US3229880A
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Stamp dispensing machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-01-20
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1984-01-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ewald A Arp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:01
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65C; B65C11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A MACHINE FOR DISPENSING STAMPS FROM AN ELONGATED TRANSVERSELY PERFORATED STRIP OF STAMPS WOUND INTO A ROLL; SAID MACHINE INCLUDING A MAIN FRAME; ROLL SUPPORTING MEANS MOUNTED WITH RESPECT TO SAID MAIN FRAME; A STRIP DRIVE SHAFT ROTATABLY MOUNTED WITH RESPECT TO SAID MAIN FRAME; A STRIP DRIVE SHAFT MOROT; MOTOR ENERGIZING MEANS; DRIVE MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE SPEED OF SAID MOTOR FOR DRIVABLY CONNECTING SAID MOTOR TO SAID STRIP DRIVE SHAFT AFTER SAID MOTOR HAS REACHED AN EFFECTIVE DRIVING SPEED; FIRST MEANS TO PREVENT FEED OF SAID ELONGATED STRIP; SECOND MEANS TO DISABLE SAID FIRST MEANS; MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS FR PRESELECTING THE NUMBER OF STAMPS TO BE DISPENSED FROM SAID MACHINE; SAID MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS, MOTOR ENERGIZING AND SAID SECOND MEANS BEING OPERABLE AT SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME TIME TO CAUSE SAID STRIP TO MOVE THROUGH SAID MACHINE; AND THIRD MEANS OPERABLE TO STOP SAID STAMP STRIP PRECISELY WHEN ALL OF THE LAST STAMP OF SAID PRESELECTED NUMBER OF STAMPS HAS MOVED THROUGH THE MACHINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A MACHINE FOR DISPENSING STAMPS FROM AN ELONGATED TRANSVERSELY PERFORATED STRIP OF STAMPS WOUND INTO A ROLL; SAID MACHINE INCLUDING A MAIN FRAME; ROLL SUPPORTING MEANS MOUNTED WITH RESPECT TO SAID MAIN FRAME; A STRIP DRIVE SHAFT ROTATABLY MOUNTED WITH RESPECT TO SAID MAIN FRAME; A STRIP DRIVE SHAFT MOROT; MOTOR ENERGIZING MEANS; DRIVE MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE SPEED OF SAID MOTOR FOR DRIVABLY CONNECTING SAID MOTOR TO SAID STRIP DRIVE SHAFT AFTER SAID MOTOR HAS REACHED AN EFFECTIVE DRIVING SPEED; FIRST MEANS TO PREVENT FEED OF SAID ELONGATED STRIP; SECOND MEANS TO DISABLE SAID FIRST MEANS; MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS FR PRESELECTING THE NUMBER OF STAMPS TO BE DISPENSED FROM SAID MACHINE; SAID MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS, MOTOR ENERGIZING AND SAID SECOND MEANS BEING OPERABLE AT SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME TIME TO CAUSE SAID STRIP TO MOVE THROUGH SAID MACHINE; AND THIRD MEANS OPERABLE TO STOP SAID STAMP STRIP PRECISELY WHEN ALL OF THE LAST STAMP OF SAID PRESELECTED NUMBER OF STAMPS HAS MOVED THROUGH THE MACHINE.
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) | 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 |