Recycling device
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United States of America Patent
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Nov 16, 2004
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Apr 29, 2002
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Jul 19, 1999
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Abstract
A return device for containers, such as bottles, cups, cans, or the like, comprises an insertion opening for receiving the container and at least one distributing means for transporting the container from the insertion opening to a selectable processing means of the return device. For a faster and easier sorting of the containers in a compact way, the distributing means comprises at least one intermediate bottom and a receiving means which is movable relative to the bottom, transports the container away from the insertion opening and is provided with a bottom opening, the intermediate bottom being movably supported in the return device and comprising at least one sorting opening which can be positioned below the bottom opening for passing the container therethrough to the selected processing means.
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| Country | kind | publication No. | Filing Date |
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| DE | U1 | DE29912568 | Jul 19, 1999 |
| EP | B1 | EP1196898 | Jul 19, 2000 |
| WO | A1 | WO2001006465 | Jul 19, 2000 |
International Classification(s)
- 2002 Application Filing Year
- G07F Class
- 232 Applications Filed
- 82 Patents Issued To-Date
- 35.35 % Issued To-Date
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Patent Citation Ranking
- 12 Citation Count
- G07F Class
- 44.19 % this patent is cited more than
- 21 Age