US3227307A
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First-in first-out candy machine
Assignee: Automatic Canteen Co
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Filing: 1963-05-22
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Granted: 1966-01-04
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Expires: 1983-05-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William A Auerbach
- 👤 Paul F Reibel
- 👤 Arthur R Ericson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:59
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F11/00; G07F11/02; G07F11/04; G07F11/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
40 words
IN A MERCHANDISING MACHINE; A PLURALITY OF GENERALLY VERTICALLY DISPOSED ENDLESS CONVEYORS, RESPECTIVE PAIRS OF UPPER AND LOWER ROLLERS SUPPORTING SAID CONVEYORS, CARRIER SPACED ALONG THE LENGTH OF EACH OF SAID CONVEYORS AND ADPATED TO SUPPORT ARTICLES OF MERCHANDISE, DRIVE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
40 words
IN A MERCHANDISING MACHINE; A PLURALITY OF GENERALLY VERTICALLY DISPOSED ENDLESS CONVEYORS, RESPECTIVE PAIRS OF UPPER AND LOWER ROLLERS SUPPORTING SAID CONVEYORS, CARRIER SPACED ALONG THE LENGTH OF EACH OF SAID CONVEYORS AND ADPATED TO SUPPORT ARTICLES OF MERCHANDISE, DRIVE
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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) | 1969-01-03 | 1969-07-05 | 1970-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-03 | 1973-07-05 | 1974-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-03 | 1977-07-05 | 1978-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |