US3335907A
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Assignee: Universal Match Corp
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Filing: 1966-03-17
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Granted: 1967-08-15
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Expires: 1986-03-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alvin W Holstein
- 👤 James T Schuller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:13
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F11/00; G07F11/02; G07F11/38; G07F11/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
IN A VENDOR, A SHELF HAVING A CHANNAL EXTENDING LENGTHWISE THEREOF, A HELIX EXTENDING LENGTHWISE IN THE CHANNEL AND PROJECTING UP OUT OF THE CHANNEL, AN INSERT EXTENDING THROUGH THE HELIX, SAID INSERT HAVING AN UPWARDLY EXTENDING CENTRAL GUIDE AND A PAIR OF RAILS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE GUIDE, WHEREBY A FIRST SERIES OF ITEMS MAY BE PLACED BETWEEN THE CONVOLUTIONS OF THE HELIX RESTING ON THE SHELF AT ONE SIDE OF THE CHANNEL AND ON THE RAIL TOWARD THAT SIDE OF THE CHANNEL, AND A SECOND SERIES OF ITEMS MAY BE PLACED BETWEEN THE CONVOLUTIONS OF THE HELIX RESTING ON THE SHELF AT THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CHANNEL AND ON THE RAIL TOWARD SAID OTHER SIDE OF THE CHANNEL, AND MEANS FOR ROTATING THE HELIX IN HALF-REVOLUTIONS FOR FEEDING SAID ITEMS IN THE DIRECTION TOWARD ONE END OF THE SHELF CONSTITUTING A DISCHARGE END OF THE SHELF AND EFFECTING DISCHARGE OF ITEMS OVER SAID DISCHARGE END ALTERNATELY FROM SAID SERIES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
IN A VENDOR, A SHELF HAVING A CHANNAL EXTENDING LENGTHWISE THEREOF, A HELIX EXTENDING LENGTHWISE IN THE CHANNEL AND PROJECTING UP OUT OF THE CHANNEL, AN INSERT EXTENDING THROUGH THE HELIX, SAID INSERT HAVING AN UPWARDLY EXTENDING CENTRAL GUIDE AND A PAIR OF RAILS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE GUIDE, WHEREBY A FIRST SERIES OF ITEMS MAY BE PLACED BETWEEN THE CONVOLUTIONS OF THE HELIX RESTING ON THE SHELF AT ONE SIDE OF THE CHANNEL AND ON THE RAIL TOWARD THAT SIDE OF THE CHANNEL, AND A SECOND SERIES OF ITEMS MAY BE PLACED BETWEEN THE CONVOLUTIONS OF THE HELIX RESTING ON THE SHELF AT THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CHANNEL AND ON THE RAIL TOWARD SAID OTHER SIDE OF THE CHANNEL, AND MEANS FOR ROTATING THE HELIX IN HALF-REVOLUTIONS FOR FEEDING SAID ITEMS IN THE DIRECTION TOWARD ONE END OF THE SHELF CONSTITUTING A DISCHARGE END OF THE SHELF AND EFFECTING DISCHARGE OF ITEMS OVER SAID DISCHARGE END ALTERNATELY FROM SAID SERIES.
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) | 1970-08-14 | 1971-02-13 | 1971-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-14 | 1975-02-13 | 1975-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-14 | 1979-02-13 | 1979-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |