US3241647A
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Coin-operated bowling-shoe renting apparatus
Assignee: Automata Inc
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Filing: 1964-07-27
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Granted: 1966-03-22
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Expires: 1984-07-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl N Moore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:25
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/10; G07F17/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A SPORT-SHOE RENTING APPARATUS COMPRISING, A CABINET A RACK IN THE CABINET FOR THE SUPPORT OF A PAIR OF SPORT SHOES, A DOOR ON THE CABINET SHIFTABLE INTO AND OUT OF CLOSED POSITION, DOOR-LATCHING MECHANISM, COIN-ACTIVATED ELECTRICAL UNITS FOR CONTROLLING THE DOOR-LATCHING MECHANISM TO PERMIT ACCESS TO THE SHOES AND THE RELATCHING OF THE DOOR FOLLOWING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE RENTED SHOES ON THE RACK, SAID COIN-ACTIVATED ELECTRICAL UNITS INCLUDING MEANS FOR HOLDING TWO SUCCESSIVELY-INSERTED COINS IN SEPARATE TEMPORARY POSITIONS IN THE CABINET, MEANS ACTIVATED BY THE COINS IN THEIR HOLDING POSITIONS FOR RETRACTING THE DOOR-LATCHING MECHANISM TO PERMIT OPENING OF THE DOOR FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE SHOES, OTHER MEANS ACTIVATED BY THE DISPLACEMENT OF THE SHOES ON THE RACK FOR RELEASING THE DOOR-LATCHING MECHANISM UPON THE CLOSING OF THE DOOR AND ALSO EFFECTING THE RELEASE OF THE TWO COINS, ONE FOR DISCHARGE INTO THE CABINET AND THE OTHER FOR DISCHARGE EXTERIORLY OF THE CABINET FOR RETURN TO THE DEPOSITOR OF THE COINS, AND A MANUAL KEY-OPERATED LOCKING ARM MOUNTED ON THE DOOR TO PERMIT STORAGE OF PERSONAL SHOES AND LOCKING THE DOOR IN THE INTERIM DURING THE USE OF RENTED SHOES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
A SPORT-SHOE RENTING APPARATUS COMPRISING, A CABINET A RACK IN THE CABINET FOR THE SUPPORT OF A PAIR OF SPORT SHOES, A DOOR ON THE CABINET SHIFTABLE INTO AND OUT OF CLOSED POSITION, DOOR-LATCHING MECHANISM, COIN-ACTIVATED ELECTRICAL UNITS FOR CONTROLLING THE DOOR-LATCHING MECHANISM TO PERMIT ACCESS TO THE SHOES AND THE RELATCHING OF THE DOOR FOLLOWING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE RENTED SHOES ON THE RACK, SAID COIN-ACTIVATED ELECTRICAL UNITS INCLUDING MEANS FOR HOLDING TWO SUCCESSIVELY-INSERTED COINS IN SEPARATE TEMPORARY POSITIONS IN THE CABINET, MEANS ACTIVATED BY THE COINS IN THEIR HOLDING POSITIONS FOR RETRACTING THE DOOR-LATCHING MECHANISM TO PERMIT OPENING OF THE DOOR FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE SHOES, OTHER MEANS ACTIVATED BY THE DISPLACEMENT OF THE SHOES ON THE RACK FOR RELEASING THE DOOR-LATCHING MECHANISM UPON THE CLOSING OF THE DOOR AND ALSO EFFECTING THE RELEASE OF THE TWO COINS, ONE FOR DISCHARGE INTO THE CABINET AND THE OTHER FOR DISCHARGE EXTERIORLY OF THE CABINET FOR RETURN TO THE DEPOSITOR OF THE COINS, AND A MANUAL KEY-OPERATED LOCKING ARM MOUNTED ON THE DOOR TO PERMIT STORAGE OF PERSONAL SHOES AND LOCKING THE DOOR IN THE INTERIM DURING THE USE OF RENTED SHOES.
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) | 1969-03-21 | 1969-09-20 | 1970-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-21 | 1973-09-20 | 1974-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-21 | 1977-09-20 | 1978-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |