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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7118320 | Multiple compartment waste collection container The present invention relates to a refuse collection system for use in association with a transport vehicle. The system comprises a container having multiple internal compartments and a refuse-receiving trough divided into a plurality of trough-shaped receptacles, e... | 10/10/2006 |
| 6478527 | Loading and compacting device for the trash container of a trash-collecting vehicle and a working method therefor A loading and compacting method and device for the trash container of a trash-collecting vehicle and a working method for such, wherein the trash container has a rear fill opening. The loading and compacting device has a loading bin coupled to the trash c... | 11/12/2002 |
| 5076159 | Refuse collector with pivoted member for compressing refuse A refuse collector comprising a body defining a chamber for receiving refuse and a compactor for compacting refuse in the chamber, wherein the compactor includes a compression member for engaging and applying pressure to refuse in the chamber, a mounting ... | 12/31/1991 |
| 4690607 | Refuse collection truck and apparatus for controlling compaction of refuse Apparatus for controlling the compaction of refuse in a refuse collection truck, and for controlling the operation of an ejection panel of the refuse collection truck, so as to provide for uniform compression of refuse in the truck. A hydraulic cylinder s... | 09/01/1987 |
| 4453880 | Control device for a loading device for bulk goods containers A control arrangement for a loading device for bulk goods containers is proposed. The movement cycle of the loading device is controlled by an electronic control device. The control device has an input which is connected to several electric control signal... | 06/12/1984 |
| 4073393 | Control system for refuse packer assembly A control system for operating fluid actuated components of a packer mechanism for a refuse collection vehicle comprising a fluid tank; a pump having an inlet communicating with the tank; a control valve having a main fluid passageway therethrough communi... | 02/14/1978 |
| 3942661 | Control system for refuse handling apparatus A refuse truck of the rear loading type provided with a novel packer blade and associated control apparatus. More specifically, the packer blade is mounted on a carriage that is arranged to reciprocate on an inclined track means so as to load and pack the... | 03/09/1976 |
| 3938679 | Control system for refuse handling apparatus A refuse truck of the rear loading type provided with a novel packer blade and associated control apparatus. More specifically, the packer blade is mounted on a carriage that is arranged to reciprocate on an inclined track means so as to load and pack the... | 02/17/1976 |