Patent ID: 7395755
Filing Date: 2008-07-08
Classification: B29B,B30B,Y02W,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for crushing or otherwise evacuating a container, comprising: a framed enclosure, further comprising: a vacuum pump mounted within said framed enclosure; a solenoid vent valve and vacuum plumbing connected to an inlet of said vacuum pump; a vacuum chamber within said framed enclosure connected to said vacuum plumbing; a container adapter for removably connecting said vacuum chamber to said container; and an electrical system supplying power thereto said vacuum pump and vent valve to commence an evacuation process; wherein said framed enclosure provides a housing for various containers and evacuation equipment in an aesthetic and sound-reducing manner; wherein said first and second louvers provide a cooling and ventilation means to remove heat generated when said vacuum pump is active.