US3144113A
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Can dispenser
Assignee: Gardner Manufacturing Co Inc
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Filing: 1959-11-02
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Granted: 1964-08-11
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Expires: 1979-11-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence W Peterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:00
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F11/00; G07F11/02; G07F11/04; G07F11/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A CAN VENDING DEVICE COMPRISING AN INCLINED HOPPER OF DIMENSIONS TO RECEIVE SIDE BY SIDE TIERS OF CANS OF CIRCULAR CROSS SECTION TO BE DISPENSED, SAID HOPPER HAVING AN OPENING AT ITS TOP TO RECEIVE SAID CANS INTO BOTH OF SAID TIERS AND ITS INCLINATION BEING IN A PLANE PARALLEL TO THE DIAMETERS OF THE CANS, MEANS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE INCLINED HOPPER FOR SUPPORTING SAID TIERS, THE SUPPORTING MEANS INCLUDING AN ESCAPEMENT MECHANISM FOR DISCHARGING THE LOWERMOST CAN FROM ONE OF SAID TIERS, THE INCLINATION OF THE HOPPER BEING SUCH THAT THE CANS OF THE OTHER
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A CAN VENDING DEVICE COMPRISING AN INCLINED HOPPER OF DIMENSIONS TO RECEIVE SIDE BY SIDE TIERS OF CANS OF CIRCULAR CROSS SECTION TO BE DISPENSED, SAID HOPPER HAVING AN OPENING AT ITS TOP TO RECEIVE SAID CANS INTO BOTH OF SAID TIERS AND ITS INCLINATION BEING IN A PLANE PARALLEL TO THE DIAMETERS OF THE CANS, MEANS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE INCLINED HOPPER FOR SUPPORTING SAID TIERS, THE SUPPORTING MEANS INCLUDING AN ESCAPEMENT MECHANISM FOR DISCHARGING THE LOWERMOST CAN FROM ONE OF SAID TIERS, THE INCLINATION OF THE HOPPER BEING SUCH THAT THE CANS OF THE OTHER
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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) | 1967-08-11 | 1968-02-10 | 1968-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-11 | 1972-02-10 | 1972-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-11 | 1976-02-10 | 1976-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |