US3156340A
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Coin operated vending machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-05-03
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Granted: 1964-11-10
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Expires: 1981-05-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack H Arkes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:16
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F11/00; G07F11/02; G07F11/04; G07F11/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
AN ARTICLE VENDING MACHINE COMPRISING: (1) A PLURALITY OF CAGES EACH ROTATABLE AROUND ITS OWN AXIS; (2) A PLURALITY OF SQUARE ARTICLES TO BE DISPENSED IN EACH CAGE DISPOSED THEREIN, WITH EACH ARTICLE TURNED 45* WITH RESPECT TO THE ARTICLES ADJACENT TO IT; (3) BASE PLATE MEANS UPON WHICH SAID CAGES ARE MOUNTED, SAID MEANS CONTAINING AN OPENING BENEATH EACH CAGE, WHICH OPENINGS ARE SHAPED TO CONFORM TO THE SPAPE AND SIZE OF THE ARTICLES; (4) MEANS INCLUDING A MOTOR INDIVIDUAL TO EACH CAGE FOR ROTATING THE CAGE THROUGH AN ARC OF 45*; (5) A MANUALLY OPERABLE SWITCH FOR SELECTING SAID MOTORS ONE AT A TIME BY PREPARING A CIRCUIT TO THE SELECTED MOTOR; (6) A RELAY COMMON SAID MOTORS AND OPERABLE TO
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
AN ARTICLE VENDING MACHINE COMPRISING: (1) A PLURALITY OF CAGES EACH ROTATABLE AROUND ITS OWN AXIS; (2) A PLURALITY OF SQUARE ARTICLES TO BE DISPENSED IN EACH CAGE DISPOSED THEREIN, WITH EACH ARTICLE TURNED 45* WITH RESPECT TO THE ARTICLES ADJACENT TO IT; (3) BASE PLATE MEANS UPON WHICH SAID CAGES ARE MOUNTED, SAID MEANS CONTAINING AN OPENING BENEATH EACH CAGE, WHICH OPENINGS ARE SHAPED TO CONFORM TO THE SPAPE AND SIZE OF THE ARTICLES; (4) MEANS INCLUDING A MOTOR INDIVIDUAL TO EACH CAGE FOR ROTATING THE CAGE THROUGH AN ARC OF 45*; (5) A MANUALLY OPERABLE SWITCH FOR SELECTING SAID MOTORS ONE AT A TIME BY PREPARING A CIRCUIT TO THE SELECTED MOTOR; (6) A RELAY COMMON SAID MOTORS AND OPERABLE TO
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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) | 1967-11-10 | 1968-05-11 | 1968-11-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-10 | 1972-05-11 | 1972-11-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-10 | 1976-05-11 | 1976-11-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |