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US3174608A
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Coin controlled newspaper vending machine, and coin controlled mechanism adaptable thereto
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-07-19
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Granted: 1965-03-23
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Expires: 1983-07-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Knickerbocker Karl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:41
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F5/00; G07F5/02; G07F5/04; G07F11/00; G07F11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A COIN OPERATED DISPENSING MECHANISM INCLUDING A SUPPORT STRUCTURE HAVING A DISPENSING MEMBER SUPPORTED THEREBY WHICH IS MOVABLE BETWEEN NON-DISPENSING AND DISPENSING POSITION, A LATCH MECHANISM FOR LOCKING SAID MEMBER AGAINST DISPENSING MOVEMENT COMPRISING: (A) A LATCH PLATE PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED BY SAID MEMBER AND ADAPTED TO PROJECT THEREFROM, (B) A LATCH BAR FIXED TO SAID STRUCTURE AND EXTENDING IN A PLANE NORMAL TO THE PLANE OF SAID PROJECTING LATCH PLATE WHEN SAID MEMBER IS IN ITS NON-DISPENDING POSITION AND TO EXTEND TRANSVERSELY OF THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID LATCH PLATE WHEN SAID MEMBER IS MOVED FROM ITS DISPENSING POSITION TO ITS NON-DISPENSING POSITION, SAID LATCH PLATE HAVING A SLOT-LIKE OPENING THEREIN LYING IN THE PLANE OF SAID BAR AND RECEIVING A PORTION OF SAID BAR WHEN SAID MEMBER IS IN ITS NON-DISPENSING PORTION,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A COIN OPERATED DISPENSING MECHANISM INCLUDING A SUPPORT STRUCTURE HAVING A DISPENSING MEMBER SUPPORTED THEREBY WHICH IS MOVABLE BETWEEN NON-DISPENSING AND DISPENSING POSITION, A LATCH MECHANISM FOR LOCKING SAID MEMBER AGAINST DISPENSING MOVEMENT COMPRISING: (A) A LATCH PLATE PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED BY SAID MEMBER AND ADAPTED TO PROJECT THEREFROM, (B) A LATCH BAR FIXED TO SAID STRUCTURE AND EXTENDING IN A PLANE NORMAL TO THE PLANE OF SAID PROJECTING LATCH PLATE WHEN SAID MEMBER IS IN ITS NON-DISPENDING POSITION AND TO EXTEND TRANSVERSELY OF THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID LATCH PLATE WHEN SAID MEMBER IS MOVED FROM ITS DISPENSING POSITION TO ITS NON-DISPENSING POSITION, SAID LATCH PLATE HAVING A SLOT-LIKE OPENING THEREIN LYING IN THE PLANE OF SAID BAR AND RECEIVING A PORTION OF SAID BAR WHEN SAID MEMBER IS IN ITS NON-DISPENSING PORTION,
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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) | 1968-03-22 | 1968-09-21 | 1969-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-22 | 1972-09-21 | 1973-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-22 | 1976-09-21 | 1977-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |