US3146908A
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Vending machine having a plurality of dispensing compartments
Assignee: Seeburg Corp
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Filing: 1960-03-29
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Granted: 1964-09-01
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Expires: 1980-03-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank B Perri
- 👤 Grenier Francis C Du
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 05:45
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F11/00; G07F11/02; G07F11/04; G07F11/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A VENDING MACHINE COMPRISING A FIRST PLURALITY OF COMPARTMENTS EXTENDING IN LINE ACROSS THE MACHINE, SAID COMPARTMENTS EACH ADAPTED TO CONTAIN A VERTICAL COLUMN OF ARTICLES TO BE VENDED, A SECOND PLURALITY OF LIKE COMPARTMENTS EXTENDING IN LINE ACROSS THE MACHINE IN BACK OF SAID FIRST PLURALITY OF COMPARTMENTS, AN EJECTOR MEMBER MOUNTED BENEATH EACH OF SAID COMPARTMENTS AND OPERATIVE WHEN ACTUATED TO EJECT THE BOTTOM ARTICLE FROM THE COMPARTMENT WITH WHICH IT IS ASSOCIATED, THE EJECTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID FIRST PLURALITY OF COMPARTMENTS MOUNTED SO AS TO EJECT ARTICLES TOWARD SAID SECOND PLURALITY OF COMPARTMENTS AND THE EJECTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SECOND PLURALITY OF COMPARTMENTS MOUNTED SO AS TO EJECT ARTICLES TOWARDS SAID FIRST PLURALITY OF COMPARTMENTS, A CHUTE MOUNTED BENEATH SAID COMPARTMENTS FOR RECEIVING EJECTED ARTICLES AND DELIVERING THEM TO THE PURCHASER, OP-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A VENDING MACHINE COMPRISING A FIRST PLURALITY OF COMPARTMENTS EXTENDING IN LINE ACROSS THE MACHINE, SAID COMPARTMENTS EACH ADAPTED TO CONTAIN A VERTICAL COLUMN OF ARTICLES TO BE VENDED, A SECOND PLURALITY OF LIKE COMPARTMENTS EXTENDING IN LINE ACROSS THE MACHINE IN BACK OF SAID FIRST PLURALITY OF COMPARTMENTS, AN EJECTOR MEMBER MOUNTED BENEATH EACH OF SAID COMPARTMENTS AND OPERATIVE WHEN ACTUATED TO EJECT THE BOTTOM ARTICLE FROM THE COMPARTMENT WITH WHICH IT IS ASSOCIATED, THE EJECTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID FIRST PLURALITY OF COMPARTMENTS MOUNTED SO AS TO EJECT ARTICLES TOWARD SAID SECOND PLURALITY OF COMPARTMENTS AND THE EJECTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SECOND PLURALITY OF COMPARTMENTS MOUNTED SO AS TO EJECT ARTICLES TOWARDS SAID FIRST PLURALITY OF COMPARTMENTS, A CHUTE MOUNTED BENEATH SAID COMPARTMENTS FOR RECEIVING EJECTED ARTICLES AND DELIVERING THEM TO THE PURCHASER, OP-
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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) | 1967-09-01 | 1968-03-02 | 1968-09-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-01 | 1972-03-02 | 1972-09-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-01 | 1976-03-02 | 1976-09-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |