US3122269A
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Vending machine
Assignee: Seeburg Corp
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Filing: 1960-06-09
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Granted: 1964-02-25
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Expires: 1980-06-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles E Reburn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:29
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F11/00; G07F11/02; G07F11/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
VENDING MECHANISM FOR CONTAINERS COMPRISING: A HOUSING; A PLURALITY OF NORMALLY-EMPTY RECEIVERS FOR VENDED CONTAINERS ACCESSIBLE THROUGH OPEN DISPENSING APERTURES IN SAID HOUSING TO PERMIT FREE REMOVAL THEREFROM; A CHUTE CORRESPONDING TO EACH RECEIVER FOR CONVEYING SAID CONTAINERS TO POSITION ADJACENT SAID RECEIVERS; A GATE FOR EACH CHUTE TO NORMALLY RETAIN SAID CONTAINERS IN SAID CHUTES AND AWAY FROM SAID RECEIVERS AND TO RELEASE THEM SINGLY TO SAID RECEIVERS; A GATE ACTUATOR COMMON TO ALL OF SAID GATES FOR OPERATING SELECTED GATES INDIVIDUALLY; A SERIES OF ACTUATING MEMBERS, ONE FOR EACH GATE, TO CONTROL SAID ACTUATOR; AND AN INTERLOCK OPERABLE BY EACH OF SAID MEMBERS TO STOP SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION OF SAID MEMBERS AND TO ACTUATE THE SAID ACTUATOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
VENDING MECHANISM FOR CONTAINERS COMPRISING: A HOUSING; A PLURALITY OF NORMALLY-EMPTY RECEIVERS FOR VENDED CONTAINERS ACCESSIBLE THROUGH OPEN DISPENSING APERTURES IN SAID HOUSING TO PERMIT FREE REMOVAL THEREFROM; A CHUTE CORRESPONDING TO EACH RECEIVER FOR CONVEYING SAID CONTAINERS TO POSITION ADJACENT SAID RECEIVERS; A GATE FOR EACH CHUTE TO NORMALLY RETAIN SAID CONTAINERS IN SAID CHUTES AND AWAY FROM SAID RECEIVERS AND TO RELEASE THEM SINGLY TO SAID RECEIVERS; A GATE ACTUATOR COMMON TO ALL OF SAID GATES FOR OPERATING SELECTED GATES INDIVIDUALLY; A SERIES OF ACTUATING MEMBERS, ONE FOR EACH GATE, TO CONTROL SAID ACTUATOR; AND AN INTERLOCK OPERABLE BY EACH OF SAID MEMBERS TO STOP SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION OF SAID MEMBERS AND TO ACTUATE THE SAID ACTUATOR.
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) | 1967-02-24 | 1967-08-26 | 1968-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-02-24 | 1971-08-26 | 1972-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-02-24 | 1975-08-26 | 1976-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |