Patents by Inventor William A. Eckerle

William A. Eckerle 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).

  • Mounting means for compactor refuse receptacle
    Patent number: 3949663
    Abstract: A clamp means for disposition about the mouth of an open-topped refuse receptacle in a domestic compactor, the clamp means including a bail portion for carrying the receptacle when it is filled with trash and an over-center latch mechanism which secures the clamp tightly about the receptacle and insures that a plastic bag within the receptacle is not disturbed during the compacting cycle. Additionally, the clamp means includes a projection means which is received by a corresponding support means on the compactor door to prevent the receptacle from twisting during the compacting cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1976
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: William A. Eckerle