US3094241A
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Vending machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-08-11
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Granted: 1963-06-18
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Expires: 1979-08-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert B Lashley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:23
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F11/00; G07F11/02; G07F11/04; G07F11/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A VENDING MACHINE WHICH COMPRISES A PLURALITY OF SUPERPOSED, FIXED SHELVES FORMING A PLURALITY OF COMPARTMENTS THEREBETWEEN FOR STORAGE OF BOTTLES OR THE LIKE AND HAVING LATERAL EXITS, SAID SHELVES BEING DISPOSED TO SUPPORT, SUBSTANTIALLY, THE ENTIRE WEIGHT OF THE BOTTLES AND TO RESIST, BY GRAVITATIONAL FORCE, BOTTLE MOVEMENT THROUGH SAID LATERAL EXITS, A BELT ARRANGED FOR FOLDED INSERTION INTO SAID COMPARTMENTS TO ENCOMPASS THE BOTTLES THEREWITHIN, SAID BELT BEING FIXED AT ONE END, A WINDING REEL FOR SAID BELT AT ITS REMOTE END, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID REEL TO WIND IN SAID BELT AND URGE SAID BOTTLES OFF THE END OF SAID SHELVES AND OUT OF SAID COMPARTMENTS, AND MEANS MOVABLE SUPPORTED IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID BELT AT THE EXIT END OF EACH COMPARTMENT AND ARRANGED TO URGE SAID BELT INTO EXIT-BLOCKING POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A VENDING MACHINE WHICH COMPRISES A PLURALITY OF SUPERPOSED, FIXED SHELVES FORMING A PLURALITY OF COMPARTMENTS THEREBETWEEN FOR STORAGE OF BOTTLES OR THE LIKE AND HAVING LATERAL EXITS, SAID SHELVES BEING DISPOSED TO SUPPORT, SUBSTANTIALLY, THE ENTIRE WEIGHT OF THE BOTTLES AND TO RESIST, BY GRAVITATIONAL FORCE, BOTTLE MOVEMENT THROUGH SAID LATERAL EXITS, A BELT ARRANGED FOR FOLDED INSERTION INTO SAID COMPARTMENTS TO ENCOMPASS THE BOTTLES THEREWITHIN, SAID BELT BEING FIXED AT ONE END, A WINDING REEL FOR SAID BELT AT ITS REMOTE END, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID REEL TO WIND IN SAID BELT AND URGE SAID BOTTLES OFF THE END OF SAID SHELVES AND OUT OF SAID COMPARTMENTS, AND MEANS MOVABLE SUPPORTED IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID BELT AT THE EXIT END OF EACH COMPARTMENT AND ARRANGED TO URGE SAID BELT INTO EXIT-BLOCKING POSITION.
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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) | 1966-06-17 | 1966-12-17 | 1967-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-17 | 1970-12-17 | 1971-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-17 | 1974-12-17 | 1975-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |