US3263788A
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Assignee: Seeburg Corp
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Filing: 1964-07-10
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Granted: 1966-08-02
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Expires: 1984-07-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herman G Jensen
- 👤 Kapoun Robert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:24
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/30; G07F17/305
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A SCAN AWARD SYSTEM FOR VENDING INSTALLATION ADAPTED TO VEND AWARD SELECTIONS AT A GIVEN PRICE AND COMPRISING: NORMALLY ACTIVATED SCAN MEANS ADAPTED WHEN ACTIVATED TO CONTINUOUSLY SCAN A SERIES OF POTENTIAL AWARD SELECTIONS ONE AT A TIME PURSUANT TO A PREDETERMINED PATTERN; NORMALLY DEACTIVATED AWARD CONDITIONING MEANS ADAPTED UPON ACTIVATED TO DETERMINE THE AVAILABILITY OF A GIVEN ONE OF THE AWARD SELECTIONS BY DEACTIVATING THE SCAN MEANS; START MEANS FOR ACTIVATING THE AWARD CONDITIONING MEANS; NORMALLY DEACTIVATED AWARD SELECTION MEANS ADAPTED UPON ACTIVATION TO VEND THE SAID GIVEN ONE OF THE AWARD SELECTIONS; AND CREDIT MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDIT CORRESPONSING TO THE GIVEN PRICE AND RESPONSIVE TO THE ACTIVATION OF THE AWARD CONDITIONING MEANS FOR ACTIVATING THE AWARD SELECTION MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A SCAN AWARD SYSTEM FOR VENDING INSTALLATION ADAPTED TO VEND AWARD SELECTIONS AT A GIVEN PRICE AND COMPRISING: NORMALLY ACTIVATED SCAN MEANS ADAPTED WHEN ACTIVATED TO CONTINUOUSLY SCAN A SERIES OF POTENTIAL AWARD SELECTIONS ONE AT A TIME PURSUANT TO A PREDETERMINED PATTERN; NORMALLY DEACTIVATED AWARD CONDITIONING MEANS ADAPTED UPON ACTIVATED TO DETERMINE THE AVAILABILITY OF A GIVEN ONE OF THE AWARD SELECTIONS BY DEACTIVATING THE SCAN MEANS; START MEANS FOR ACTIVATING THE AWARD CONDITIONING MEANS; NORMALLY DEACTIVATED AWARD SELECTION MEANS ADAPTED UPON ACTIVATION TO VEND THE SAID GIVEN ONE OF THE AWARD SELECTIONS; AND CREDIT MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDIT CORRESPONSING TO THE GIVEN PRICE AND RESPONSIVE TO THE ACTIVATION OF THE AWARD CONDITIONING MEANS FOR ACTIVATING THE AWARD SELECTION MEANS.
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 |