Patents Examined by Harvey C. Horsby
  • Patent number: 5195432
    Abstract: The invention concerns a compactor for wastes, in particular for compressible trash, and includes a compaction plunger with a compaction blade in the lower part of a trash receiving chamber of a compactor housing. The plunger is horizontally displaceable and conveys the trash into a container adjoining the receiving chamber where the trash is compacted. The invention provides a scoop pivotally supported by the compaction plunger and comprising an acute-angle leading edge for slipping underneath the trash which is continuously accumulating in the receiving chamber. During the return stroke of the plunger, the scoop can be tipped upward about its pivot axis so that the trash behind the compaction plunger is moved in front of the compaction blade of the compaction plunger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1993
    Inventor: Heinz Bergmann
  • Patent number: 4813094
    Abstract: An inexpensive, disposable genital cleaning device comprising of a non-absorbing, splinter free, rod-like handle and a specially cut delicate, synthetic foam scrub member which can be pre-treated with an antiseptic. A safe, cleaning device designed to adapt to both the male and female genitalia. This is accomplished by the top point being convex shaped with a concave shape along the underside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1989
    Inventor: Michael L. Krotine