US3263776A
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Food service system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-01-08
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Granted: 1966-08-02
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Expires: 1985-01-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Robert H Kroemer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 06:05
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F10/00; A47F10/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A FOOD SERVICE SYSTEM COMPRISING A FOOD DISPATCH AREA, A CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA, A TABLE AT SAID SERVICE AREA, CONVEYOR MEANS EXTENDING FROM SAID DISPATCH AREA TO SAID SERVICE AREA FOR CONVEYING DISHES OF FOOD FROM THE FORMER TO THE LATTER, AND MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING FOOD DISHES FROM SAID CONVEYOR MEANS TO SAID TABLE INCLUDING AN INTERCEPTOR MEMBER MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT INTO AND OUT OF DISH INTERCEPTING POSITION RELATIVE TO SAID CONVEYOR MEANS, DRIVE MEANS FOR SO MOVING SAID INTERCEPTOR MEMBER, FIRST DRIVE CONTROL MEANS ACTUATED FROM SAID DISPATCH AREA FOR MOVING SAID INTERCEPTOR MEMBER INTO DISH INTERCEPTING POSITION, AND SECOND DRIVE CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO ENGAGEMENT OF SAID INTERCEPTOR MEMBER BY A DISH ON SAID CONVEYOR MEANS FOR MOVING SAID INTERCEPTOR MEMBER OUT OF SAID DISH INTERCEPTING POSITION, SAID INTERCEPTOR MEMBER MOVING THE INTERCEPTED DISH FROM SAID CONVEYOR MEANS ONTO SAID TABLE DURING ITS MOVEMENT OUT OF SAID DISH INTERCEPTING POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A FOOD SERVICE SYSTEM COMPRISING A FOOD DISPATCH AREA, A CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA, A TABLE AT SAID SERVICE AREA, CONVEYOR MEANS EXTENDING FROM SAID DISPATCH AREA TO SAID SERVICE AREA FOR CONVEYING DISHES OF FOOD FROM THE FORMER TO THE LATTER, AND MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING FOOD DISHES FROM SAID CONVEYOR MEANS TO SAID TABLE INCLUDING AN INTERCEPTOR MEMBER MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT INTO AND OUT OF DISH INTERCEPTING POSITION RELATIVE TO SAID CONVEYOR MEANS, DRIVE MEANS FOR SO MOVING SAID INTERCEPTOR MEMBER, FIRST DRIVE CONTROL MEANS ACTUATED FROM SAID DISPATCH AREA FOR MOVING SAID INTERCEPTOR MEMBER INTO DISH INTERCEPTING POSITION, AND SECOND DRIVE CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO ENGAGEMENT OF SAID INTERCEPTOR MEMBER BY A DISH ON SAID CONVEYOR MEANS FOR MOVING SAID INTERCEPTOR MEMBER OUT OF SAID DISH INTERCEPTING POSITION, SAID INTERCEPTOR MEMBER MOVING THE INTERCEPTED DISH FROM SAID CONVEYOR MEANS ONTO SAID TABLE DURING ITS MOVEMENT OUT OF SAID DISH INTERCEPTING POSITION.
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) | 1969-08-01 | 1970-01-31 | 1970-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-01 | 1974-01-31 | 1974-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-01 | 1978-01-31 | 1978-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |