US3235125A
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Pin-dispensing apparatus
Assignee: Crown Risdon USA Inc
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Filing: 1963-12-03
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Granted: 1966-02-15
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Expires: 1983-12-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl F Sonntag
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/02; B65G47/04; B65G47/12; B65G47/14; B65G47/1407; B65G47/1414; B65G47/1421
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
IN A PIN-DISPENSING APPARATUS, A PIN GUIDE HAVING A SINGLE VERTICAL SLOT FOR CONDUCTING A ROW OF PINS IN ORDERLY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE SHANKS OF SAID PINS DEPENDING INTO SAID SLOT WHILE THE PINS ARE SUPPORTED BY THEIR HEADS RIDING ON THE GUIDE AT THE UPPER EDGE OF SAID SLOT, SAID SLOT HAVING A HOLE ADJACENT ITS OUTLET END PROVIDING A DROP-OUT STATION AT THE END OF SAID GUIDE, A CUT-OFF AND RELEASE DEVICE CO-OPERATING WITH SAID GUIDE ADJACENT SAID DROP-OUT STATION TO RELEASE A PIN ON EACH OPERATING CYCLE OF SAID DEVICE, A PLURALITY OF CHUTES EACH ADAPTED TO CONDUCT SAID PINS ENDWISE THERETHORUGH, MEAN FOR MOVING THE ENTRANCE ENDS OF SAID CHUTES SO THAT THEY REPEATEDLY REGISTER IN TURN WITH SAID HOLE AT THE DROP-OUT STATION, AND MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID CUT-OFF AND RELEASE DEVICE ONE COMPLETE CYCLE IN TIMED RELATION TO SAID CHUTE-MOVING MEANS TO RELEASE A PIN FOR EACH CHANGE OF REGISTRY OF SAID CHUTES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
IN A PIN-DISPENSING APPARATUS, A PIN GUIDE HAVING A SINGLE VERTICAL SLOT FOR CONDUCTING A ROW OF PINS IN ORDERLY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE SHANKS OF SAID PINS DEPENDING INTO SAID SLOT WHILE THE PINS ARE SUPPORTED BY THEIR HEADS RIDING ON THE GUIDE AT THE UPPER EDGE OF SAID SLOT, SAID SLOT HAVING A HOLE ADJACENT ITS OUTLET END PROVIDING A DROP-OUT STATION AT THE END OF SAID GUIDE, A CUT-OFF AND RELEASE DEVICE CO-OPERATING WITH SAID GUIDE ADJACENT SAID DROP-OUT STATION TO RELEASE A PIN ON EACH OPERATING CYCLE OF SAID DEVICE, A PLURALITY OF CHUTES EACH ADAPTED TO CONDUCT SAID PINS ENDWISE THERETHORUGH, MEAN FOR MOVING THE ENTRANCE ENDS OF SAID CHUTES SO THAT THEY REPEATEDLY REGISTER IN TURN WITH SAID HOLE AT THE DROP-OUT STATION, AND MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID CUT-OFF AND RELEASE DEVICE ONE COMPLETE CYCLE IN TIMED RELATION TO SAID CHUTE-MOVING MEANS TO RELEASE A PIN FOR EACH CHANGE OF REGISTRY OF SAID CHUTES.
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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) | 1969-02-14 | 1969-08-16 | 1970-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-14 | 1973-08-16 | 1974-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-14 | 1977-08-16 | 1978-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |