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US3348634A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-08-20
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Granted: 1967-10-24
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Expires: 1985-08-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John H Hitchins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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2026-11-06 11:44
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H14/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A DRIVE-IN STORE COMPRISING A CUSTOMER AREA, MEANS FOR MOVING A CUSTOMER''S VEHICLE ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH WITHIN SAID CUSTOMER AREA, MEANS DISPLAYING A PLURALITY OF ARTICLES ALONG A PORTION OF SAID PREDETERMINED PATH, A STORAGE AREA WITHIN SAID STORE AND REMOTELY LOCATED WITH RESPECT TO SAID CUSTOMER''S AREA, CART MEANS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID STORAGE AREA FOR RECEIVING ARTICLES SELECTED BY SAID CUSTOMER, A REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM PROVIDING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SAID CUSTOMER AREA AND SAID STORAGE AREA, SAID COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM INCLUDING PORTABLE TRANSMITTER MEANS CARRIED ON SAID VEHICLE IN SAID CUSTOMER AREA AND PORTABLE RECEIVER MEANS CARRIED ON SAID CART, AND AN ARTICLE EXCHANGING AREA FOR DELIVERING SELECTIONS MADE BY THE CUSTOMER TO SAID VEHICLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A DRIVE-IN STORE COMPRISING A CUSTOMER AREA, MEANS FOR MOVING A CUSTOMER''S VEHICLE ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH WITHIN SAID CUSTOMER AREA, MEANS DISPLAYING A PLURALITY OF ARTICLES ALONG A PORTION OF SAID PREDETERMINED PATH, A STORAGE AREA WITHIN SAID STORE AND REMOTELY LOCATED WITH RESPECT TO SAID CUSTOMER''S AREA, CART MEANS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID STORAGE AREA FOR RECEIVING ARTICLES SELECTED BY SAID CUSTOMER, A REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM PROVIDING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SAID CUSTOMER AREA AND SAID STORAGE AREA, SAID COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM INCLUDING PORTABLE TRANSMITTER MEANS CARRIED ON SAID VEHICLE IN SAID CUSTOMER AREA AND PORTABLE RECEIVER MEANS CARRIED ON SAID CART, AND AN ARTICLE EXCHANGING AREA FOR DELIVERING SELECTIONS MADE BY THE CUSTOMER TO SAID VEHICLE.
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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) | 1970-10-23 | 1971-04-24 | 1971-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-23 | 1975-04-24 | 1975-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-23 | 1979-04-24 | 1979-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |