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Consumable key vending system
Assignee: Maxwell AG
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Filing: 1963-07-25
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Granted: 1965-09-07
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Expires: 1983-07-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James A Maxwell
- 👤 James M Heath
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:08
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F7/00; G07F7/02; G06; G06Q; G06Q20/00; G06Q20/30; G06Q20/34; G06Q20/343; G06Q20/3433
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A CARD-TYPE CONSUMABLE KEY FOR USE WITH A VENDING DEVICE ADAPTED TO PROGRESSIVELY CONSUME THE KEY IN PROPORTION TO THE MONETARY VALUE OF THE COMMODITY VENDED, SAID CONSUMABLE KEY COMPRISING; AN ELONGATED SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT MEMBER HAVING A HANDLE PORTION CONSUMABLE PORTION AT OPPOSITE ENDS THEREOF, SAID CONSUMABLE PORTION BEING DIMENSIONED FOR INSERTION INTO A VENDING DEVICE RECEPTION MEANS AND SAID HANDLE PORTION INCLUDING SHOULDER MEANS FOR COOPERATION WITH THE RECEPTION MEANS TO POSITION THE EDGES OF SAID CONSUMABLE PORTION OPPOSITE SAID HANDLE PORTION IN A PREDETERMINED POSITION WITHIN SAID HANDLE PORTION IN A PREDETERMINED PORTION INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF CONTINUOUS KEY-TYPE RIDGES PARALLEL TO THE DIRECTION OF ELONGATION OF SAID MEMBER AND FORMING A UNIQUE RECOGNITION CODE FOR COOPERATION WITH A VENDING DEVICE SENSING MEANS ADAPTED TO CHECK THE AUTHENTICITY OF SAID MEMBER AND TO DETERMINE THE REMAINING LENGTH OF THE CONSUMABLE PORTION, SAID MEMBER ALSO INCLUDING A RETAINING SHOULDER FOR COOPERATION WITH A VENDING DEVICE LOCKING MEANS ADAPTED TO SECURELY LOCK SAID MEMBER IN SAID PREDETERMINED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A CARD-TYPE CONSUMABLE KEY FOR USE WITH A VENDING DEVICE ADAPTED TO PROGRESSIVELY CONSUME THE KEY IN PROPORTION TO THE MONETARY VALUE OF THE COMMODITY VENDED, SAID CONSUMABLE KEY COMPRISING; AN ELONGATED SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT MEMBER HAVING A HANDLE PORTION CONSUMABLE PORTION AT OPPOSITE ENDS THEREOF, SAID CONSUMABLE PORTION BEING DIMENSIONED FOR INSERTION INTO A VENDING DEVICE RECEPTION MEANS AND SAID HANDLE PORTION INCLUDING SHOULDER MEANS FOR COOPERATION WITH THE RECEPTION MEANS TO POSITION THE EDGES OF SAID CONSUMABLE PORTION OPPOSITE SAID HANDLE PORTION IN A PREDETERMINED POSITION WITHIN SAID HANDLE PORTION IN A PREDETERMINED PORTION INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF CONTINUOUS KEY-TYPE RIDGES PARALLEL TO THE DIRECTION OF ELONGATION OF SAID MEMBER AND FORMING A UNIQUE RECOGNITION CODE FOR COOPERATION WITH A VENDING DEVICE SENSING MEANS ADAPTED TO CHECK THE AUTHENTICITY OF SAID MEMBER AND TO DETERMINE THE REMAINING LENGTH OF THE CONSUMABLE PORTION, SAID MEMBER ALSO INCLUDING A RETAINING SHOULDER FOR COOPERATION WITH A VENDING DEVICE LOCKING MEANS ADAPTED TO SECURELY LOCK SAID MEMBER IN SAID PREDETERMINED POSITION.
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) | 1968-09-06 | 1969-03-08 | 1969-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-06 | 1973-03-08 | 1973-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-06 | 1977-03-08 | 1977-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |