ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 5 -- United States Patent no. 12,214,568, issued on Feb. 4, was assigned to Marathon Equipment Co. (South Vernon, Albania).
"Self contained compactor system" was invented by Bradley Michael Agoston (Fayette, Ala.) and Daniel Robert Overstreet (Caledonia, Miss.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to new and improved self-contained compactor systems incorporating a straight-push cylinder design, in which the compactor system is actuated in a horizontal direction. The improved design accommodates increased storage volume, long wear parts, simplified reservoir cleaning, and easier external access to the components, cylinders, and...