Patents Assigned to Elgin Sweeper
  • Publication number: 20050142012
    Abstract: A closed loop rodder pump is disclosed which can include a tube assembly and a reciprocating cylinder assembly disposed therein. The cylinder assembly can include a piston portion and a plunger. The piston portion can sealingly engage the tube assembly. In some embodiments, the cylinder assembly can include a second plunger to provide the pump with a dual-acting feature. The rodder pump can be used in a water jetter cleaning system of a vehicle for cleaning catch basins and/or sewers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Applicant: Elgin Sweeper
    Inventors: John Padgett, Daniel Strauser
  • Publication number: 20050038572
    Abstract: A system and method for collecting refuse is disclosed which can include a database including a customer profile having a database record. A collection vehicle can be provided that includes a storage area for receiving refuse and a weighing system for determining the weight of the refuse collected. A database record of the refuse weight can be transmitted to the database. The collection vehicle can include a transmission system for transmitting the data of the database to a remote communication system. The communication system can automatically bill the customer for the collection services provided and transfer funds from the customer's account to the collector's account. The communication system can generate a communication to the customer which includes the data from the customer's customer profile and billing information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Applicant: Elgin Sweeper
    Inventor: William Krupowicz