US3208573A
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Coin-operated devices for vending services or articles or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-08-26
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Granted: 1965-09-28
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Expires: 1984-08-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Frank E Carroll
- 👤 Channing C Edington
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:46
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
IN COMBINATION: A PARKING METER INCLUDING A TIMER, INDICATOR MECHANISM INCLUDING A ROTARY PART, AND COINCONTROLED MEANS FOR SETTING SAID INDICTOR MECHANISM TO INDICATE PURCHASED TIME ON THE METER AND FOR EFFECTING THE DRIVING OF SAID INDICATOR MECHANISM BY SAID TIMER TO INDICATE TIME EXPIRATION ON THE METER; AND MEANS FOR DISPENSING MERCHANTABLE TOKENS, COMPRISING AN AXIALLY-PROJECTING SLIDE-ACTUATOR LUG CARRIED BY SAID ROTARY PART OF THE INDICATOR MECHANISM, AND A DISPENSING SLIDE HAVING A PART POSITIONED TO BE ENGAGED BY SAID SLIDE-ACTUATOR LUG, SAID LUG-ENGAGED PART HAVING A SPRING-LOADED CONNECTION TO SAID SLIDE SUCH AS TO YIELD TO RETURN MOVEMENT OF SAID ROTARY PART TOWARD TIME-EXPIRED POSITION WITHOUT AFFECTING THE POSITION OF SAID SLIDE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
IN COMBINATION: A PARKING METER INCLUDING A TIMER, INDICATOR MECHANISM INCLUDING A ROTARY PART, AND COINCONTROLED MEANS FOR SETTING SAID INDICTOR MECHANISM TO INDICATE PURCHASED TIME ON THE METER AND FOR EFFECTING THE DRIVING OF SAID INDICATOR MECHANISM BY SAID TIMER TO INDICATE TIME EXPIRATION ON THE METER; AND MEANS FOR DISPENSING MERCHANTABLE TOKENS, COMPRISING AN AXIALLY-PROJECTING SLIDE-ACTUATOR LUG CARRIED BY SAID ROTARY PART OF THE INDICATOR MECHANISM, AND A DISPENSING SLIDE HAVING A PART POSITIONED TO BE ENGAGED BY SAID SLIDE-ACTUATOR LUG, SAID LUG-ENGAGED PART HAVING A SPRING-LOADED CONNECTION TO SAID SLIDE SUCH AS TO YIELD TO RETURN MOVEMENT OF SAID ROTARY PART TOWARD TIME-EXPIRED POSITION WITHOUT AFFECTING THE POSITION OF SAID SLIDE.
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) | 1968-09-27 | 1969-03-29 | 1969-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-27 | 1973-03-29 | 1973-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-27 | 1977-03-29 | 1977-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |