William N Major

US Patent:

8202077, Jun 19, 2012

Filed:

Apr 7, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/419452

Inventors:

William C. Major - Lakeland FL, US

International Classification:

B29C 35/02

US Classification:

425447, 4251261, 425219, 425221, 425258, 425384, 264321, 2221462

Abstract:

A Styrofoam densification machine for melting used Expanded Polystyrene (Styrofoam) products. It includes a hopper for holding the disposed Styrofoam and a hopper discharge area for melting the used Styrofoam. The Hopper discharge area contains a heated tray compartment which holds a receiving tray for collection of melted Styrofoam. The compartment shall have two or less access area doors for the retrieval of the collection tray. The discharge and compartment tray areas have silicone heating pads on the outside of the panels for heat. The hopper is surrounded by a paneled cabinet which includes up to two inches of installation. The machine is loaded by way of mechanical hopper lid(s) which includes up to two lid panels, high temperature seals, hinges and handles for ease of opening. The machine sits on up to four (4) casters along with anchoring plates. The machine operates on 120 volts, 208 volts and 240 volts.