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US3104028A
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Article dispensing means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-09-15
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Granted: 1963-09-17
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Expires: 1981-09-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth G Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:34
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F11/00; G07F11/46; G07F11/50; G07F11/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
ARTICLE DISPENSING MEANS COMPRISING A BARREL MEMBER MOUNTED ABOUT A ROTATABLY VERTICAL SHAFT, A ROW OF SLOTS IN SAID MEMBER EQUALLY SPACED AROUND THE PERIPHERY OF SAID MEMBER IN A HORIZONTAL PLANE, A BEARING RING CONNECTED TO SAID MEMBER IN A HORIZONTAL PLANE BELOW SAID SLOTS, A PLURALITY OF RACKS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID MEMBER, MEANS TO SUPPORT SAID RACKS IN A HORIZONTAL PLANE COMPRISING A HOOK MEMBER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID RACKS, EACH OF SAID HOOK MEMBERS ENGAGING ONE OF SAID SLOTS IN SAID MEMBER SAID HOOKS RIDING ON SAID BEARING RING, MEANS TO TRIP ONE OF SAID RACKS TO CAUSE SAID RACK TO FALL FROM THE HORIZONTAL POSITION COMPRISING A LIFTING SHOE ON SAID BEARING RING SAID SHOE CAUSING SAID HOOK MEMBER TO RISE AND ROTATE IN THE SAID SLOT, GUIDE MEANS TO RESTORE SAID RACK TO HORIZONTAL POSITION UPON FURTHER ROTATION OF SAID BARREL, A MOTOR AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
ARTICLE DISPENSING MEANS COMPRISING A BARREL MEMBER MOUNTED ABOUT A ROTATABLY VERTICAL SHAFT, A ROW OF SLOTS IN SAID MEMBER EQUALLY SPACED AROUND THE PERIPHERY OF SAID MEMBER IN A HORIZONTAL PLANE, A BEARING RING CONNECTED TO SAID MEMBER IN A HORIZONTAL PLANE BELOW SAID SLOTS, A PLURALITY OF RACKS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID MEMBER, MEANS TO SUPPORT SAID RACKS IN A HORIZONTAL PLANE COMPRISING A HOOK MEMBER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID RACKS, EACH OF SAID HOOK MEMBERS ENGAGING ONE OF SAID SLOTS IN SAID MEMBER SAID HOOKS RIDING ON SAID BEARING RING, MEANS TO TRIP ONE OF SAID RACKS TO CAUSE SAID RACK TO FALL FROM THE HORIZONTAL POSITION COMPRISING A LIFTING SHOE ON SAID BEARING RING SAID SHOE CAUSING SAID HOOK MEMBER TO RISE AND ROTATE IN THE SAID SLOT, GUIDE MEANS TO RESTORE SAID RACK TO HORIZONTAL POSITION UPON FURTHER ROTATION OF SAID BARREL, A MOTOR AND
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) | 1966-09-16 | 1967-03-18 | 1967-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-16 | 1971-03-18 | 1971-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-16 | 1975-03-18 | 1975-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |