartments;
- means for engaging and disengaging said first platen with said compartments;
- means for accessing said compartments through said retainer plate;
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- means for positioning said turntable such that said first platen can selectively engage said compartments.
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