US3263856A
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Dispensing apparatus having ice breaking means and article magazine size adjusting means
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1964-12-04
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Granted: 1966-08-02
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Expires: 1984-12-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis A Gasparini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:08
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F9/00; G07F9/10; G07F9/105; G07F11/00; G07F11/02; G07F11/04; G07F11/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
IN A BOTTLE DISPENSING MACHINE, THE COMBINATION OF A MAGAZINE STRUCTURE PROVIDING A COMPARTMENT ADAPTED TO CONTAIN TWO COLUMNS OF BOTTLES IN CORDED OR VERTICALLY STAGGERED, HORIZONTALLY-OVERLAPPING RELATION, BOTTLE SUPPORTING AND RELEASING MECHANISM AT THE BOTTOM OF THE COMPARTMENT, MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID MEECHANISM TO RELEASE THE LOWERMOST BOTTLE AND TO RETAIN THE SECOND LOWERMOST BOTTLE, A FIRST ICE BREAKER MEMBER DISPOSED ON THE OUTER SIDE OF THE NECK OF THE LOWERMOST BOTTLE WHEN IT IS IN THE FIRST COLUMN AND A SECOND ICE BREAKER MEMBER DISPOSED ON THE OUTER SIDE OF THE LOWERMOST BOTTLE IN THE SECOND COLUMN WHEN THE LOWERMOST BOTTLE IS IN THE SECOND COLUMN, MEANS OPERATIVE DURING A DISPENSING OPERATION TO MOVE THAT ICE BREAKER MEMBER WHICH IS ADJACENT THE LOWERMOST BOTTLE BEING DISPENSED, AND SPACER PLATES AT THE SIDES OF THE COMPARTMENT ADJACENT THE LOWER END THEREOF, SAID SPACER PLATES HAVING A
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
IN A BOTTLE DISPENSING MACHINE, THE COMBINATION OF A MAGAZINE STRUCTURE PROVIDING A COMPARTMENT ADAPTED TO CONTAIN TWO COLUMNS OF BOTTLES IN CORDED OR VERTICALLY STAGGERED, HORIZONTALLY-OVERLAPPING RELATION, BOTTLE SUPPORTING AND RELEASING MECHANISM AT THE BOTTOM OF THE COMPARTMENT, MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID MEECHANISM TO RELEASE THE LOWERMOST BOTTLE AND TO RETAIN THE SECOND LOWERMOST BOTTLE, A FIRST ICE BREAKER MEMBER DISPOSED ON THE OUTER SIDE OF THE NECK OF THE LOWERMOST BOTTLE WHEN IT IS IN THE FIRST COLUMN AND A SECOND ICE BREAKER MEMBER DISPOSED ON THE OUTER SIDE OF THE LOWERMOST BOTTLE IN THE SECOND COLUMN WHEN THE LOWERMOST BOTTLE IS IN THE SECOND COLUMN, MEANS OPERATIVE DURING A DISPENSING OPERATION TO MOVE THAT ICE BREAKER MEMBER WHICH IS ADJACENT THE LOWERMOST BOTTLE BEING DISPENSED, AND SPACER PLATES AT THE SIDES OF THE COMPARTMENT ADJACENT THE LOWER END THEREOF, SAID SPACER PLATES HAVING A
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 |