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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 27, 2005
Filed:
Aug. 28, 2001
Bruce R. Kroger, West Chicago, IL (US);
Dmitry N. Romanovich, Glen Ellyn, IL (US);
Vadim N. Romanovich, Glen Ellyn, IL (US);
Bruce R. Kroger, West Chicago, IL (US);
Dmitry N. Romanovich, Glen Ellyn, IL (US);
Vadim N. Romanovich, Glen Ellyn, IL (US);
Fellowes, Inc., Itasca, IL (US);
Abstract
A shredder for shredding material is provided that includes a housing. having a cutting device to shred material. A receptacle is also included and is positioned to receive the shredded material. A detecting device is positioned between the cutting device and the receptacle and emits and detects a beam so that when shredded material occupies a first position within the receptacle the beam is interrupted. Advantageously, the detecting device may be used as a bin full detection device to provide indication that a bin is filled or substantially filled with shredded material.