US3326412A
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Vending machine with ice breaking apparatus
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1965-10-23
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Granted: 1967-06-20
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Expires: 1985-10-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Meigs W Newberry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:52
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F9/00; G07F9/10; G07F9/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
IN A VENDING MACHINE OF THE TYPE ADAPTED TO CONTAIN UNDER REFRIGERATION TWO SIDE-BY-SIDE VERTICAL COLUMNS OF ARTICLES TO BE VENDED WITH A PAIR OF ARTICLE SUPPORT RODS EACH MOVABLY POSITIONED TO BE RECIPROCABLY MOVED THROUGH AN ARCUATE PATH FROM AND TO ARTICLE SUPPORTING RELATION BENEATH REPSECTIVE COLUMNS FOR VENDING AN ARTICLE, THE ARTICLE MOVING ICE BREARKING APPARATUS COMPRISING, A FLOATING PLATE PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED ON BOTH OF SAID RODS TO BE ROTATABLY RECIPROCABLE FROM A NORMAL POSITION IN ONE FIRST DIRECTION ABOUT A PIVOT POINT ON ONE OF SAID RODS WHEN THE OTHER OF SAID RODS IS RECIPROCABLY MOVED FOR VENDING AND TO BE RECIPROCABLY ROTATED FROM THE NORMAL POSITION IN THE OTHER FIRST DIRECTION ABOUT A PIVOT POINT ON THE OTHER OF SAID RODS WHEN SAID ONE ROD IS RECIPROCABLY MOVED FOR VENIDNG, PIVOTAL PAWL MEANS MOVABLY MOUNTED FOR VERTICAL RECIPROCATING MOVEMENT,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
IN A VENDING MACHINE OF THE TYPE ADAPTED TO CONTAIN UNDER REFRIGERATION TWO SIDE-BY-SIDE VERTICAL COLUMNS OF ARTICLES TO BE VENDED WITH A PAIR OF ARTICLE SUPPORT RODS EACH MOVABLY POSITIONED TO BE RECIPROCABLY MOVED THROUGH AN ARCUATE PATH FROM AND TO ARTICLE SUPPORTING RELATION BENEATH REPSECTIVE COLUMNS FOR VENDING AN ARTICLE, THE ARTICLE MOVING ICE BREARKING APPARATUS COMPRISING, A FLOATING PLATE PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED ON BOTH OF SAID RODS TO BE ROTATABLY RECIPROCABLE FROM A NORMAL POSITION IN ONE FIRST DIRECTION ABOUT A PIVOT POINT ON ONE OF SAID RODS WHEN THE OTHER OF SAID RODS IS RECIPROCABLY MOVED FOR VENDING AND TO BE RECIPROCABLY ROTATED FROM THE NORMAL POSITION IN THE OTHER FIRST DIRECTION ABOUT A PIVOT POINT ON THE OTHER OF SAID RODS WHEN SAID ONE ROD IS RECIPROCABLY MOVED FOR VENIDNG, PIVOTAL PAWL MEANS MOVABLY MOUNTED FOR VERTICAL RECIPROCATING MOVEMENT,
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) | 1970-06-19 | 1970-12-19 | 1971-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-19 | 1974-12-19 | 1975-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-19 | 1978-12-19 | 1979-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |