US3140875A
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Device for making random selections
Assignee: HEASTON
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Filing: 1961-10-05
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Granted: 1964-07-14
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Expires: 1981-10-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Elbert V Abbott
- 👤 John W Heaston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:20
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07C; G07C15/00; G07C15/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
IN A DEVICE FOR THE RANDOM SELECTION OF UNITS IN A PREDETERMINED NUMBER FROM A PLURALITY OF SUCH UNITS: A CAGE MOUNTED FOR ROTARY MOVEMENT ABOUT A HORIZONTAL AXIS, SAID CAGE HAVING DISCHARGE OUTLET MEANS FOR UNITS TO BE DISCHARGED THEREFROM POSITIONED ON ITS PERIPHERY, SAID OUTLET MEANS LYING ON A PLANE GENERALLY PERPENDICULAR TO SAID HORIZONTAL AXIS, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID CAGE, GUIDE MEANS DISPOSED EXTERIORLY OF THE CAGE IN SAID PERPENDICULAR PLANE SO AS TO RECEIVE UNITS DISCHARGED FROM THE CAGE OPENINGS, MEANS CONVEYING SAID UNITS UPWARDLY INTO AN ELEVATED DISPLAY POSITION IN SAID GUIDE MEANS, AND GATE MEANS ADAPTED TO INTERRUPT THE MOVEMENT OF UNITS INTO AND OUT OF SAID EXTERIOR GUIDE MEANS, SAID GATE MEANS BEING RESPONSIVE TO MOVEMENT OF A PREDETERMINED
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
IN A DEVICE FOR THE RANDOM SELECTION OF UNITS IN A PREDETERMINED NUMBER FROM A PLURALITY OF SUCH UNITS: A CAGE MOUNTED FOR ROTARY MOVEMENT ABOUT A HORIZONTAL AXIS, SAID CAGE HAVING DISCHARGE OUTLET MEANS FOR UNITS TO BE DISCHARGED THEREFROM POSITIONED ON ITS PERIPHERY, SAID OUTLET MEANS LYING ON A PLANE GENERALLY PERPENDICULAR TO SAID HORIZONTAL AXIS, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID CAGE, GUIDE MEANS DISPOSED EXTERIORLY OF THE CAGE IN SAID PERPENDICULAR PLANE SO AS TO RECEIVE UNITS DISCHARGED FROM THE CAGE OPENINGS, MEANS CONVEYING SAID UNITS UPWARDLY INTO AN ELEVATED DISPLAY POSITION IN SAID GUIDE MEANS, AND GATE MEANS ADAPTED TO INTERRUPT THE MOVEMENT OF UNITS INTO AND OUT OF SAID EXTERIOR GUIDE MEANS, SAID GATE MEANS BEING RESPONSIVE TO MOVEMENT OF A PREDETERMINED
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) | 1967-07-14 | 1968-01-13 | 1968-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-14 | 1972-01-13 | 1972-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-14 | 1976-01-13 | 1976-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |