US3213653A
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Lock and seal for vending machines
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-08-05
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Granted: 1965-10-26
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Expires: 1983-08-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold T Probasco
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:55
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F9/00; G07F9/10; E; E05; E05B; E05B73/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5093; Y10T70/554; Y10T70/5562; Y10T70/5575; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7441; Y10T70/7486; Y10T70/7508; Y10T70/7559; Y10T70/7667; Y10T70/7706
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A LOCK AND SEAL FOR VENDING MACHINES, COMPRISING: (A) A CONTAINER FOR MERCHANDISE; (B) A COVER FITTED OVER SAID CONTAINER, SAID COVER HAVING A LOCK UNIT RECEIVING SLEEVE INCLUDING LOCKING GROOVES; (C) A CAP COVERING THE INNER END OF SAID SLEEVE AND DEFINING THEREWITH A SEAL RECEIVING CAVITY; (D) A DISTORTABLE SEAL ELEMENT IN SAID CAVITY; (E) A TIE ROD EXTENDING THROUGH SAID CONTAINER AND TERMINATING IN A SCREW THREADED END PROJECTING INTO SAID SLEEVE THROUGH SAID CAVITY AND SEAL ELEMENT THEREIN; (F) AND A LOCK UNIT ADAPTED TO FIT WITHIN SAID SLEEVE AND INCLUDING LOCKING MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID LOCKING GROOVES TO SECURE SAID LOCK UNIT AGAINST ROTATION, A KEY FOR RELEASING SAID LOCKING MEANS, AND A SCREW THREADED INNER END ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID TIE ROD TO DRAW SAID LOCK UNIT INTO SAID CAVITY AND FORCE SAID SEAL ELEMENT INTO SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID TIE ROD AND THE WALLS OF SAID CAVITY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A LOCK AND SEAL FOR VENDING MACHINES, COMPRISING: (A) A CONTAINER FOR MERCHANDISE; (B) A COVER FITTED OVER SAID CONTAINER, SAID COVER HAVING A LOCK UNIT RECEIVING SLEEVE INCLUDING LOCKING GROOVES; (C) A CAP COVERING THE INNER END OF SAID SLEEVE AND DEFINING THEREWITH A SEAL RECEIVING CAVITY; (D) A DISTORTABLE SEAL ELEMENT IN SAID CAVITY; (E) A TIE ROD EXTENDING THROUGH SAID CONTAINER AND TERMINATING IN A SCREW THREADED END PROJECTING INTO SAID SLEEVE THROUGH SAID CAVITY AND SEAL ELEMENT THEREIN; (F) AND A LOCK UNIT ADAPTED TO FIT WITHIN SAID SLEEVE AND INCLUDING LOCKING MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID LOCKING GROOVES TO SECURE SAID LOCK UNIT AGAINST ROTATION, A KEY FOR RELEASING SAID LOCKING MEANS, AND A SCREW THREADED INNER END ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID TIE ROD TO DRAW SAID LOCK UNIT INTO SAID CAVITY AND FORCE SAID SEAL ELEMENT INTO SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID TIE ROD AND THE WALLS OF SAID CAVITY.
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) | 1968-10-25 | 1969-04-26 | 1969-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-25 | 1973-04-26 | 1973-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-25 | 1977-04-26 | 1977-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |