US3074607A
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Stamp vending machine
Assignee: RELIABLE ENGINEERING Co
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Filing: 1958-12-08
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Granted: 1963-01-22
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Expires: 1978-12-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles L Casey
- 👤 Juddson B Ryno
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:26
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F11/00; G07F11/68; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/444; Y10T83/4539; Y10T83/4541; Y10T83/4544
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
IN A STAMP VENDING MACHINE HAVING AN ELONGATED UPWARDLY OPENING CHANNEL MEMBER, A RECESSED PORTION EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE CHANNEL MEMBER DEFINING A STAMP TRACK ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A STAMP WEB, MEANS FOR MOUNTING A ROLL OF STAMPS ADJACENT THE INLET END OF SAID STAMP TRACK, RECIPROCATING MEANS FOR ENGAGING AND FEEDING THE STAMP WEB ALONG SAID STAMP TRACK, AND KNIFE BLADE MEANS FOR SERVING THE STAMP WEB AT THE DISCHARGE END OF THE TRACK, THE IMPROVEMENT IN STAMP WEB HOLDDOWN MEANS MAINTAINING SAID STAMP WEB IN SAID TRACK, SAID HOLDDOWN MEANS INCLUDING A WIRE ROD EXTENDING PARALLEL TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID STAMP TRACK IN SUPERPOSED ENGAGING RELATION TO THE STAMP WEB AND SUBSTANTIALLY ALONG THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE TRACK, A PAIR OF ALIGNED TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING UPWARDLY OPENING SLOTS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID CHANNEL MEMBER AT THE INLET END OF SAID TRACK, AND A POSITIONING MEMBER HAVING THE ROD SECURED THERETO, SAID POSITIONING MEMBER HAVING EARS EXTENDING FROM OPPOSITE ENDS THEREOF AND FREELY RECEIVED IN SAID SLOTS, WHEREBY THE ROD IS EASILY REMOVABLE TO PROVIDE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
IN A STAMP VENDING MACHINE HAVING AN ELONGATED UPWARDLY OPENING CHANNEL MEMBER, A RECESSED PORTION EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE CHANNEL MEMBER DEFINING A STAMP TRACK ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A STAMP WEB, MEANS FOR MOUNTING A ROLL OF STAMPS ADJACENT THE INLET END OF SAID STAMP TRACK, RECIPROCATING MEANS FOR ENGAGING AND FEEDING THE STAMP WEB ALONG SAID STAMP TRACK, AND KNIFE BLADE MEANS FOR SERVING THE STAMP WEB AT THE DISCHARGE END OF THE TRACK, THE IMPROVEMENT IN STAMP WEB HOLDDOWN MEANS MAINTAINING SAID STAMP WEB IN SAID TRACK, SAID HOLDDOWN MEANS INCLUDING A WIRE ROD EXTENDING PARALLEL TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID STAMP TRACK IN SUPERPOSED ENGAGING RELATION TO THE STAMP WEB AND SUBSTANTIALLY ALONG THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE TRACK, A PAIR OF ALIGNED TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING UPWARDLY OPENING SLOTS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID CHANNEL MEMBER AT THE INLET END OF SAID TRACK, AND A POSITIONING MEMBER HAVING THE ROD SECURED THERETO, SAID POSITIONING MEMBER HAVING EARS EXTENDING FROM OPPOSITE ENDS THEREOF AND FREELY RECEIVED IN SAID SLOTS, WHEREBY THE ROD IS EASILY REMOVABLE TO PROVIDE
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-21 | 1966-07-23 | 1967-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-21 | 1970-07-23 | 1971-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-21 | 1974-07-23 | 1975-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |