Patent ID: 7204441
Filing Date: 2007-04-17
Classification: B02C

Abstract:
1. A shredder apparatus, comprising: a bin for receiving shredded materials; a shredder housing having a shredder mechanism mounted therein, the shredder housing being provided on the bin and comprising an input opening on an upper side for receiving materials to be shredded and an output opening on a lower side for depositing shredded material into the bin; and a movable member movably connected to the shredder housing and extending into the bin, the movable member being positioned such that an accumulation of shredded material in the bin engages the movable member and moves it in an indicating direction, wherein the movable member has a mechanical visual indicator associated therewith, and wherein movement of the movable member in the indicating direction by the accumulation of shredded material moves the visual indicator in view of a user exterior of the shredder apparatus to visually indicate the accumulation to the user.