Progressive can compactor

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Description

FIG. 1 is an upper perspective view of the progressive can compactor of the present invention showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear bottom perspective view thereof; and,

FIG. 3 is a front upper perspective view depicting the progressive can compactor in an operative orientation wherein the actuation handle is disposed in a downwardly orientation.

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Patent History
Patent number: D342527
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 8, 1992
Date of Patent: Dec 21, 1993
Assignee: PF Consumer Products, Inc. (Ontario, CA)
Inventor: William H. Chadwick (Thousand Oaks, CA)
Primary Examiner: Alan P. Douglas
Assistant Examiner: Antoine D. Davis
Law Firm: Stetina & Brunda
Application Number: 0/271
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Deforming Or Crushing (includes Element) (5) (D15/123)