US3158290A
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Retarder for dispensing mechanism for articles in a stack
Assignee: Seeburg Corp
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Filing: 1962-11-21
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Granted: 1964-11-24
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Expires: 1982-11-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 David C Hafley
- 👤 Harry R Payne
- 👤 William G Raoul
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 08:28
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F11/00; G07F11/02; G07F11/04; G07F11/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
IN A VENDING MECHANISM OF THE TYPE IN WHICH AN ARTICLE IS DISPENSED FROM THE BOTTOM OF A STACK OF ARTICLES BY AN ARTICLE SUPPORT WHICH WHEN RELEASED DESCENDS WITH SAID ARTICLE BY GRAVITY TO AN ARTICLE DISPENSING POSITION, MEANS FOR RETARDING THE RATE OF DESCENT OF SAID SUPPORT AND ARTICLE COMPRISING A RETARDER NORMALLY DISPOSED IN STANDBY POSITION FOR ENGAGEMENT BY SAID SUPPORT WHEN RELEASED, AND A SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT SPEED ENERGY CONVERSION MEANS ACTUATED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH RELEASE OF SAID
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
IN A VENDING MECHANISM OF THE TYPE IN WHICH AN ARTICLE IS DISPENSED FROM THE BOTTOM OF A STACK OF ARTICLES BY AN ARTICLE SUPPORT WHICH WHEN RELEASED DESCENDS WITH SAID ARTICLE BY GRAVITY TO AN ARTICLE DISPENSING POSITION, MEANS FOR RETARDING THE RATE OF DESCENT OF SAID SUPPORT AND ARTICLE COMPRISING A RETARDER NORMALLY DISPOSED IN STANDBY POSITION FOR ENGAGEMENT BY SAID SUPPORT WHEN RELEASED, AND A SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT SPEED ENERGY CONVERSION MEANS ACTUATED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH RELEASE OF SAID
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) | 1967-11-24 | 1968-05-25 | 1968-11-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-24 | 1972-05-25 | 1972-11-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-24 | 1976-05-25 | 1976-11-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |