US3139167A
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Adjustable price setting mechanism for a vending machine
Assignee: Fawn Engineering Co
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Filing: 1962-10-08
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Granted: 1964-06-30
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Expires: 1982-10-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis A Wittern
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:16
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F5/00; G07F5/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
235 words
A MECHANICAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A VENDING MACHINE HAVING A FRAME AND HIGH AND LOW PRICED ARTICLE VENDING MEMBERS COMPRISING: (A) COIN OPERATED MEANS HAVING A CAM ROTATABLE IN RESPONSE TO MONETARY COINS INSERTED THEREIN TO PRODUCE LOW AND HIGH PRICED INFORMATION WHICH IS A FUNCTION OF THE ANGULAR POSITION OF THE CAM, (B) FIRST LEVER MEANS INCLUDING A LEVER HOLDING ROD, SAID MEANS BEING OPERABLY CONNECTED TO THE ARTICLE VENDING MEMBERS TO RELEASABLY LOCK SAID MEMBERS IN A NON-VENDING POSITION IN RESPONSE TO BOTH THE LOW AND HIGH PRICED INFORMATION, (C) FIRST PIVOT MEANS MOUNTING THE FIRST LEVER MEANS ON A HORIZONTAL AXIS TO THE FRAME, (D) SECOND LEVER MEANS INCLUDING A LEVER HOLDING ROD, SAID MEANS BEING OPERABLY CONNECTED TO THE HIGH PRICED VENDING MEMBER TO RELEASABLY LOCK SAID HIGH PRICED MEMBER IN RESPONSE TO SAID HIGH PRICED INFORMATION, (E) SECOND PIVOT MEANS MOUNTING THE SECOND LEVER MEANS ON A HORIZONTAL AXIS TO THE FRAME, (F) ADJUSTABLE MEANS ON SAID FRAME FOR POSITIONING SAID LEVER HOLDING RODS IN CONTIGUOUS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CAM OF THE COIN OPERATED MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID FIRST LEVER MEANS IN AN INOPERATIVE POSITION IN RESPONSE TO SAID LOW PRICED INFORMATION AND SAID FIRST AND SECOND LEVER MEANS IN INOPERATIVE POSITIONS IN RESPONSE TO THE HIGH PRICED INFORMATION, AND (G) MEANS SECURING SAID ADJUSTABLE MEANS TO THE FRAME TO VARY THE VALUES OF THE LOW AND HIGH PRICED INFORMATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
235 words
A MECHANICAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A VENDING MACHINE HAVING A FRAME AND HIGH AND LOW PRICED ARTICLE VENDING MEMBERS COMPRISING: (A) COIN OPERATED MEANS HAVING A CAM ROTATABLE IN RESPONSE TO MONETARY COINS INSERTED THEREIN TO PRODUCE LOW AND HIGH PRICED INFORMATION WHICH IS A FUNCTION OF THE ANGULAR POSITION OF THE CAM, (B) FIRST LEVER MEANS INCLUDING A LEVER HOLDING ROD, SAID MEANS BEING OPERABLY CONNECTED TO THE ARTICLE VENDING MEMBERS TO RELEASABLY LOCK SAID MEMBERS IN A NON-VENDING POSITION IN RESPONSE TO BOTH THE LOW AND HIGH PRICED INFORMATION, (C) FIRST PIVOT MEANS MOUNTING THE FIRST LEVER MEANS ON A HORIZONTAL AXIS TO THE FRAME, (D) SECOND LEVER MEANS INCLUDING A LEVER HOLDING ROD, SAID MEANS BEING OPERABLY CONNECTED TO THE HIGH PRICED VENDING MEMBER TO RELEASABLY LOCK SAID HIGH PRICED MEMBER IN RESPONSE TO SAID HIGH PRICED INFORMATION, (E) SECOND PIVOT MEANS MOUNTING THE SECOND LEVER MEANS ON A HORIZONTAL AXIS TO THE FRAME, (F) ADJUSTABLE MEANS ON SAID FRAME FOR POSITIONING SAID LEVER HOLDING RODS IN CONTIGUOUS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CAM OF THE COIN OPERATED MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID FIRST LEVER MEANS IN AN INOPERATIVE POSITION IN RESPONSE TO SAID LOW PRICED INFORMATION AND SAID FIRST AND SECOND LEVER MEANS IN INOPERATIVE POSITIONS IN RESPONSE TO THE HIGH PRICED INFORMATION, AND (G) MEANS SECURING SAID ADJUSTABLE MEANS TO THE FRAME TO VARY THE VALUES OF THE LOW AND HIGH PRICED INFORMATION.
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) | 1967-06-30 | 1967-12-30 | 1968-06-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-30 | 1971-12-30 | 1972-06-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-30 | 1975-12-30 | 1976-06-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |