US3190488A
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Article dispenser with superposed reserve supply
Assignee: Universal Match Corp
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Filing: 1963-08-16
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Granted: 1965-06-22
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Expires: 1983-08-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alvin W Holstein
- 👤 Harry H Pryor
- 👤 Robert D Stayton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:31
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F11/00; G07F11/02; G07F11/04; G07F11/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
ARTICLE DISPENSING APPARATUS COMPRISING A FIXED SUPPORTING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A ROW OF ARTICLES TO BE DISPENSED IN A FIRST TIER, MEANS FOR RELEASABLY HOLDING A RESERVE ROW OF ARTICLES IN A SECOND TIER DIRECTLY ABOVE THE FIRST TIER, SAID HOLDING MEANS BEING MOVABLE FROM A RESERVE-ROW-SUPPORTING POSITION FOR SUPPORTING ARTICLES IN SAID RESERVE ROW BY THEIR BOTTOMS TO A RETRACTED POSITION CLEAR OF ARTICLES IN SAID RESERVE ROW TO PERMIT SAID RESERVE ROW TO DROP, MEANS FOR DISPENSING ARTICLES FROM THE FIRST TIER, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID HOLDING MEANS TO ITS SAID
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
ARTICLE DISPENSING APPARATUS COMPRISING A FIXED SUPPORTING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A ROW OF ARTICLES TO BE DISPENSED IN A FIRST TIER, MEANS FOR RELEASABLY HOLDING A RESERVE ROW OF ARTICLES IN A SECOND TIER DIRECTLY ABOVE THE FIRST TIER, SAID HOLDING MEANS BEING MOVABLE FROM A RESERVE-ROW-SUPPORTING POSITION FOR SUPPORTING ARTICLES IN SAID RESERVE ROW BY THEIR BOTTOMS TO A RETRACTED POSITION CLEAR OF ARTICLES IN SAID RESERVE ROW TO PERMIT SAID RESERVE ROW TO DROP, MEANS FOR DISPENSING ARTICLES FROM THE FIRST TIER, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID HOLDING MEANS TO ITS SAID
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) | 1968-06-21 | 1968-12-21 | 1969-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-21 | 1972-12-21 | 1973-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-21 | 1976-12-21 | 1977-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |