US3207428A
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Escrow cup for coin-operated vending machine and the like
Assignee: Coin Acceptors Inc
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Filing: 1962-08-15
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Granted: 1965-09-21
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Expires: 1982-08-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph A Lotspeich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:19
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F9/00; G07F9/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
IN AN ESCROW CUP FOR COIN-OPERATED VENDING MACHINES AND THE LIKE: (A) A HOUSING PROVIDING A COIN CONTAINER, SAID HOUSING CONTAINING A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED GATE THAT CONSTITUTES A WALL OF SAID CONTAINER, THE GATE INCLUDING A LOCK ELEMENT, (B) A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED FIRST LEVER SELECTIVELY ENGAGING SAID LOCK ELEMENT AND RETAINING SAID GATE IN A CLOSED POSITION, (C) A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED SECOND LEVER OPERATIVELY CONNECTED AND ATTACHED TO SAID LOCK ELEMENT AND ENGAGING SAID FIRST LEVER, SAID SECOND LEVERL CAMMING SAID FIRST LEVER TO DISENGAGE THELOCK ELEMENT AND RELEASE SAID GATE AND SUBSEQUENTLY PIVOTING SAID GATE BY THE LOCK ELEMENT TO AN OPEN POSITION UPON ROTATION OF SAID SECOND LEVER IN ONE DIRECTION, (D) MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY ROTATING SAID SECOND LEVER, AND (E) THE SECOND LEVER BY ITS CONNECTION AND ATTACHMENT TO THE LOCK ELEMENT PIVOTING THE GATE TO A CLOSE POSITION UPON ROTATION OF THE SECOND LEVER IN THE OTHER DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
IN AN ESCROW CUP FOR COIN-OPERATED VENDING MACHINES AND THE LIKE: (A) A HOUSING PROVIDING A COIN CONTAINER, SAID HOUSING CONTAINING A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED GATE THAT CONSTITUTES A WALL OF SAID CONTAINER, THE GATE INCLUDING A LOCK ELEMENT, (B) A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED FIRST LEVER SELECTIVELY ENGAGING SAID LOCK ELEMENT AND RETAINING SAID GATE IN A CLOSED POSITION, (C) A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED SECOND LEVER OPERATIVELY CONNECTED AND ATTACHED TO SAID LOCK ELEMENT AND ENGAGING SAID FIRST LEVER, SAID SECOND LEVERL CAMMING SAID FIRST LEVER TO DISENGAGE THELOCK ELEMENT AND RELEASE SAID GATE AND SUBSEQUENTLY PIVOTING SAID GATE BY THE LOCK ELEMENT TO AN OPEN POSITION UPON ROTATION OF SAID SECOND LEVER IN ONE DIRECTION, (D) MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY ROTATING SAID SECOND LEVER, AND (E) THE SECOND LEVER BY ITS CONNECTION AND ATTACHMENT TO THE LOCK ELEMENT PIVOTING THE GATE TO A CLOSE POSITION UPON ROTATION OF THE SECOND LEVER IN THE OTHER DIRECTION.
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) | 1968-09-20 | 1969-03-22 | 1969-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-20 | 1973-03-22 | 1973-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-20 | 1977-03-22 | 1977-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |