US3185279A
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Vending machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-09-06
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Granted: 1965-05-25
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Expires: 1983-09-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Willard B Spears
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:33
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F9/00; G07F9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
AN APPARATUS FOR BOOSTING SALES OF ARTICLES COMPRISING A CABINET STRUCTURE INCLUDING A POINTER ASSEMBLY MOUNTED WITHIN THE CABINET AND INCLUDING INDICIA AND A MOVABLE POINTER FOR ASSOCIATION THEREWITH FOR DISIGNATING CERTAIN INDICIA INDICATING A PARTICULAR ITEM, AND COIN CONTROL MECHANISM FOR OPERATING THE INDICATING MECHANISM, A BONUS CHOICE MECHANSIM ENERGIZED WHEN THE COIN CONTROL MECHANISM IN OPERATED AND INCLUDING A CLOCK MECHANISM HAVING A MINUTE HAND THEREON, SAID MINUTE HAND HAVING A FLEXIBLE SWITCH ACTUATOR, A SWITCH IN A SIGNAL CIRCUIT CLOSED BY THE MINUTE HAND, THE SIGNAL CIRCUIT BEING RENDERED OPERATIVE UPON OPERATION OF THE MINUTE HAND PAST A PREDETERMINED POINT FOR CLOSING THE SWITCH.
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) | 1968-05-24 | 1968-11-23 | 1969-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-24 | 1972-11-23 | 1973-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-24 | 1976-11-23 | 1977-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |