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Service facilities and equipment
Assignee: TV Bank Equipment Corp
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Filing: 1965-11-05
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Granted: 1966-12-27
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Expires: 1985-11-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Malcolm C Mcclure
- 👤 Ralph E Mcclellan
- 👤 George M Stewart
- 👤 K G Bullock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:00
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G51/00; B65G51/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A PNEUMATIC DISPATCH SYSTEM COMPRISING: (A) TWO STATIONS CONNECTED BY TWO PNEUMATIC TRANSMISSION TUBES BETWEEN SAID STATIONS, ONE TUBE FOR MOVING CAPSULES IN ONE DIRECTION AND THE OTHER TUBE FOR MOVING CAPSULES IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, (B) A CAPSULE MOVABLE THROUGH SAID TUBES BETWEEN SAID STATIONS, (C) A CHAMBER AT LEAST ONE STATION CONNECTED TO THE DELIVERING END OF ONE OF SAID TUBES AND THE DISPATCHING END OF THE OTHER OF SAID TUBES, (D) MEANS AT SAID ONE STATION FOR REMOVING SAID CAPSULE FROM SAID CHAMBER, SAID CAPSULE REMOVING MEANS COMPRISING: (A) A RECEPTACLE IN SAID CHAMBER FOR RECEIVING SAID CAPSULE FROM SAID DELIVERING END OF SAID TUBE, (B) A DOOR IN SAID CHAMBER ATTACHED TO SAID RECEPTACLE, (C) AN ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID DOOR, AND (D) A SENSER MEANS IN SAID DISPATCHING END OF SAID TUBE FOR OPERATING SAID ACTUATING MEANS TO CLOSE SAID DOOR WHEN SAID CAPSULE IS PLACED AND RELEASED IN SAID DISPATCHING END OF SAID TUBE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A PNEUMATIC DISPATCH SYSTEM COMPRISING: (A) TWO STATIONS CONNECTED BY TWO PNEUMATIC TRANSMISSION TUBES BETWEEN SAID STATIONS, ONE TUBE FOR MOVING CAPSULES IN ONE DIRECTION AND THE OTHER TUBE FOR MOVING CAPSULES IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, (B) A CAPSULE MOVABLE THROUGH SAID TUBES BETWEEN SAID STATIONS, (C) A CHAMBER AT LEAST ONE STATION CONNECTED TO THE DELIVERING END OF ONE OF SAID TUBES AND THE DISPATCHING END OF THE OTHER OF SAID TUBES, (D) MEANS AT SAID ONE STATION FOR REMOVING SAID CAPSULE FROM SAID CHAMBER, SAID CAPSULE REMOVING MEANS COMPRISING: (A) A RECEPTACLE IN SAID CHAMBER FOR RECEIVING SAID CAPSULE FROM SAID DELIVERING END OF SAID TUBE, (B) A DOOR IN SAID CHAMBER ATTACHED TO SAID RECEPTACLE, (C) AN ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID DOOR, AND (D) A SENSER MEANS IN SAID DISPATCHING END OF SAID TUBE FOR OPERATING SAID ACTUATING MEANS TO CLOSE SAID DOOR WHEN SAID CAPSULE IS PLACED AND RELEASED IN SAID DISPATCHING END OF SAID TUBE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-12-26 | 1970-06-27 | 1970-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-26 | 1974-06-27 | 1974-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-26 | 1978-06-27 | 1978-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |