US3190706A
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Commodity vending machine
Assignee: Rudd Melikian Inc
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Filing: 1963-11-20
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Granted: 1965-06-22
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Expires: 1983-11-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Creel W Hatcher
- 👤 Harry W Clauss
- 👤 John E Mellor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 16:47
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F11/00; G07F11/62
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
APPARATUS FOR SEQUENTIALLY VENDING COMMODITIES COMPRISING A GENERALLY RECTANGULAR COMMODITY TRAY, AN ODD NUMBER OF BOXES POSITIONED ON SAID TRAY AND SLIDABLY SHIFTABLE THROUGH A CLOSED CIRCUITS HAVING TWO FILES THROUGH AND BETWEEN THE ADJACENT ENDS OF WHICH THE BOXES ARE SHIFTED, DRIVING MEANS MOUNTED ON THE TRAY ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID BOXES ON THE TRAY FOR TRANSFERRING BOXES AT THE END OF A FILE FROM ONE FILE TO THE OTHER AND FOR MOVING EACH OF SAID FILES FROM ONE END OF THE TRAY TO THE OTHER, MEANS OPERATED BY SAID DRIVING MEANS OPERABLE TO STOP SAID POWER DRIVING MEANS WHEN ONE OF THE BOXES IS AT A POINT IN SAID CIRCUIT PARTWAY BETWEEN THE TWO FILES, AN ENCLOSURE SURROUNDING SAID TRAY, AND AN ACCESS OPENING IN SAID ENCLOSURE SIZED AND POSITIONED TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO ONLY THE BOX OCCUPYING A PRESELECTED POSITION ON THE TRAY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
APPARATUS FOR SEQUENTIALLY VENDING COMMODITIES COMPRISING A GENERALLY RECTANGULAR COMMODITY TRAY, AN ODD NUMBER OF BOXES POSITIONED ON SAID TRAY AND SLIDABLY SHIFTABLE THROUGH A CLOSED CIRCUITS HAVING TWO FILES THROUGH AND BETWEEN THE ADJACENT ENDS OF WHICH THE BOXES ARE SHIFTED, DRIVING MEANS MOUNTED ON THE TRAY ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID BOXES ON THE TRAY FOR TRANSFERRING BOXES AT THE END OF A FILE FROM ONE FILE TO THE OTHER AND FOR MOVING EACH OF SAID FILES FROM ONE END OF THE TRAY TO THE OTHER, MEANS OPERATED BY SAID DRIVING MEANS OPERABLE TO STOP SAID POWER DRIVING MEANS WHEN ONE OF THE BOXES IS AT A POINT IN SAID CIRCUIT PARTWAY BETWEEN THE TWO FILES, AN ENCLOSURE SURROUNDING SAID TRAY, AND AN ACCESS OPENING IN SAID ENCLOSURE SIZED AND POSITIONED TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO ONLY THE BOX OCCUPYING A PRESELECTED POSITION ON THE TRAY.
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 |