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US3159259A
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Automatic device for purchasing waste paper
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-01-21
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Granted: 1964-12-01
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Expires: 1984-01-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph T Reece
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:18
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F11/00; G07F11/004; G07F11/02; G07F11/04; G07F11/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A PURCHASING MACHINE OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED, COMPRISING: A HOUSING, A RECEIVING DRAWER MEANS IN SAID HOUSING MOVABLE BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS, SAID DRAWER MEANS BEING DIMENSIONED TO RECEIVE MATERIAL TO BE PURCHASED THEREIN WHEN SAID DRAWER IS IN SAID OPEN POSITION; WEIGHING MEANS WITHIN SAID HOUSING, SAID WEIGHING MEANS COMPRISING PLATFORM MEANS LOCATED BELOW SAID DRAWER WHEN SAID DRAWER IS IN SAID CLOSED POSITION; COIN DISPENSING MEANS CONTROLLED BY SAID WEIGHING MEANS; MEANS FOR DISCHARGING THE CONTENTS OF SAID DRAWER MEANS UPON SAID PLATFORM MEANS; AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE PRESENCE OF A WEIGHT ON SAID PLATFORM MEANS FOR CAUSING ACTUATION OF SAID COIN DISPENSING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A PURCHASING MACHINE OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED, COMPRISING: A HOUSING, A RECEIVING DRAWER MEANS IN SAID HOUSING MOVABLE BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS, SAID DRAWER MEANS BEING DIMENSIONED TO RECEIVE MATERIAL TO BE PURCHASED THEREIN WHEN SAID DRAWER IS IN SAID OPEN POSITION; WEIGHING MEANS WITHIN SAID HOUSING, SAID WEIGHING MEANS COMPRISING PLATFORM MEANS LOCATED BELOW SAID DRAWER WHEN SAID DRAWER IS IN SAID CLOSED POSITION; COIN DISPENSING MEANS CONTROLLED BY SAID WEIGHING MEANS; MEANS FOR DISCHARGING THE CONTENTS OF SAID DRAWER MEANS UPON SAID PLATFORM MEANS; AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE PRESENCE OF A WEIGHT ON SAID PLATFORM MEANS FOR CAUSING ACTUATION OF SAID COIN DISPENSING MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3112019A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-12-01 | 1968-06-01 | 1968-12-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-01 | 1972-06-01 | 1972-12-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-01 | 1976-06-01 | 1976-12-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |