US3266610A
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Free-play device for coin-operated entertainment or amusement apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-12-16
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1984-12-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Allan E Stahl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:10
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/30; G07F17/305
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
IN A COIN-OPERATED MACHINE OF THE TYPE IN WHICH A CYCLE OF OPERATION OF THE MACHINE IS NORMALLY ENABLED BY DESPOINTING A COIN IN A COIN SLOT OR THE LIKE; THE COMBINATION OF APPARATUS FOR PERIODICALLY ENABLING OPERATION OF THE MACHINE WITHOUT DISPOSITION OF A COIN IN THE COUN SLOT COMPRISING MACHANISM ACTUABLE WHEN THE MACHINE IS NOT OPERATIVE BY DEPOSITION OF A COIN IN SAID COIN SLOT FOR ENABLING FREE OPERATION OF THE MACHINE DURING SPACED FIRST TIME INTERVALS SEPARATED BY SECOND TIME INTERVALS, AND MEANS FOR INTERRUPTING EITHER SAID FIRST OF SECOND TIME INTERVAL WHEN A CYCLE OF OPERATION OF THE MACHINE IS INITIATED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
IN A COIN-OPERATED MACHINE OF THE TYPE IN WHICH A CYCLE OF OPERATION OF THE MACHINE IS NORMALLY ENABLED BY DESPOINTING A COIN IN A COIN SLOT OR THE LIKE; THE COMBINATION OF APPARATUS FOR PERIODICALLY ENABLING OPERATION OF THE MACHINE WITHOUT DISPOSITION OF A COIN IN THE COUN SLOT COMPRISING MACHANISM ACTUABLE WHEN THE MACHINE IS NOT OPERATIVE BY DEPOSITION OF A COIN IN SAID COIN SLOT FOR ENABLING FREE OPERATION OF THE MACHINE DURING SPACED FIRST TIME INTERVALS SEPARATED BY SECOND TIME INTERVALS, AND MEANS FOR INTERRUPTING EITHER SAID FIRST OF SECOND TIME INTERVAL WHEN A CYCLE OF OPERATION OF THE MACHINE IS INITIATED.
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) | 1969-08-15 | 1970-02-14 | 1970-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-15 | 1974-02-14 | 1974-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-15 | 1978-02-14 | 1978-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |