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Dispensing apparatus
Assignee: COMMAND AUTOMATION Inc A CORP OF
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Filing: 1965-11-22
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1985-11-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Luther G Simjian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:22
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/0064; G07F17/0078; A; A47; A47F; A47F1/00; B; B65; B65B; B65B69/00; B65B69/0008; G07F11/00; G07F11/02; G07F9/00; G07F9/10; G07F9/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A DISPENSING MACHINE FOR USE WITH FLEXIBLE CASINGS, EACH CONTAINING A SUBSTANCE WHICH IS TO BE CONDITIONED WHILE CONFINED IN SUCH CASING AND SUBSEQUENTLY REMOVED THEREFROM BY OPENING THE CASING COMPRISING: A STORAGE STATION INCLUDING A RECEPTACLE PROVIDED WITH REFRIGERATION MEANS FOR STORING AND PRESERVING A PLURALITY OF SUCH CASINGS; DISPENSING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID RECEPTACLE FOR RELEASING, WHEN ACTUATED, A CASING; A TRANSPORT MEANS WHICH INCLUDES A MOVABLE BELT DISPOSED FOR RECEIVING A RELEASED CASING AND, RESPONSIVE TO CONTROL MEANS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH, TRANSPORTING SUCH CASING POST A CONDITIONING STATION TO A SUBSTANCE REMOVING STATION; SAID CONDITIONING STATION INCLUDING A HEATING MEANS FOR HEATING THE SUBSTANCE CONFINED IN THE CASING; SAID SUBSTANCE REMOVING STATION INCLUDING A SET OF ROLLERS FOR RECEIVING THEREBETWEEN A CASING, AND A SLITTING KNIFE FOR ENGAGING A CASING AS SUCH CASING IS FED BETWEEN SAID ROLLERS AND OPENING THE RESPECTIVE CASING WHEREBY TO RELEASE THE CONDITIONED SUBSTANCE CONFINED IN SUCH CASING;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A DISPENSING MACHINE FOR USE WITH FLEXIBLE CASINGS, EACH CONTAINING A SUBSTANCE WHICH IS TO BE CONDITIONED WHILE CONFINED IN SUCH CASING AND SUBSEQUENTLY REMOVED THEREFROM BY OPENING THE CASING COMPRISING: A STORAGE STATION INCLUDING A RECEPTACLE PROVIDED WITH REFRIGERATION MEANS FOR STORING AND PRESERVING A PLURALITY OF SUCH CASINGS; DISPENSING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID RECEPTACLE FOR RELEASING, WHEN ACTUATED, A CASING; A TRANSPORT MEANS WHICH INCLUDES A MOVABLE BELT DISPOSED FOR RECEIVING A RELEASED CASING AND, RESPONSIVE TO CONTROL MEANS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH, TRANSPORTING SUCH CASING POST A CONDITIONING STATION TO A SUBSTANCE REMOVING STATION; SAID CONDITIONING STATION INCLUDING A HEATING MEANS FOR HEATING THE SUBSTANCE CONFINED IN THE CASING; SAID SUBSTANCE REMOVING STATION INCLUDING A SET OF ROLLERS FOR RECEIVING THEREBETWEEN A CASING, AND A SLITTING KNIFE FOR ENGAGING A CASING AS SUCH CASING IS FED BETWEEN SAID ROLLERS AND OPENING THE RESPECTIVE CASING WHEREBY TO RELEASE THE CONDITIONED SUBSTANCE CONFINED IN SUCH CASING;
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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) | 1970-09-11 | 1971-03-13 | 1971-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-11 | 1975-03-13 | 1975-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |