US3080078A
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Method of and apparatus for dispensing hot foods
Assignee: Primerica Inc
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Filing: 1958-03-03
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Granted: 1963-03-05
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Expires: 1978-03-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carew Herman
- 👤 Alfred W Kinney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:09
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/0064; G07F17/0078; B; B67; B67B; B67B7/00; B67B7/38; G07F9/00; G07F9/10; G07F9/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
IN A MACHINE FOR DISPENSING EDIBLES FROM CANS, CAN PLACING MEANS, HOLDING MEANS TO RESTRAIN THE CAN FROM ROTATION, MEANS FOR FEEDING A NEW KNIFE BLADE TO SEVER THE COVER FROM EACH CAN, COVER HOLDING MEANS, TIPPING MEANS TO EMPTY THE OPENED CAN AND THEN RIGHT THE SAME, MEANS TO EJECT THE KNIFE BLADE INTO THE CAN AFTER THE COVER HAS BEEN SEVERED FROM THE CAN, MEANS TO RELEASE THE COVER FROM SAID COVER HOLDING MEANS TO DISPOSE IT INTO THE CAN OVER THE EJECTED KNIFE BLADE, AND MEANS TO REMOVE THE CAN TO A WASTE RECEPTACLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
IN A MACHINE FOR DISPENSING EDIBLES FROM CANS, CAN PLACING MEANS, HOLDING MEANS TO RESTRAIN THE CAN FROM ROTATION, MEANS FOR FEEDING A NEW KNIFE BLADE TO SEVER THE COVER FROM EACH CAN, COVER HOLDING MEANS, TIPPING MEANS TO EMPTY THE OPENED CAN AND THEN RIGHT THE SAME, MEANS TO EJECT THE KNIFE BLADE INTO THE CAN AFTER THE COVER HAS BEEN SEVERED FROM THE CAN, MEANS TO RELEASE THE COVER FROM SAID COVER HOLDING MEANS TO DISPOSE IT INTO THE CAN OVER THE EJECTED KNIFE BLADE, AND MEANS TO REMOVE THE CAN TO A WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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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) | 1966-03-04 | 1966-09-03 | 1967-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-04 | 1970-09-03 | 1971-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-04 | 1974-09-03 | 1975-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |