US3287074A
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Coin-freed vending machines
Assignee: Ditchburn Vending Machines Ltd
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Filing: 1964-07-29
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Granted: 1966-11-22
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Expires: 1984-07-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Crossley Ernest Ellis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:53
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F11/00; G07F11/02; G07F11/04; G07F11/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A COIN-FREED VENDING MACHINE COMPRISING AN ENDLESS CONVEYOR, A SERIES OF SHELVES PROJECTING FROM SAID ENDLESS CONVEYOR, MEANS FOR TRAVERSING SAID ENDLESS CONVEYOR AND STEP-BY-STEP FASHION, CASING ENCLOSING SAID CONVEYOR AND SHELVES AND HA DELIVERY OPENING IN SAID ASING, EACH OF SID SHELVES HAVING AN INNER PORTION SECURED TO SAID ENDLESS CONVEYOR AND AN OUTER PORTION ARTICULATED ON SAID INNER PORTION, MEANS YIELDABLE UNDER PRESSURE TO RETAIN SAID OUTER PORTION OF EACH SHELT ALIGNED WITH THE INNER PORTION AND STATIONARY MEANS IN SAID CASING FOR ENGAGING AND FOLDING SAID OUTER PORTION DOWNWARDLY RELATIVE TO SAID INNER PORTION AS EACH SHELF IS TRAVERSED UPWARDLY FROM SAID DELIVERY OPENING IN SAID CASING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A COIN-FREED VENDING MACHINE COMPRISING AN ENDLESS CONVEYOR, A SERIES OF SHELVES PROJECTING FROM SAID ENDLESS CONVEYOR, MEANS FOR TRAVERSING SAID ENDLESS CONVEYOR AND STEP-BY-STEP FASHION, CASING ENCLOSING SAID CONVEYOR AND SHELVES AND HA DELIVERY OPENING IN SAID ASING, EACH OF SID SHELVES HAVING AN INNER PORTION SECURED TO SAID ENDLESS CONVEYOR AND AN OUTER PORTION ARTICULATED ON SAID INNER PORTION, MEANS YIELDABLE UNDER PRESSURE TO RETAIN SAID OUTER PORTION OF EACH SHELT ALIGNED WITH THE INNER PORTION AND STATIONARY MEANS IN SAID CASING FOR ENGAGING AND FOLDING SAID OUTER PORTION DOWNWARDLY RELATIVE TO SAID INNER PORTION AS EACH SHELF IS TRAVERSED UPWARDLY FROM SAID DELIVERY OPENING IN SAID CASING.
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) | 1969-11-21 | 1970-05-23 | 1970-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-21 | 1974-05-23 | 1974-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-21 | 1978-05-23 | 1978-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |