US3114473A
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Vending devices
Assignee: Automatic Canteen Co
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Filing: 1961-03-31
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Granted: 1963-12-17
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Expires: 1981-03-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Weber Carl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:12
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F11/00; G07F11/46; G07F11/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
IN A VENDING MACHINE, A PLURALITY OF SHELVES, EACH OF SAID SHELVES INCLUDING AN INNER END HAVING AN OUTWARDLY PROJECTING TONGUE FORMED AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF SAID END AND UNIPLANAR THEREWITH, AND A SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLEMENTARY OPENING FORMED IN SAID END, SAID SHELVES BEING CONNECTED TOGETHER SERIATIM IN AN ENDLESS CHAIN WITH SAID TONGUE ON EACH SHELF ENGAGING THAT PORTION OF AN ADJACENT SHELF WHICH DEFINES SAID COMPLEMENTARY OPENING THEREIN, AND DRIVE MEANS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID CHAIN OF SHELVES AND OPERATIVELY ENGAGED THEREWITH FOR ROTATING SAID CHAIN OF SHELVES THEREAROUND.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
IN A VENDING MACHINE, A PLURALITY OF SHELVES, EACH OF SAID SHELVES INCLUDING AN INNER END HAVING AN OUTWARDLY PROJECTING TONGUE FORMED AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF SAID END AND UNIPLANAR THEREWITH, AND A SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLEMENTARY OPENING FORMED IN SAID END, SAID SHELVES BEING CONNECTED TOGETHER SERIATIM IN AN ENDLESS CHAIN WITH SAID TONGUE ON EACH SHELF ENGAGING THAT PORTION OF AN ADJACENT SHELF WHICH DEFINES SAID COMPLEMENTARY OPENING THEREIN, AND DRIVE MEANS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID CHAIN OF SHELVES AND OPERATIVELY ENGAGED THEREWITH FOR ROTATING SAID CHAIN OF SHELVES THEREAROUND.
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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) | 1966-12-16 | 1967-06-17 | 1967-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-16 | 1971-06-17 | 1971-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-16 | 1975-06-17 | 1975-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |