US3240386A
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Vending apparatus
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1964-05-14
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Granted: 1966-03-15
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Expires: 1984-05-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Graham S Mccloy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:25
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F5/00; G07F5/18; G07F9/00; G07F9/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
AN ARTICLE DISPENSING MACHINE, COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND ARTICLE DISPENSING MECHANISMS, EACH DISPENSING MECHANISM INCLUDING A MOVABLE ELEMENT, AND MEANS FOR EFFECTING OPERATION OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND DISPENSING MECHANISMS IN ALTERNATING ORDER, COMPRISING A COMMON ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR, FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID FIRST AND SECOND DISPENSING MECHANISMS RESPECTIVELY, A TWO-POSITION SWITCH EFFECTIVE IN ITS FIRST POSITION TO CONNECT SAID COMMON CONDUCTOR TO SAID FIRST CONDUCTOR AND IN ITS SECOND POSITION TO CONNECT SAID COMMON CONDUCTOR TO SAID SECOND CONDUCTOR, SAID SWITCH HAVING A FIRST ARM DISPOSED, IN THE FIRST POSITION OF THE SWITCH, IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE MOVABLE ELEMENT OF THE FIRST DISPENSING MECHANISM AND OPERABLE THEREBY TO MOVE THE SWITCH IN ONE DIRECTION FROM ITS FIRST POSITION TO ITS SECOND POSITION AND HAVING A SECOND ARM DISPOSED, IN THE SECOND POSITION OF THE SWITCH, IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE MOVABLE ELEMENT OF THE SECOND DISPENSING MECHANISM AND OPERABLE THEREBY TO MOVE THE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
AN ARTICLE DISPENSING MACHINE, COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND ARTICLE DISPENSING MECHANISMS, EACH DISPENSING MECHANISM INCLUDING A MOVABLE ELEMENT, AND MEANS FOR EFFECTING OPERATION OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND DISPENSING MECHANISMS IN ALTERNATING ORDER, COMPRISING A COMMON ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR, FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID FIRST AND SECOND DISPENSING MECHANISMS RESPECTIVELY, A TWO-POSITION SWITCH EFFECTIVE IN ITS FIRST POSITION TO CONNECT SAID COMMON CONDUCTOR TO SAID FIRST CONDUCTOR AND IN ITS SECOND POSITION TO CONNECT SAID COMMON CONDUCTOR TO SAID SECOND CONDUCTOR, SAID SWITCH HAVING A FIRST ARM DISPOSED, IN THE FIRST POSITION OF THE SWITCH, IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE MOVABLE ELEMENT OF THE FIRST DISPENSING MECHANISM AND OPERABLE THEREBY TO MOVE THE SWITCH IN ONE DIRECTION FROM ITS FIRST POSITION TO ITS SECOND POSITION AND HAVING A SECOND ARM DISPOSED, IN THE SECOND POSITION OF THE SWITCH, IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE MOVABLE ELEMENT OF THE SECOND DISPENSING MECHANISM AND OPERABLE THEREBY TO MOVE THE
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1969-03-14 | 1969-09-13 | 1970-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-14 | 1973-09-13 | 1974-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-14 | 1977-09-13 | 1978-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |