Patent ID: 6667689
Filing Date: 2003-12-23
Classification: B07C,B65F,Y10S

Abstract:
A silverware detector for detecting magnetized silverware in refuse material consisting of both metallic and non-metallic objects being conveyed along a predetermined path to a refuse container, comprising:(a) a funnel assembly means for channeling refuse into a refuse container; (b) a magnetic field sensor means for providing a response to magnetized silverware passing through said funnel assembly means in all possible orientations and with all velocities associated with free-falling refuse material; (c) electronic circuit monitor means connected to said magnetic field sensor means and responsive to said magnetic field sensor means in providing an alarm output when said magnetic field sensor means' response exceeds a predetermined level; (d) alarm means that is activated by said alarm output from said electronic circuit monitor means that provides a warning when said magnetized silverware is detected.