US3273750A
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Fluid pressure cup dispenser
Assignee: Coroga Co
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Filing: 1965-02-01
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Granted: 1966-09-20
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Expires: 1985-02-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E Davy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 06:03
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G59/00; B65G59/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A CUP DISPENSER DISPENSING INDIVIDUAL CUPS FROM A TIGHTLY INTERFITTED STACK OF CUPS, THE STRUCTURE COMPRISING: A FRAME HAVING A CYLINDRICAL THROAT THROUGH WHICH THE STACK OF CUPS PASSES, SAID THROAT BEING DIMENSIONED SO THAT THE RIMS OF THE CUPS ARE GRIPPED FIRMLY, AND AN AXIAL LENGTH SUFFICIENT TO HOLD THE RIMS OF AT LEAST TWO OF THE STACKED CUPS SIMULTANEOUSLY WHEREBY A PORTION OF SAID THROAT DEFINES, WITH SAID RIMS, A CLOSED ANNULUS; EJECTING MEANS FOR SUPPLYING A PULSE OF COMPRESSED AIR INTO SAID ANNULUS, WHEREBY THE CUPS ARE SEPARATED AND ONE IS EJECTED; AND INDEXING MEANS FOR ADVANCING THE STACK OF CUPS A DISTANCE EQUAL TO THE AXIAL SPACING OF THE CUP RIMS, AFTER EACH CUP IS EJECTED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A CUP DISPENSER DISPENSING INDIVIDUAL CUPS FROM A TIGHTLY INTERFITTED STACK OF CUPS, THE STRUCTURE COMPRISING: A FRAME HAVING A CYLINDRICAL THROAT THROUGH WHICH THE STACK OF CUPS PASSES, SAID THROAT BEING DIMENSIONED SO THAT THE RIMS OF THE CUPS ARE GRIPPED FIRMLY, AND AN AXIAL LENGTH SUFFICIENT TO HOLD THE RIMS OF AT LEAST TWO OF THE STACKED CUPS SIMULTANEOUSLY WHEREBY A PORTION OF SAID THROAT DEFINES, WITH SAID RIMS, A CLOSED ANNULUS; EJECTING MEANS FOR SUPPLYING A PULSE OF COMPRESSED AIR INTO SAID ANNULUS, WHEREBY THE CUPS ARE SEPARATED AND ONE IS EJECTED; AND INDEXING MEANS FOR ADVANCING THE STACK OF CUPS A DISTANCE EQUAL TO THE AXIAL SPACING OF THE CUP RIMS, AFTER EACH CUP IS EJECTED.
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) | 1969-09-19 | 1970-03-21 | 1970-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-19 | 1974-03-21 | 1974-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-19 | 1978-03-21 | 1978-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |