US3360091A
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Coin controlled vending machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-08-20
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Granted: 1967-12-26
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Expires: 1985-08-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold D Baum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:24
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F11/00; G07F11/007; G07F11/02; G07F11/04; G07F11/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
IN A VENDING MACHINE, A PLURALITY OF HOPPERS FOR CONTAINING COLUMNS OF ARTICLES TO BE VENDED, DISPENSING MECHANISM ONE DISPOSED AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH HOPPER AND EACH MOVABLE FIRST AND SECOND POSITION, SEPARATE MEANS NORMALLY LOCKING EACH OF SAID DISPENSING MECHANISMS IN A FIRST POSITION, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE DEMAND OF A PURCHASER FOR UNLOCKING SELECTED OF SAID MECHANISMS TO PERMIT THEM TO BE MOVED INTO A SECOND POSITION, SAID UNLOCKING MEANS COMPRISING COIN CONTROLLED MEANS INDIVIDUAL TO EACH DISPENSING MECHANISM OPERABLE UPON THE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
IN A VENDING MACHINE, A PLURALITY OF HOPPERS FOR CONTAINING COLUMNS OF ARTICLES TO BE VENDED, DISPENSING MECHANISM ONE DISPOSED AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH HOPPER AND EACH MOVABLE FIRST AND SECOND POSITION, SEPARATE MEANS NORMALLY LOCKING EACH OF SAID DISPENSING MECHANISMS IN A FIRST POSITION, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE DEMAND OF A PURCHASER FOR UNLOCKING SELECTED OF SAID MECHANISMS TO PERMIT THEM TO BE MOVED INTO A SECOND POSITION, SAID UNLOCKING MEANS COMPRISING COIN CONTROLLED MEANS INDIVIDUAL TO EACH DISPENSING MECHANISM OPERABLE UPON THE
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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) | 1970-12-25 | 1971-06-26 | 1971-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-25 | 1975-06-26 | 1975-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-25 | 1979-06-26 | 1979-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |