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US3311260A
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Cup dispensing apparatus
Assignee: Fort James Corp
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Filing: 1965-04-26
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Granted: 1967-03-28
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Expires: 1985-04-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kinney Alfred William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G59/00; B65G59/10; B65G59/107; B65G59/108
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
APPARATUS FOR STORING AND DISPENSING NESTING DISPOSABLE CUPS COMPRISING: A CUP SEPARATOR POSITIONED AND ARRANGED TO SUPPORT THE CUPS IN A FIRST CUP STACK AND TO SEPARATE AND DISPENSE THE BOTTOM CUP WHEN REQUIRED; A RACK FOR SLIDABLY SUPPORTING EACH OF A PLURALITY OF ADDITIONAL CUP STACKS IN A COLUMN ADJACENT TO THE FIRST CUP STACK; A SWITCH POSITIONED TO BE OPENED BY THE PRESENCE OF A SUPPLY OF CUPS IN SAID FIRST STACK AND OPERABLE TO CLOSE UPON THE DEPLETION OF THE CUPS IN THE FIRST STACK; A CUP STACK ADVANCING MECHANISM CONNECTED FOR OPERATION IN RESPONSE TO THE CLOSURE OF SAID SWITCH; SAID CUP STACK ADVANCING MECHANISM INCLUDING A CUP STACK PUSHING DEVICE FOR PUSHING THE ENTIRE COLUMN OF CUP STACKS ALONG SAID RACK TOWARD SAID FIRST STACK POSITION;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
APPARATUS FOR STORING AND DISPENSING NESTING DISPOSABLE CUPS COMPRISING: A CUP SEPARATOR POSITIONED AND ARRANGED TO SUPPORT THE CUPS IN A FIRST CUP STACK AND TO SEPARATE AND DISPENSE THE BOTTOM CUP WHEN REQUIRED; A RACK FOR SLIDABLY SUPPORTING EACH OF A PLURALITY OF ADDITIONAL CUP STACKS IN A COLUMN ADJACENT TO THE FIRST CUP STACK; A SWITCH POSITIONED TO BE OPENED BY THE PRESENCE OF A SUPPLY OF CUPS IN SAID FIRST STACK AND OPERABLE TO CLOSE UPON THE DEPLETION OF THE CUPS IN THE FIRST STACK; A CUP STACK ADVANCING MECHANISM CONNECTED FOR OPERATION IN RESPONSE TO THE CLOSURE OF SAID SWITCH; SAID CUP STACK ADVANCING MECHANISM INCLUDING A CUP STACK PUSHING DEVICE FOR PUSHING THE ENTIRE COLUMN OF CUP STACKS ALONG SAID RACK TOWARD SAID FIRST STACK POSITION;
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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) | 1970-03-27 | 1970-09-26 | 1971-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-27 | 1974-09-26 | 1975-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-27 | 1978-09-26 | 1979-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |