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US3077689A
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Payment reminder device for selfservice racks
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-08-08
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Granted: 1963-02-19
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Expires: 1980-08-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel A Bundrick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:59
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F7/00; A47F7/14; A47F7/148
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A SELF-SERVICE RACK FOR NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE TYPE ARTICLES INCLUDING A REARWARDLY DISPOSED, UPWARDLY EXTENDING PLATE AND MEANS EMBRACING A PACK OF SAID ARTICLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND PROVIDING AN EXIT FOR SEPARATE REMOVAL OF SAID ARTICLES, A PAYMENT REMINDER DEVICE MOUNTED ON THE RACK FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN EXPOSED AND CONCEALED POSITIONS RELATIVE TO SAID PLATE, SAID DEVICE NORMALLY BIASING ITSELF TOWARD SAID CONCEALED POSITION, A LEVER FULCRUMED ON SAID RACK HAVING A PORTION NORMALLY EXTENDING ACROSS SAID EXIT, AND A LINK CONNECTED BETWEEN THE LEVER AND SAID PAYMENT REMINDER DEVICE WHEREBY PRESSURE AGAINST SAID LEVER PORTION INCIDENT TO REMOVAL OF ONE OF SAID ARTICLES FROM THE RACK WILL URGE SAID DEVICE TOWARD ITS EXPOSED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A SELF-SERVICE RACK FOR NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE TYPE ARTICLES INCLUDING A REARWARDLY DISPOSED, UPWARDLY EXTENDING PLATE AND MEANS EMBRACING A PACK OF SAID ARTICLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND PROVIDING AN EXIT FOR SEPARATE REMOVAL OF SAID ARTICLES, A PAYMENT REMINDER DEVICE MOUNTED ON THE RACK FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN EXPOSED AND CONCEALED POSITIONS RELATIVE TO SAID PLATE, SAID DEVICE NORMALLY BIASING ITSELF TOWARD SAID CONCEALED POSITION, A LEVER FULCRUMED ON SAID RACK HAVING A PORTION NORMALLY EXTENDING ACROSS SAID EXIT, AND A LINK CONNECTED BETWEEN THE LEVER AND SAID PAYMENT REMINDER DEVICE WHEREBY PRESSURE AGAINST SAID LEVER PORTION INCIDENT TO REMOVAL OF ONE OF SAID ARTICLES FROM THE RACK WILL URGE SAID DEVICE TOWARD ITS EXPOSED POSITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-02-18 | 1966-08-20 | 1967-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-18 | 1970-08-20 | 1971-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-18 | 1974-08-20 | 1975-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |