US3331337A
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Dispensing apparatus
Assignee: Cleveland Range LLC
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Filing: 1965-11-19
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Granted: 1967-07-18
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Expires: 1985-11-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H Mackay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:56
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G1/00; B65G1/02; B65G1/04; B65G1/06; B65G1/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
214 words
A DISPENSING APPARATUS, COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF SPACED APART ELONGATED GUIDE MEMBERS HAVING GUIDE SURFACES PROVIDED ALONG THE LENGTH THEREOF, A SUPPORT PLATFORM DISPOSED WITHIN THE CONFINES DEFINED BY SAID GUIDE MEMBERS AND HAVING A PORTION THEREOF SLIDABLY ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID GUIDE SURFACES TO GUIDE THE VERTICAL UPWARD AND DOWNWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID PLATFORM, SPRING MEANS SURROUNDING EACH OF SAID GUIDE MEMBERS AND ACTING UPON SAID PLATFORM TO URGE IT UPWARDLY TOGETHER WITH THE LOAD SUPPORTED THEREON, ADJUSTING MEANS FOR FORESHORTENING OR ELONGATING SAID SPRING MEANS TO ADJUST THE LIFTING FORCE EXERTED ON SAID PLATFORM, A BRACE INTERCONNECTING THE PROJECTED ENDS OF SAID GUIDE MEMBERS AND INCLUDING A PORTION FOR RECEIVING EACH OF THE ENDS OF SAID GUIDE MEMBERS THEREIN AND ALSO HAVING CONNECTING LEGS WHICH RIGIDLY JOIN SAID GUIDE MEMBERS TOGETHER, A MOUNTING RING CONNECTING THE UPPER ENDS OF SAID GUIDE MEMBERS, AND PROVIDING A WEIGHT-SUPPORTING FLANGE BY WHICH THE ENTIRE DISPENSING APPARATUS IS SUSPENDED TOGETHER WITH IT SUPPORTED LOAD, A GUIDE EXTENSION PROJECTING UPWARDLY FROM SAID MOUNTING RING TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE FOR ARTICLES AS THEY ARE PLACED ONTO A REMOVED FROM MEANS ONTO SAID MOUNTING RING AND HOLDING IT IN AN OPERATIVE UPRIGHT POSITION THEREON WHEREBY ITS GUIDE SURFACES ARE DISPOSED IN COEXTENSIVE RELATION WITH THE GUIDE SURFACES OF SAID GUIDE MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
214 words
A DISPENSING APPARATUS, COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF SPACED APART ELONGATED GUIDE MEMBERS HAVING GUIDE SURFACES PROVIDED ALONG THE LENGTH THEREOF, A SUPPORT PLATFORM DISPOSED WITHIN THE CONFINES DEFINED BY SAID GUIDE MEMBERS AND HAVING A PORTION THEREOF SLIDABLY ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID GUIDE SURFACES TO GUIDE THE VERTICAL UPWARD AND DOWNWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID PLATFORM, SPRING MEANS SURROUNDING EACH OF SAID GUIDE MEMBERS AND ACTING UPON SAID PLATFORM TO URGE IT UPWARDLY TOGETHER WITH THE LOAD SUPPORTED THEREON, ADJUSTING MEANS FOR FORESHORTENING OR ELONGATING SAID SPRING MEANS TO ADJUST THE LIFTING FORCE EXERTED ON SAID PLATFORM, A BRACE INTERCONNECTING THE PROJECTED ENDS OF SAID GUIDE MEMBERS AND INCLUDING A PORTION FOR RECEIVING EACH OF THE ENDS OF SAID GUIDE MEMBERS THEREIN AND ALSO HAVING CONNECTING LEGS WHICH RIGIDLY JOIN SAID GUIDE MEMBERS TOGETHER, A MOUNTING RING CONNECTING THE UPPER ENDS OF SAID GUIDE MEMBERS, AND PROVIDING A WEIGHT-SUPPORTING FLANGE BY WHICH THE ENTIRE DISPENSING APPARATUS IS SUSPENDED TOGETHER WITH IT SUPPORTED LOAD, A GUIDE EXTENSION PROJECTING UPWARDLY FROM SAID MOUNTING RING TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE FOR ARTICLES AS THEY ARE PLACED ONTO A REMOVED FROM MEANS ONTO SAID MOUNTING RING AND HOLDING IT IN AN OPERATIVE UPRIGHT POSITION THEREON WHEREBY ITS GUIDE SURFACES ARE DISPOSED IN COEXTENSIVE RELATION WITH THE GUIDE SURFACES OF SAID GUIDE MEMBERS.
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) | 1970-07-17 | 1971-01-16 | 1971-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-17 | 1975-01-16 | 1975-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-17 | 1979-01-16 | 1979-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |