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US3137411A
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Vending machine with hingedly and longitudinally mounted shelves
Assignee: WILLIAM F SHEPHERD Inc
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Filing: 1962-07-30
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Granted: 1964-06-16
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Expires: 1982-07-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis E Bailey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:11
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F11/00; G07F11/02; G07F11/04; G07F11/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
IN A VENDING MACHINE HAVING A MAGAZINE AND A PLURALITY OF DROP-LEAF SHELVES MOUNTED UPON HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED HINGE PINS IN EQUALLY, VERTICALLY SPACED RELATION, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: MEANS TO MOVE SAID SHELVES LONGITUDINALLY OF THE AXES OF SAID HINGE PINS FROM A FIRST POSITION TO A SECOND POSITION, SUPPORT MEANS TO HOLD EACH OF SAID DROP-LEAF SHELVES HORIZONTALLY IN SAID FIRST POSITION, BUT UNSUPPORTED IN SAID SECOND POSITION, AND SAID MEANS TO MOVE SAID DROP-LEAF SHELVES LONGITUDINALLY OF THE AXES OF SAID HINGE PINS INCLUDING A HINGED TAB ASSOCIATED WITH AND MOVABLE LONGITUDINALLY WITH EACH DROP-LEAF SHELF AND ADAPTED TO REST UPON A HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED DROP-LEAF SHELF IMMEDIATELY BELOW THE ONE WITH WHICH IT IS ASSOCIATED BUT SWINGABLE BY GRAVITY INTO A DEPENDING POSITION WHEN SAID DROP-LEAF SHELF IMMEDIATELY BELOW DROPS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
IN A VENDING MACHINE HAVING A MAGAZINE AND A PLURALITY OF DROP-LEAF SHELVES MOUNTED UPON HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED HINGE PINS IN EQUALLY, VERTICALLY SPACED RELATION, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: MEANS TO MOVE SAID SHELVES LONGITUDINALLY OF THE AXES OF SAID HINGE PINS FROM A FIRST POSITION TO A SECOND POSITION, SUPPORT MEANS TO HOLD EACH OF SAID DROP-LEAF SHELVES HORIZONTALLY IN SAID FIRST POSITION, BUT UNSUPPORTED IN SAID SECOND POSITION, AND SAID MEANS TO MOVE SAID DROP-LEAF SHELVES LONGITUDINALLY OF THE AXES OF SAID HINGE PINS INCLUDING A HINGED TAB ASSOCIATED WITH AND MOVABLE LONGITUDINALLY WITH EACH DROP-LEAF SHELF AND ADAPTED TO REST UPON A HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED DROP-LEAF SHELF IMMEDIATELY BELOW THE ONE WITH WHICH IT IS ASSOCIATED BUT SWINGABLE BY GRAVITY INTO A DEPENDING POSITION WHEN SAID DROP-LEAF SHELF IMMEDIATELY BELOW DROPS.
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) | 1967-06-16 | 1967-12-16 | 1968-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-16 | 1971-12-16 | 1972-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-16 | 1975-12-16 | 1976-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |