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Mechanism for coin operated vending machines
Assignee: Rock Ola Manufacturing Corp
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Filing: 1963-01-29
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Granted: 1965-04-20
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Expires: 1983-01-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis T Murphy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:09
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F9/00; G07F9/08; G07F5/00; G07F5/20; G07F5/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
IN A VENDING MACHINE, A CREDIT ACCUMULATING MECHANISM ADAPTED TO INDEX TO A PREDETERMINED POSITION TO THEREBY INITIATE EACH VEND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DEPOSIT OF A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT OF MONEY IN THE MACHINE AND TO EFFECT COLLECTION OF SAID MONEY, MEANS FOR STEPBY-STEP RESETTING SAID ACCUMULATING MECHANISM TO A ZERO POSITIONN DURING AND PRIOR TO COMPLETION OF EACH VEND, COUNTER MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID ACCUMULATING MECHANISM, AND MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID COUNTER MEANS IN RESPONSE TO AND SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH EACH RESETTING STEP OF SAID ACCUMULATING MECHANISM WHEREBY THE AMOUNT OF MONEY COLLECTED FOR EACH AND SUCCESSIVE VENDS WILL BE RECORDED ON AND TOTALIZED BY SAID COUNTER MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
IN A VENDING MACHINE, A CREDIT ACCUMULATING MECHANISM ADAPTED TO INDEX TO A PREDETERMINED POSITION TO THEREBY INITIATE EACH VEND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DEPOSIT OF A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT OF MONEY IN THE MACHINE AND TO EFFECT COLLECTION OF SAID MONEY, MEANS FOR STEPBY-STEP RESETTING SAID ACCUMULATING MECHANISM TO A ZERO POSITIONN DURING AND PRIOR TO COMPLETION OF EACH VEND, COUNTER MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID ACCUMULATING MECHANISM, AND MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID COUNTER MEANS IN RESPONSE TO AND SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH EACH RESETTING STEP OF SAID ACCUMULATING MECHANISM WHEREBY THE AMOUNT OF MONEY COLLECTED FOR EACH AND SUCCESSIVE VENDS WILL BE RECORDED ON AND TOTALIZED BY SAID COUNTER MEANS.
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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) | 1968-04-19 | 1968-10-19 | 1969-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-19 | 1972-10-19 | 1973-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-19 | 1976-10-19 | 1977-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |