US3302828A
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System for automatically dispensing predetermined quantities of selected articles
Assignee: Frenchtown Porcelain Co
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Filing: 1964-05-15
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Granted: 1967-02-07
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Expires: 1984-05-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard R Gomez
- 👤 Price Merton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 04:22
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F7/00; G07F7/02; B; B65; B65G; B65G1/00; B65G1/02; B65G1/04; B65G1/137; B65G1/1373; B65G1/1378
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING ARTICLES, SAID APPARATUS INCLUDING: A TURNTABLE, A CARD ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID TURNTABLE FOR ROTATION THEREWITH, A CIRCUIT, A FIRST, NORMALLY OPEN, SWITCH INCLUDED IN SAID CIRCUIT AND ADAPTED, WHEN CLOSED, TO CONNECT SAID CIRCUIT TO A SOURCE OF POWER, A FIRST SENSING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE PRESENCE OF SAID CARD ON SAID TURNTABLE TO CLOSE SAID FIRST SWITCH, A SECOND, NORMALLY OPEN, SWITCH ALSO INCLUDED IN SAID CIRCUIT, A SECOND SENSING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO CONTACT WITH A PERIPHERAL PORTION OF SAID CARD TO CLOSE SAID SECOND SWITCH, A THIRD, NORMALLY OPEN, SWITCH, DELIVERY MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID THIRD SWITCH AND ADAPTED, WHEN SAID SWITCH IS CLOSED, TO DELIVER AN ARTICLE FROM A SELECTED STORAGE AREA,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING ARTICLES, SAID APPARATUS INCLUDING: A TURNTABLE, A CARD ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID TURNTABLE FOR ROTATION THEREWITH, A CIRCUIT, A FIRST, NORMALLY OPEN, SWITCH INCLUDED IN SAID CIRCUIT AND ADAPTED, WHEN CLOSED, TO CONNECT SAID CIRCUIT TO A SOURCE OF POWER, A FIRST SENSING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE PRESENCE OF SAID CARD ON SAID TURNTABLE TO CLOSE SAID FIRST SWITCH, A SECOND, NORMALLY OPEN, SWITCH ALSO INCLUDED IN SAID CIRCUIT, A SECOND SENSING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO CONTACT WITH A PERIPHERAL PORTION OF SAID CARD TO CLOSE SAID SECOND SWITCH, A THIRD, NORMALLY OPEN, SWITCH, DELIVERY MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID THIRD SWITCH AND ADAPTED, WHEN SAID SWITCH IS CLOSED, TO DELIVER AN ARTICLE FROM A SELECTED STORAGE AREA,
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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) | 1970-02-06 | 1970-08-08 | 1971-02-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-06 | 1974-08-08 | 1975-02-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-06 | 1978-08-08 | 1979-02-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |