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US3249196A
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Coin freed vending machines
Assignee: Fisher and Ludlow Ltd
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Filing: 1964-09-24
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Granted: 1966-05-03
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Expires: 1984-09-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Maxwell Stewart Alfred
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 02:14
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F15/00; G07F15/12; G07F13/00; G07F13/06; G07F13/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
A COIN FREED BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE WHICH INCLUDES A TIMER MOTOR FOR CONTROLLING A VENDING CYCLE OF OPERATIONS OF THE MACHINE, A COMMODITY SELECTION MECHANISM WHICH INCLUDES A PLURALITY OF SWITCHES AND MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID SWITCHES, PRIMARY MEANS FOR CAUSING THE MOTOR TO OPERATE THROUGH A PART OF A VENDINNG CYCLE OF OPERATIONS, SAID PRIMARY MEANS BEING RENDERED EFFECTIVE UPON THE INSERTION OF THE APPROPRIATE VALUE OF COINAGE INTO THE MACHINE AND THE OPERATION OF COIN SWITCHES BY THE INSERTED COINAGE, SECONDARY MEANS FOR CAUSING THE TIMER MOTOR TO OPERATE THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF A VENDING CYCLE OF OPERATIONS, SAID SECONDARY MEANS BEING RENDERED EFFECTIVE UPON ACUTATION OF THE COMMODITY SELECTION MECHANISM SUBSEQUENT TO OPERATION OF SAID PRIMARY MEANS, BEVERAGE INGREDIENT DISPENSING MEANS DISPOSED INSIDE THE MACHINE, THE CUP HOLDER HAVING AN ELECTRICALLY OPERATED CUP DISPENSING MECHANISM CONTROLLED BY THE TIMER MOTOR, MEANS WHEREBY AT LEAST ONE BEVERAGE IS VENDED AT A HIGHER PRICE THAN ANOTHER BEVERAGE, AND SWITCH MEANS WHICH ARE CLOSED ONLY UPON THE INSERTION OF THE VALUE OF COINAGE CORRESPONDING TO SAID HIGHER PRICED BEVERAGE, SAID SWITCH MEANS, WHEN OPEN, PREVENTING THE DISPENSING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HIGHER PRICED BEVERAGE FROM BEING OPERATED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
A COIN FREED BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE WHICH INCLUDES A TIMER MOTOR FOR CONTROLLING A VENDING CYCLE OF OPERATIONS OF THE MACHINE, A COMMODITY SELECTION MECHANISM WHICH INCLUDES A PLURALITY OF SWITCHES AND MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID SWITCHES, PRIMARY MEANS FOR CAUSING THE MOTOR TO OPERATE THROUGH A PART OF A VENDINNG CYCLE OF OPERATIONS, SAID PRIMARY MEANS BEING RENDERED EFFECTIVE UPON THE INSERTION OF THE APPROPRIATE VALUE OF COINAGE INTO THE MACHINE AND THE OPERATION OF COIN SWITCHES BY THE INSERTED COINAGE, SECONDARY MEANS FOR CAUSING THE TIMER MOTOR TO OPERATE THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF A VENDING CYCLE OF OPERATIONS, SAID SECONDARY MEANS BEING RENDERED EFFECTIVE UPON ACUTATION OF THE COMMODITY SELECTION MECHANISM SUBSEQUENT TO OPERATION OF SAID PRIMARY MEANS, BEVERAGE INGREDIENT DISPENSING MEANS DISPOSED INSIDE THE MACHINE, THE CUP HOLDER HAVING AN ELECTRICALLY OPERATED CUP DISPENSING MECHANISM CONTROLLED BY THE TIMER MOTOR, MEANS WHEREBY AT LEAST ONE BEVERAGE IS VENDED AT A HIGHER PRICE THAN ANOTHER BEVERAGE, AND SWITCH MEANS WHICH ARE CLOSED ONLY UPON THE INSERTION OF THE VALUE OF COINAGE CORRESPONDING TO SAID HIGHER PRICED BEVERAGE, SAID SWITCH MEANS, WHEN OPEN, PREVENTING THE DISPENSING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HIGHER PRICED BEVERAGE FROM BEING OPERATED.
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) | 1969-05-02 | 1969-11-01 | 1970-05-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-02 | 1973-11-01 | 1974-05-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-02 | 1977-11-01 | 1978-05-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |