Patent ID: 6959643
Filing Date: 2005-11-01
Classification: B30B

Abstract:
1. A trash compactor comprising: a base member including a bottom section provided with a substantially planar top surface extending along a horizontal plane and for receiving a trash receptacle thereon, said base member further having a lip portion extending upwardly from the bottom section and being spaced inwardly from a perimeter thereof so that a trash receptacle can be supported at a substantially stable position during operating conditions; an elongated stationary support member having integral lower and upper portions, said lower portion being secured to said base member and extending upwardly therefrom, said upper portion extending substantially orthogonally and outwardly from said lower portion and being aligned above said base member; means for selectively compressing trash contained within a receptacle wherein said compressing means is connected to said upper portion of said support member and is operable along a substantially vertical plane between extended and retracted positions, said compressing means comprising a plate member formed from durable material and for assisting an operator to compress trash to a desired shape, said compressing means comprising hydraulic means connected to said support member and for selectively operating said compressing means, said hydraulic means comprising