US3295718A
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Adjustable cup dispenser
Assignee: Fort James Corp
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Filing: 1965-08-25
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Granted: 1967-01-03
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Expires: 1985-08-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Andrew Stuard Graham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:10
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F1/00; A47F1/04; A47F1/08; A47F1/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A CUP DISPENSER, COMPRISING: A CASING ADAPTED TO CONTAIN A STACK OF NESTED CUPS, SAID CASING HAVING A CUP DELIVERY OPENING AT ONE END THEREOF; AN ADJUSTABLE THROAT MEMBER ADJACENT SAID DELIVERY OPENING FOR RELEASABLY RETAINING THE CUPS IN SAID CASING; SAID THROAT MEMBER HAVING A SUPPORT PORTION AND RESILIENT CUP-ENGAGING PORTIONS EXTENDING FROM THE SUPPORT PORTION AND INWARDLY TOWARD THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE CUPS SO AS TO DEFINE A RESTRICTED OPENING, SAID SUPPORT PORTION BEING SECURED TO SAID CASING; AND AN ADJUSTABLE BAND ENCIRCLING SAID CUP-ENGAGING PORTIONS, WHEREBY THE SIZE OF THE RESTRICTED OPENING DEFINED BY SAID CUP-ENGAGING PORTIONS MAY BE ADJUSTED TO ACCOMMODATE CUPS OF VARIOUS SIZES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A CUP DISPENSER, COMPRISING: A CASING ADAPTED TO CONTAIN A STACK OF NESTED CUPS, SAID CASING HAVING A CUP DELIVERY OPENING AT ONE END THEREOF; AN ADJUSTABLE THROAT MEMBER ADJACENT SAID DELIVERY OPENING FOR RELEASABLY RETAINING THE CUPS IN SAID CASING; SAID THROAT MEMBER HAVING A SUPPORT PORTION AND RESILIENT CUP-ENGAGING PORTIONS EXTENDING FROM THE SUPPORT PORTION AND INWARDLY TOWARD THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE CUPS SO AS TO DEFINE A RESTRICTED OPENING, SAID SUPPORT PORTION BEING SECURED TO SAID CASING; AND AN ADJUSTABLE BAND ENCIRCLING SAID CUP-ENGAGING PORTIONS, WHEREBY THE SIZE OF THE RESTRICTED OPENING DEFINED BY SAID CUP-ENGAGING PORTIONS MAY BE ADJUSTED TO ACCOMMODATE CUPS OF VARIOUS SIZES.
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) | 1970-01-02 | 1970-07-04 | 1971-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-02 | 1974-07-04 | 1975-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-02 | 1978-07-04 | 1979-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |