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WO2004103861A1
WO2004103861A1 PCT/NZ2004/000094 NZ2004000094W WO2004103861A1 WO 2004103861 A1 WO2004103861 A1 WO 2004103861A1 NZ 2004000094 W NZ2004000094 W NZ 2004000094W WO 2004103861 A1 WO2004103861 A1 WO 2004103861A1
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Brian Tulima Mafi
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F1/00—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor
    • B65F1/14—Other constructional features; Accessories
    • B65F1/1405—Compressing means incorporated in, or specially adapted for, refuse receptacles

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  • This invention relates to compactors and in particular, though not solely to a compaction device for compacting materials which are stored within a waste container such as a rubbish bin, for example a "wheelie bin”.
  • Foul or unusual odour generation may be a result of degradation of refuse.
  • These foul odours may be particularly concentrated and/or particularly unpleasant if untreated or if allowed to fester in elevated ambient temperature conditions. Storage of waste or such refuse at cooler temperatures (i.e. cooler ambient temperature conditions) may slow the degradation of refuse and generation of odours, however odours will still exist. It is therefore desirable to provide, particularly to light commercial and household users, an odour reduction device that may help alleviate foul odours associated with the storage of refuse.
  • the invention consists in a compacting device comprising:
  • a body having a lower contacting surface, and an upper non-contacting surface upon which a handle means is positioned
  • one or more projections extend from the lower contacting surface.
  • said projections are resiliently flexible.
  • said one or more projections are arranged and positioned about the lower contacting surface in a grid pattern or in a circular pattern, and/or in a circumferential pattern.
  • a ventilation channel extends between the lower contacting surface and the upper non-contacting surface of said body.
  • said lower contacting surface substantially transfers compression and/or rotational forces exerted upon said handle means.
  • said handle means comprises a single centrally located handle or grip.
  • said handle means comprises two or more handles or grips located about the upper non-contacting surface.
  • said handle or grip is detachably mountable to said upper surface.
  • said handle or grip includes an upper surface engaging member or members, such as a set of fingers or tabs extending from the handle(s) or grip(s) which are receivable in receiving slots or apertures in the upper surface.
  • the body further includes a container attached upon the upper non- contacting surface or within said ventilation channel, adapted to include or retain deodorising and/or insecticidal means.
  • the container is a rigid container and/or bag.
  • said body is sized to fit within a rubbish bin or bag.
  • said body is substantially circular.
  • said body is flat or disc-shaped.
  • said lower contacting surface includes a central contacting portion and an outer, recessed portion forming part of said ventilation channel.
  • said projections are provided on the central portion and are arranged to form a passage directed towards the at least one aperture.
  • Figure 1 is a top view of one possible embodiment of a compacting device according to the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is a bottom view of the compacting device shown in Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 3 is a side view of the compacting device shown in Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of a deodorising device for use with the compacting device shown in Figures 1-3 and 5-8;
  • Figure 5 is a top perspective view of a compacting device according to a further embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 6 is a third angle projection of the compacting device of Figure 5 including plan, front elevation and side elevational views;
  • Figure 7 is a perspective view from the underside of the compacting device of
  • Figure 8 is a side elevation view of two of the compacting devices of Figure 5 stacked upon one another.
  • FIG. 1 With reference to Figures 1-3 and 5-8, there is shown two embodiments of a compacting device in accordance with the present invention generally indicated by arrow 1.
  • the compacting device 1 has a body 2 having a lower, contacting surface 3, and an upper, non-contacting surface 4 upon which a handle means 5 is positioned.
  • One or more projections 6 extend from the lower, contacting surface 2.
  • Figure 8 illustrates how the compacting devices 1 according to the second embodiment can be stacked on top of one another for storage purposes.
  • Figures 2 and 3 illustrate one embodiment of the present invention in which four substantially circular projections 6 extend from the lower contacting surface 2.
  • Figures 7 and 8 illustrate a further embodiment in which a gridation of projections 6 are provided in a T-shape.
  • the projections 6 are resiliency flexible which enable the projections to resist flexing from contact with any objects which they may come into contact with (the method of use of the compacting device is explained below).
  • the projections 6 may be of any shape and/or form as required or as dictated to provide substantially increased material on impaction or tearing ability.
  • projections 6 may be of any extension length from the lower surface 2 and/or projections may vary in length to provide substantially varied tearing and/or impaction and/or crushing of waste material.
  • the compacting device 1 may be made of any suitable material that may withstand the rigours of everyday use.
  • injection moulded plastics or high density plastics may be suitable, wood, metals or metal alloys or a combination of any, may all be suitable materials for the compacting device
  • the lower contacting surface 2 is placed in contact with waste, for example within a bin, the user then presses the compaction device via the handle, against the waste while at the same time rotating the handle, and therefore the entire device, back and forth in opposite directions of rotation for example.
  • the result of this compressive, rotative force is to rearrange waste into a more compact volume.
  • the projections 6 "grip" portions of waste and move them into void spaces in the waste.
  • the projections also enable tearing of plastic bags, for example, which may be sealed and therefore entraining air within wasted void spaces which the present invention reduces or eliminates.
  • the lower, contacting surface substantially transfers compression and/or rotational forces exerted upon said handle means 5.
  • the handle means generally comprises a single centrally located handle or grip, although of course two or more handles (or grips) 5 could be located about the upper non-contacting surface 4.
  • the handle or grip can be detachably mountable to said upper surface, for example the handle or grip can include an upper surface engaging member or members, such as a set of fingers or tabs (not shown) which extend from the handle(s) or grip(s) which are receivable in receiving slots or apertures (also not shown) in the upper surface 4.
  • the handle may be any suitable gripping means that allows the user of the compacting device to grip and/or apply either a downward force and/or rotational forces.
  • the handle may incorporate a surface with imperfections (or roughness) or a rubber-type surface to enable better gripping of the handle by a user.
  • the handle 5 is located and attached to the upper surface 4 of the body 2 which then defines a lower surface 3 which is adapted to contact waste to be compacted.
  • the gripping means or handle may be, for example, in the form of a T shape, L shape, D shape or any other form which allows a user to grip the compacting device and subsequently transfer forces via the handle and main body to the waste to be compacted beneath the lower, contacting surface.
  • the lower, contacting surface includes one or more projections 6, which are arranged and positioned about the lower contacting surface in a grid pattern or in a circular pattern, and/or in a circumferential pattern, such as is shown in Figures 2, 3 and 7.
  • these projections contact objects, for example rubbish within a rubbish bin, such as for example plastic bags or waste food items, and grip the rubbish objects and, either during compression and/or rotational forces applied to the handle the compacting device shreds the rubbish objects and helps compact the rubbish bin or container items.
  • a ventilation channel 7 extends between the lower contacting surface and upper non-contacting surface of said body.
  • the lower contacting surface can also include a central contacting portion 8 and an outer, recessed portion 9 forming part of the ventilation channel 7.
  • the ventilation channel 7 can further include at least one aperture 10 for the release of air and/or rubbish gases which try to escape upon contact and compression of the compacting device into the rubbish bin contents. Air (or gases) held within pockets of rubbish generally take up space within a rubbish bin or bag, and if this space was reduced, a greater utilisation of bin or bag can be instead filled with solid wastes. Therefore, removal of at least some air or gases is desirable.
  • the projections provided on the central portion 8 can be advantageously arranged to form a passage directed towards the at least one aperture 10.
  • the projection arrangement as shown in Figures 7 and 8 clearly illustrate how gas may be directed and ducted around the ventilation channel and recessed portion, and then allowed to disperse via the apertures.
  • the compacting device can be any suitable shape, as previously mentioned, however a substantially flat or disc-shape may also be particularly suitable.
  • the compacting device body can further include a container 11 as shown in Figure 4 attached upon the upper non-contacting surface or within said ventilation channel, adapted to include or retain deodorising and/or insecticidal means 12.
  • This deodoriser and/or insecticidal means 12 can help to minimise odours from or in the rubbish, as well as impart some insecticidal properties to the rubbish.
  • the deodorising device is provided with connection means for example, in the form of double sided adhesive tape. Once the adhesive backing sheet of the double sided tape has been removed, the deodorising device may be adhered to the surface of an appropriate object. In the embodiment shown, the deodorising device is particularly adapted to be affixed to lower surface 3.
  • the means for retaining the deodorising means 12 is in the form of a spring-loaded clip.
  • the clip is hinged about a pivot point and is configured so that the clip is urged against the underside of the deodoriser container.
  • the deodorising means may also contain insecticidal means and/or fungicidal means in the container as or if appropriate. Furthermore, once the deodorising means 12 has been exhausted or run out, it may be removed and a new deodoriser, insecticidal or fungicidal means 12 can be fitted to the deodorising device 11.
  • the deodorising means may be any deodoriser which substantially reduces and/or minimises foul odours emanating from the waste container, similarly the insecticidal means provides for the deterrents and/or minimisation or reduction of insects or pestilent being attracted to or accumulating in and or around the storage and/or waste container.
  • the present invention may be made from a moulded or injection moulded plastic.
  • nylon plastics high and/or low density polyethylene (HDPE, LDPE) or other composite materials which impart generally rigid properties.
  • HDPE high and/or low density polyethylene
  • LDPE low density polyethylene
  • metals and/or wood materials can also be used to make the compacting device.
  • the applicant has devised a method of use of the compacting device 1 by a user to compact the contents of a receptacle comprising the steps of: i) engaging a lower contacting surface 3 of the compacting device 1 with the contents of a receptacle,
  • step iii) repeating step ii.) until a desired compaction of said receptacle contents has occurred, and then
  • the compacting device 1 is specifically designed to compact waste within a wheeled waste container (or “wheelie bin").
  • the handle 5 will be gripped by a user and the lower surface 3 pushed down upon the waste contained within the wheelie bin.
  • By placing pressure on the body 2 and/or handle(s) 5 of the compacting device 1 waste contained within a wheelie bin may be compacted as appropriate.
  • the compacting device 1 can also provided with attachment means (not shown) to releasably retain the compacting device 1 within the lid of a wheelie bin, when not in use.
  • the deodorising device and compacting device are integrated together to provide dual function of waste compaction and/or a deodorising effect and/or insecticidal effect.
  • the compacting device 1 allows a user to safely and hygienically substantially compress the contents of a rubbish receptacle without likelihood of contacting broken glass, used needles, rotting food, or other waste items. For example, when a users hands are spread around the handle and confined within the bounds of the compactor device upper surface (which could be referred to as an "inner safety ring", desirably the hands cannot slip out (and accidentally contact rubbish objects) and an even downward compression can be applied.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un compacteur utilisé pour le compactage manuel de déchets, à la fois dans le domaine de la santé et dans celui de l'hygiène. Ledit dispositif de compactage (1) comprend un corps (2) présentant une surface de contact inférieure (3) et une surface sans contact supérieure (4). Une poignée (5) est positionnée sur la surface supérieure et une ou plusieurs parties saillantes (6) s'étendent à partir de la surface de contact inférieure (3). Dans un mode de réalisation, quatre parties saillantes (6), sensiblement circulaires, s'étendent à partir de la surface de contact inférieure (3). Dans un autre mode de réalisation, il est prévu un quadrillage de parties saillantes (6) en forme de T. les parties saillantes peuvent adopter n'importe quelle forme et/ou adopter la forme requise ou décidée, afin d'exercer une capacité d'impaction ou de déchiquetage aux déchets. Un utilisateur saisie la poignée (5) et positionne le compacteur sur les déchets, par exemple dans une poubelle (ou un sac) et exerce une rotation, tout en comprimant les déchets, afin de les compacter, par réduction ou élimination des espaces morts dans la masse de déchets.
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GB2143721A (en) * 1983-07-29 1985-02-20 Charles William Kehl Waste material compactor apparatus
US4991500A (en) * 1989-06-08 1991-02-12 Knapp James S Refuse compactor device
WO1998019855A1 (fr) * 1996-11-07 1998-05-14 Witter Lowell F Compacteur manuel pour dechets
GB2349799A (en) * 1999-05-12 2000-11-15 Eli Zagury Compression of refuse in a bin
WO2004011349A1 (fr) * 2002-07-25 2004-02-05 Helge Myklebust Dispositif permettant de comprimer le contenu d'un conteneur de dechets

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US4331074A (en) * 1980-11-03 1982-05-25 Behman Rafik R N Cover and compacting assembly for trash cans
GB2143721A (en) * 1983-07-29 1985-02-20 Charles William Kehl Waste material compactor apparatus
US4991500A (en) * 1989-06-08 1991-02-12 Knapp James S Refuse compactor device
WO1998019855A1 (fr) * 1996-11-07 1998-05-14 Witter Lowell F Compacteur manuel pour dechets
GB2349799A (en) * 1999-05-12 2000-11-15 Eli Zagury Compression of refuse in a bin
WO2004011349A1 (fr) * 2002-07-25 2004-02-05 Helge Myklebust Dispositif permettant de comprimer le contenu d'un conteneur de dechets

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US20120275954A1 (en) * 2011-04-27 2012-11-01 Sterilucent, Inc. Sterilization System And Method With Compression and Expansion
US8840836B2 (en) * 2011-04-27 2014-09-23 Sterilucent, Inc. Sterilization method with compression and expansion

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