US3173576A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-08-23
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Granted: 1965-03-16
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Expires: 1982-08-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Nelson B Henry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:57
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D7/00; B67D7/06; B67D7/08; B67D7/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
IN A CONTROL FOR A DISPENSING DEVICE OF THE CLASS WHEREIN A PAIR OF DISKS IN THE DISPENSING DEVICE ARE ROTATED IN RESPONSE TO THE FLOW OF MATERIAL FROM THE DISPENSING MACHINE TO RESPECTIVELY INDICATE THE MONETARY VALUE OF THE MATERIAL BEING DISPENSED AND THE VOLUMETRIC AMOUNT OF SUCH MATERIAL, A ROTATABLE DIAL HAVING A ZERO POSITION, MEANS FOR SETTING SAID DIAL IN A SELECTED RADIAL POSITION ELECTRO-MECHANICAL MEANS FOR INDEXING SAID DIAL IN RESPONSE TO ROTATION OF EITHER OF SAID DISKS, A SELECTOR SWITCH FOR SELECTIVELY CONNECTING SAID ELECTRO-MECHANICAL MEANS TO EITHER OF SAID DISKS, A SOURCE OF CURRENT CONNECTED VIA SAID SELECTOR SWITCH TO SAID ELECTRO-MECHANICAL MEANS FOR ENERGIZING SAID ELECTRO-MECHANICAL MEANS WHEN CONNECTED TO EITHER OF SAID DISKS, A VALVE CONNECTED TO SAID DIS-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
IN A CONTROL FOR A DISPENSING DEVICE OF THE CLASS WHEREIN A PAIR OF DISKS IN THE DISPENSING DEVICE ARE ROTATED IN RESPONSE TO THE FLOW OF MATERIAL FROM THE DISPENSING MACHINE TO RESPECTIVELY INDICATE THE MONETARY VALUE OF THE MATERIAL BEING DISPENSED AND THE VOLUMETRIC AMOUNT OF SUCH MATERIAL, A ROTATABLE DIAL HAVING A ZERO POSITION, MEANS FOR SETTING SAID DIAL IN A SELECTED RADIAL POSITION ELECTRO-MECHANICAL MEANS FOR INDEXING SAID DIAL IN RESPONSE TO ROTATION OF EITHER OF SAID DISKS, A SELECTOR SWITCH FOR SELECTIVELY CONNECTING SAID ELECTRO-MECHANICAL MEANS TO EITHER OF SAID DISKS, A SOURCE OF CURRENT CONNECTED VIA SAID SELECTOR SWITCH TO SAID ELECTRO-MECHANICAL MEANS FOR ENERGIZING SAID ELECTRO-MECHANICAL MEANS WHEN CONNECTED TO EITHER OF SAID DISKS, A VALVE CONNECTED TO SAID DIS-
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) | 1968-03-15 | 1968-09-14 | 1969-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-15 | 1972-09-14 | 1973-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-15 | 1976-09-14 | 1977-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |