US3229797A
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Coin controlled lock
Assignee: American Locker Co Inc
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Filing: 1963-10-15
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1983-10-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wells F Stackhouse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:38
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/14; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/54; Y10T292/546
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
IN A COIN CONTROLLED MECHANISM, A LOCK HAVING A BOLT FOR LOCKING A DOOR IN A CLOSED POSITION, MEANS MOUNTING THE BOLT FOR MOVEMENT TO DOOR LOCKING AND UNLOCKING POSITIONS, MEANS PROVIDING A COIN SLOT AND A COIN PASSAGE IN SAID LOCK, A COIN GUAGING STATION OFFSET FROM AND NORMALLY COMMUNICATING WITH SAID COIN PASSAGE, A GATE MOVABLY MOUNTED TO SAID LOCK AND NORMALLY EXTENDING ACROSS SAID COIN PASSAGE TO DEFLECT COINS PASSING THEREALONG INTO SAID GAUGING STATION, A PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF COINS
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
IN A COIN CONTROLLED MECHANISM, A LOCK HAVING A BOLT FOR LOCKING A DOOR IN A CLOSED POSITION, MEANS MOUNTING THE BOLT FOR MOVEMENT TO DOOR LOCKING AND UNLOCKING POSITIONS, MEANS PROVIDING A COIN SLOT AND A COIN PASSAGE IN SAID LOCK, A COIN GUAGING STATION OFFSET FROM AND NORMALLY COMMUNICATING WITH SAID COIN PASSAGE, A GATE MOVABLY MOUNTED TO SAID LOCK AND NORMALLY EXTENDING ACROSS SAID COIN PASSAGE TO DEFLECT COINS PASSING THEREALONG INTO SAID GAUGING STATION, A PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF COINS
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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) | 1969-01-17 | 1969-07-19 | 1970-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-17 | 1973-07-19 | 1974-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-17 | 1977-07-19 | 1978-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |