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Reversible gravity feed can rack
Assignee: Southern Spring Bed Co
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Filing: 1964-01-27
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Granted: 1965-08-31
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Expires: 1984-01-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr John B Pendergrast
- 👤 Ira J Silberman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:11
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F1/00; A47F1/04; A47F1/12; A47F1/121
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
IN A GRAVITY FEED CAN RACK MOUNTED ON A RIGID SUPPORT SUCH AS A SUPERMARKET STAND: (A) A CAN SUPPORTING AND DISPENSING SHELF OF A WIDTH SUFFICIENT TO HOLD AT LEAST THE LENGTH OF ONE CAN AND OF A LENGTH TO HOLD A PLURALITY OF CANS ARRANGED EACH RESTING WITH THE CYLINDRICAL SIDE THEREOF AND IN A ROW OF CANS ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE SHELF, (B) A FRONT CAN STOPPING MEMBER ON SAID SHELF AND A REAR CAN STOPPING MEMBER ON SAID SHELF PREVENTING CANS FROM COMPLETELY ROLLING THEREFROM WHEN SAID SHELF IS TILTED, (C) MEANS FOR MANUALLY INCLINING SAID SHELF FORWARDLY FOR GRAVITY FEEDING CANS TOWARD THE FRONT WHEREBY AS A CAN IS REMOVED MANUALLY BY HAND ANOTHER CAN AND ALL THE CANS BEHIND ROLL FORWARD TO THE CAN STOPPING MEMBER ON THE FRONT; AND CONVERSELY MEANS FOR INCLINING SAID SHELF MANUALLY BY HAND TO A REARWARDLY INCLINED POSITION SO THAT CANS MANUALLY PLACED ON THE FRONT, TO LOAD SAID SHELF, ROLL TO THE REAR UNTIL THE RACK IS FULL, SAID MEANS INCLUDING, (D) A FULCRUM MEANS ON EACH SIDE OF SAID SHELF AND BEING LOCATED APPROXIMATELY IN THE CENTER OF THE RACK TO PROVIDE STABILITY AND BALANCE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
IN A GRAVITY FEED CAN RACK MOUNTED ON A RIGID SUPPORT SUCH AS A SUPERMARKET STAND: (A) A CAN SUPPORTING AND DISPENSING SHELF OF A WIDTH SUFFICIENT TO HOLD AT LEAST THE LENGTH OF ONE CAN AND OF A LENGTH TO HOLD A PLURALITY OF CANS ARRANGED EACH RESTING WITH THE CYLINDRICAL SIDE THEREOF AND IN A ROW OF CANS ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE SHELF, (B) A FRONT CAN STOPPING MEMBER ON SAID SHELF AND A REAR CAN STOPPING MEMBER ON SAID SHELF PREVENTING CANS FROM COMPLETELY ROLLING THEREFROM WHEN SAID SHELF IS TILTED, (C) MEANS FOR MANUALLY INCLINING SAID SHELF FORWARDLY FOR GRAVITY FEEDING CANS TOWARD THE FRONT WHEREBY AS A CAN IS REMOVED MANUALLY BY HAND ANOTHER CAN AND ALL THE CANS BEHIND ROLL FORWARD TO THE CAN STOPPING MEMBER ON THE FRONT; AND CONVERSELY MEANS FOR INCLINING SAID SHELF MANUALLY BY HAND TO A REARWARDLY INCLINED POSITION SO THAT CANS MANUALLY PLACED ON THE FRONT, TO LOAD SAID SHELF, ROLL TO THE REAR UNTIL THE RACK IS FULL, SAID MEANS INCLUDING, (D) A FULCRUM MEANS ON EACH SIDE OF SAID SHELF AND BEING LOCATED APPROXIMATELY IN THE CENTER OF THE RACK TO PROVIDE STABILITY AND BALANCE.
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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) | 1968-08-30 | 1969-03-01 | 1969-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-30 | 1973-03-01 | 1973-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-30 | 1977-03-01 | 1977-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |