US3084047A
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Vending machine
Assignee: National Vendors Inc
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Filing: 1959-07-29
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Granted: 1963-04-02
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Expires: 1979-07-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alvin W Holstein
- 👤 Harry H Pryor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:47
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J31/00; A47J31/40; G; G07; G07F; G07F13/00; G07F13/06; G07F13/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A MACHINE FOR VENDING BREWED COFFEE COMPRISING AN URN IN WHICH COFFEE IS ADAPTED TO BE BREWED AND AMINTAINED HOT FOR SERVING, MEANS FOR HEATING THE URN, SAID URN HAVING AN OUTLET FOR DELIVERYING OF BREWED COFFEE THEREFROM, A VALVE FOR CONTROLLING DELIVERY OF BREWED COFFEE FROM THE UPON INSERTION OF COIN IN THE MACHINE TO HOLD THE VALVE OPEN TO DISPENSE A SINGLE CUP OF COFFEE FROM THE URN, A HOPPER FOR HOLDING A SUPPLY OF INSTANT COFFEE POWDER, AND MEANS FOR MAINTAINING A SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT PLURAL-CUP QUANTITY OF BREWED COFFEE IN THE URAN COMPRISING MEANS OPRABLE IN RESPONSE TO WITHDRAWL FROM THE URN OF A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT OF BREWED COFFEE LESS THAN SAID PLURAL-CUP QUANTITY FOR FEEDING A CORRESPONDING AMOUNT OF HOT WATER DIRECTLY INTO THE URN AND FOR DISPENSING
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) | 1966-04-01 | 1966-10-01 | 1967-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-01 | 1970-10-01 | 1971-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-01 | 1974-10-01 | 1975-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |