Patents by Inventor Philip E. Carr

Philip E. Carr has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Plastics compactor for mobile equipment
    Patent number: 5330307
    Abstract: A container for compacting refuse is provided. The compacting container is mounted transversely to the elongated bed of a refuse collection vehicle. Refuse is deposited into the compacting container through a first refuse inlet located in a first end of the compacting container along one side of the truck and through a second refuse inlet located in the top of the compacting container via a pivotally mounted basket located on the second end of the container and which is operated by a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder. The compacting container is discharged through a pivotally mounted door located on the same end of the container as the basket. An automatic latch keeps the door closed during compaction of the refuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1994
    Assignee: Marathon Equipment Company
    Inventors: Kent Spiers, Philip E. Carr