Patent ID: 9259764
Filing Date: 2016-02-16
CPC Classification: B03B,B07B,B65B

Claim Text:
1. A method of processing bagged refuse comprising: pneumatically conveying filled refuse bags along a conduit using an airflow; opening the bags during pneumatic conveyance along the conduit; wherein the bag opening step is performed by at least one projecting member arranged to project into a path of travel of the bagged refuse during pneumatic conveyance; wherein the at least one projecting member is arranged to retract when a pressure differential across it is above a certain level or when a force exerted on the at least one projecting member by the refuse is above a certain level; and wherein the at least one projecting member is provided with a scraper to scrape debris off the at least one projecting member when the at least one projecting member is retracted.