Patent ID: 8201496

Claim:
A compressor for the compression of loose material, comprising: at least one compression tube; wherein at least one compression tube includes a first segment, a second segment intersecting with said first segment, a tapered portion extending from said second segment, and a third segment extending from said tapered portion; a first compacting device connected to said first segment, wherein said first compacting device extends in a vertical manner through said first segment; a second compacting device connected to said second segment, wherein said second compacting device extends in a horizontal manner through said second segment; wherein said first compacting device and said second compacting device are comprised of hydraulic cylinders; wherein said first compacting device and said second compacting device compact a compressible material within said first and second segment during a compacting stage of a compression cycle; a freezing assembly connected to a vertical portion of said third segment; wherein said freezing assembly includes a tank to supply a coolant to within said third segment; wherein said freezing assembly freezes said compressible material within said third segment during a freezing stage of said compression cycle; and a cutting mechanism including an actuator and a reciprocating blade located adjacent an outlet of said third segment; wherein said cutting mechanism cuts a compressed said compressible material.