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US3347413A
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Article dispenser with automatic replacement of depleted stack with a similar stack
Assignee: Rudd Melikian Inc
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Filing: 1966-04-25
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Granted: 1967-10-17
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Expires: 1986-04-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John H Kopera
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:38
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F11/00; G07F11/02; G07F11/04; G07F11/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A DISPENSER FOR SEQUENTIALLY DISPENSING ARTICLES AT A CENTRAL DISPENSING STATION, SAID ARTICLES BEING ARRANGED IN VERTICALLY ORIENTED COLUMNS, A FIRST OF SAID COLUMNS BEING POSITIONED AT SAID CENTRAL DISPENSING STATION AND THE SECONE AND THIRD OF SAID COLUMNS BEING POSITIONED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID STATION, FIRST AND SECOND STORAGE MAGAZINES FOR STORING SAID SECOND AND THIRD COLUMNS OF ARTICLES, MEANS MOUNTING SAID FIRST MAGAZINE FOR MOVEMENT TO THE SAID STATION WHEN THE FIRST COLUMN OF ARTICLES DROPS TO A PREDETERMINED LEVEL, MEANS MOUNTING SAID SECOND MAGAZINE FOR MOVEMENT TO SAID STATION WHEN THE COLUMN OF ARTICLES IN THE FIRST STORAGE MAGAZINE DROPS TO A PREDETERMINED LEVEL AND MEANS TO RETURN THE FIRST MAGAZINE TO ITS POSITION ON ONE SIDE OF SAID DISPENSING STATION UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID SECOND MAGAZINE TO SAID DISPENSING STATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A DISPENSER FOR SEQUENTIALLY DISPENSING ARTICLES AT A CENTRAL DISPENSING STATION, SAID ARTICLES BEING ARRANGED IN VERTICALLY ORIENTED COLUMNS, A FIRST OF SAID COLUMNS BEING POSITIONED AT SAID CENTRAL DISPENSING STATION AND THE SECONE AND THIRD OF SAID COLUMNS BEING POSITIONED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID STATION, FIRST AND SECOND STORAGE MAGAZINES FOR STORING SAID SECOND AND THIRD COLUMNS OF ARTICLES, MEANS MOUNTING SAID FIRST MAGAZINE FOR MOVEMENT TO THE SAID STATION WHEN THE FIRST COLUMN OF ARTICLES DROPS TO A PREDETERMINED LEVEL, MEANS MOUNTING SAID SECOND MAGAZINE FOR MOVEMENT TO SAID STATION WHEN THE COLUMN OF ARTICLES IN THE FIRST STORAGE MAGAZINE DROPS TO A PREDETERMINED LEVEL AND MEANS TO RETURN THE FIRST MAGAZINE TO ITS POSITION ON ONE SIDE OF SAID DISPENSING STATION UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID SECOND MAGAZINE TO SAID DISPENSING STATION.
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) | 1970-10-16 | 1971-04-17 | 1971-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-16 | 1975-04-17 | 1975-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-16 | 1979-04-17 | 1979-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |