Patent ID: 7490545
Filing Date: 2009-02-17
Classification: B02C,B30B,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for compacting crushable items comprising a main body portion for receiving said crushable items said main body portion further comprising a first planar surface having a top portion and a bottom portion situated above said base in said interior portion of said main body portion; a first multiplicity of ridges extending upward from said top portion of said first planar surface; a lid connected to said rear portion of said main body portion through one or more hinges, said lid having a top portion and a bottom portion; one or more latches extending downward from said bottom portion of said lid; a handle that is releasably attached to said bottom portion of said lid through said latches; a second planar surface having a top portion and a bottom portion situated substantially parallel to said lid and attached to said handle; a second multiplicity of ridges extending downward from said second planar surface, said second multiplicity of ridges fitting like a zipper when pressed against said first multiplicity of ridges; a locking mechanism connected to said handle positioned on said rear portion of said main body portion; and a removable basket for placement inside of said main body portion for the easy disposable of crushed cans, said removable basket comprising: