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US3163170A
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Device for dispensing disks and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-10-05
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Granted: 1964-12-29
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Expires: 1980-10-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis H Gates
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:32
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D9/00; G07D9/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A DEVICE FOR DISPENSING DISKS AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING A PAIR OF OPEN-TOPPED TROUGHS DISPOSED END-TO-END AND INVERTED RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER AND HAVING CLOSED ENDS ADJACENT EACH OTHER AND OPEN ENDS OPPOSITE EACH OTHER, AND SINGLE WALL MEANS CLOSING SAID CLOSED ENDS OF THE TROUGHS AND HAVING A PORTION CLOSING ONE TROUGH AND A PORTION CLOSING THE OTHER TROUGH, SAID WALL MEANS PROVIDING AT EACH CLOSED END OF EACH TROUGH A FLAT SURFACE THAT EXTENDS FROM THE BOTTOM OF EACH TROUGH UPWARDLY AND TERMINATES IN A HORIZONTAL EDGE SPACED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE TROUGH A DISTANCE SUBSTANTIALLY LESS THAN THE WIDTH OF THE INSIDE OF THE TROUGH, THE SIDE OF EACH SAID WALL PORTION OPPOSITE ITS ASSOCIATED TROUGH PROVIDING AN
Claim 2
Independent Claim
122 words
A DEVICE FOR DISPENSING DISKS AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING A PAIR OF OPEN-TOPPED TROUGHS DISPOSED END-TO-END AND INVERTED RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER AND HAVING CLOSED ENDS ADJACENT EACH OTHER AND OPEN ENDS OPPOSITE EACH OTHER, AND SINGLE WALL MEANS CLOSING SAID CLOSED ENDS OF THE TROUGHS AND HAVING A PORTION CLOSING ONE TROUGH AND A PORTION CLOSING THE OTHER TROUGH, SAID WALL MEANS PROVIDING AT EACH CLOSED END OF EACH TROUGH A FLAT SURFACE THAT EXTENDS FROM THE BOTTOM OF EACH TROUGH UPWARDLY AND TERMINATES IN A HORIZONTAL EDGE SPACED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE TROUGH A DISTANCE SUBSTANTIALLY LESS THAN THE WIDTH OF THE INSIDE OF THE TROUGH, THE SIDE OF EACH SAID WALL PORTION OPPOSITE ITS ASSOCIATED TROUGH PROVIDING AN
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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) | 1967-12-29 | 1968-06-29 | 1968-12-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-29 | 1972-06-29 | 1972-12-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-29 | 1976-06-29 | 1976-12-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |