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US3189218A
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Dispensing apparatus
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1963-02-25
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Granted: 1965-06-15
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Expires: 1983-02-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis A Gasparini
- 👤 John A Gormley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 08:41
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F5/00; G07F5/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A DISPENSING MACHINE COMPRISING A MAGAZINE STRUCTURE FOR RETAINING ARTICLES TO BE DISPENSED, A PLURALITY OF RELEASING MECHANISMS FOR RELEASING ARTICLES FROM SAID MAGAZINE STRUCTURE, A RECIPROCABLE CARRIAGE FOR OPERATING A SELECTED ONE OF SAID RELEASING MECHANISMS, A PLURALITY OF ENGAGING ELEMENTS CARRIED BY SAID CARRIAGE AND HAVING PORTIONS MOVABLE INTO DRIVING RELATION TO SAID RELEASING MECHANISMS RESPECTIVELY, A LOCKING MEMBER FOR LOCKING EACH RELEASING MECHANISM AGAINST MOVEMENT, EACH ENGAGING ELEMENT AND THE LOCKING MEMBER ASSOCIATED THEREWITH BEING MOUNTED IN SAID RELATION TO EACH OTHER THAT SAID ENGAGING ELEMENT, UPON MOVEMENT INTO DRIVING RELATION TO ITS ASSOCIATED RELEASING MECHANISM, MOVES SAID LOCKING MEMBER OUT OF LOCKING RELATION TO SAID RELEASING MECHANISM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A DISPENSING MACHINE COMPRISING A MAGAZINE STRUCTURE FOR RETAINING ARTICLES TO BE DISPENSED, A PLURALITY OF RELEASING MECHANISMS FOR RELEASING ARTICLES FROM SAID MAGAZINE STRUCTURE, A RECIPROCABLE CARRIAGE FOR OPERATING A SELECTED ONE OF SAID RELEASING MECHANISMS, A PLURALITY OF ENGAGING ELEMENTS CARRIED BY SAID CARRIAGE AND HAVING PORTIONS MOVABLE INTO DRIVING RELATION TO SAID RELEASING MECHANISMS RESPECTIVELY, A LOCKING MEMBER FOR LOCKING EACH RELEASING MECHANISM AGAINST MOVEMENT, EACH ENGAGING ELEMENT AND THE LOCKING MEMBER ASSOCIATED THEREWITH BEING MOUNTED IN SAID RELATION TO EACH OTHER THAT SAID ENGAGING ELEMENT, UPON MOVEMENT INTO DRIVING RELATION TO ITS ASSOCIATED RELEASING MECHANISM, MOVES SAID LOCKING MEMBER OUT OF LOCKING RELATION TO SAID RELEASING MECHANISM.
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) | 1968-06-14 | 1968-12-14 | 1969-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-14 | 1972-12-14 | 1973-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-14 | 1976-12-14 | 1977-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |