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Structure in a vending machine for garment hangers and similar articles
Assignee: Polyco Inc
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Filing: 1961-11-21
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Granted: 1963-09-10
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Expires: 1981-11-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John A Polster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:50
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
229 words
A DISPENSER FOR GARMENT HANGERS INCLUDING A CABINET, SAID CABINET CONSISTING OF A REAR WALL, OPPOSED SIDE PANELS, AND A FRONT WALL, SAID SIDE PANELS AND SAID FRONT WALL BEING HINGED TO AN EDGE OF SAID REAR WALL, SAID CABINET HAVING A GARMENT HANGER DISCHARGING OPENING ADJACENT THE LOWER EDGE OF SAID FRONT PANEL, A ROTATABLE GARMENT HANGER SUPPORT ROD WITHIN SAID CABINET INCLINED DOWNWARDLY AND REARWARDLY FROM SAID FRONT WALL, THE LOWER END OF SAID SUPPORT ROD BEING IN SPACED RELATION TO THE REAR WALL OF SAID CABINET, A GARMENT HANGER DELIVERY SHELF POSITIONED IN SAID CABINET BELOW SAID SUPPORT ROD AND EXTENDING THROUGH THE OPENING IN SAID CABINET, AN UPPER GUIDE CHANNEL WITHIN SAID CABINET PARALLEL TO AND ABOVE SAID SUPPORT ROD ADAPTED TO GUIDE THE HOOK OF THE HANGERS CARRIED BY SAID SUPPORT ROD, A SLENDER ELONGATED LOWER GUIDE MEMBER POSITIONED PARALLEL TO AND INTERMEDIATE THE SAID SUPPORT ROD AND SAID GUIDE CHANNEL ADAPTED TO SLIDABLY ENGAGE THE NECK OF THE HANGERS CARRIED ON SAID SUPPORT ROD, SAID GUIDE CHANNEL AND SAID LOWER GUIDE MEMBER TERMINATING AT THEIR LOWER ENDS IN SPACED RELATION TO THE REAR WALL OF SAID CABINET AND HELICAL FEEDING MEANS CARRIED ON THE LOWER FREE END OF SAID SUPPORT ROD ADAPTED TO RELEASE A PRE-SELECTED QUANTITY OF HANGERS FROM SAID SUPPORT ROD ONTO SAID SIDE UPON THE ROTATION OF SAID SUPPORT ROD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
229 words
A DISPENSER FOR GARMENT HANGERS INCLUDING A CABINET, SAID CABINET CONSISTING OF A REAR WALL, OPPOSED SIDE PANELS, AND A FRONT WALL, SAID SIDE PANELS AND SAID FRONT WALL BEING HINGED TO AN EDGE OF SAID REAR WALL, SAID CABINET HAVING A GARMENT HANGER DISCHARGING OPENING ADJACENT THE LOWER EDGE OF SAID FRONT PANEL, A ROTATABLE GARMENT HANGER SUPPORT ROD WITHIN SAID CABINET INCLINED DOWNWARDLY AND REARWARDLY FROM SAID FRONT WALL, THE LOWER END OF SAID SUPPORT ROD BEING IN SPACED RELATION TO THE REAR WALL OF SAID CABINET, A GARMENT HANGER DELIVERY SHELF POSITIONED IN SAID CABINET BELOW SAID SUPPORT ROD AND EXTENDING THROUGH THE OPENING IN SAID CABINET, AN UPPER GUIDE CHANNEL WITHIN SAID CABINET PARALLEL TO AND ABOVE SAID SUPPORT ROD ADAPTED TO GUIDE THE HOOK OF THE HANGERS CARRIED BY SAID SUPPORT ROD, A SLENDER ELONGATED LOWER GUIDE MEMBER POSITIONED PARALLEL TO AND INTERMEDIATE THE SAID SUPPORT ROD AND SAID GUIDE CHANNEL ADAPTED TO SLIDABLY ENGAGE THE NECK OF THE HANGERS CARRIED ON SAID SUPPORT ROD, SAID GUIDE CHANNEL AND SAID LOWER GUIDE MEMBER TERMINATING AT THEIR LOWER ENDS IN SPACED RELATION TO THE REAR WALL OF SAID CABINET AND HELICAL FEEDING MEANS CARRIED ON THE LOWER FREE END OF SAID SUPPORT ROD ADAPTED TO RELEASE A PRE-SELECTED QUANTITY OF HANGERS FROM SAID SUPPORT ROD ONTO SAID SIDE UPON THE ROTATION OF SAID SUPPORT ROD.
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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) | 1966-09-09 | 1967-03-11 | 1967-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-09 | 1971-03-11 | 1971-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-09 | 1975-03-11 | 1975-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |