Patents by Inventor Richard I. Copenhagen

Richard I. Copenhagen 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).

  • Refuse compactor
    Patent number: 4088071
    Abstract: A refuse compactor with an upright mechanical ram actuated by an electrical power unit interconnected to the ram by a linkage assembly including upright scissor arm pairs. Slots of the compactor container receive the forks of a front loader-type refuse truck. A latching assembly automatically unlatches a dump lid when the forks are fully inserted. A smaller refuse loading lid is provided in the dump lid which is automatically locked when the ram is in motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1978
    Assignee: Pacific Waste Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Harry R. Cruse, Richard I. Copenhagen