US3360093A
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Coin operated tape embossing machine
Assignee: Dymo Industries Inc
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Filing: 1965-12-08
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Granted: 1967-12-26
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Expires: 1985-12-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John V Mcdonald
- 👤 Gerald G Graham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:16
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J3/00; B41J3/38; G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A COIN OPERATED PLASTIC TAPE EMBOSSING MACHINE COMPRISING MECHANISM FOR EMBOSSING CHARACTERS ON AN EMBOSSABLE PLASTIC TAPE, MECHANISM FOR FEEDING AN ELONGATED STRIP OF THE PLASTIC TAPE FROM A SUPPLY THEREOF PAST SAID EMBOSSING MECHANISM, MANUALLY OPERATED LEVER ARMS FOR OPERATING SAID EMBOSSING AND FEEDING MECHANISM, LOCK STRUCTURE HAVING A LOCKING CONDITION AND AN OPERATING CONDITION, SAID LOCK STRUCTURE IN THE LOCKING CONDITION THEREOF RENDERING SAID EMBOSSING MECHANISM INOPERATIVE AND IN THE OPERATING CONDITION THEREOF RENDERING BOTH OF SAID MECHANISMS OPERATIVE, AND A COIN OPERATED CONTROL APPARTUS RESPONSIVE TO THE SUPPLY OF PREDETERMINED COINS THERETO FOR PLACING SAID LOCK STRUCTURE IN THE OPERATING CONDITION THEREOF, THEREBY TO RENDER BOTH SAID MECHANISMS OPERATIVE TO EMBOSS AND TO FEED PLASTIC TAPE UPON ACTUATION OF SAID LEVEL ARMS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A COIN OPERATED PLASTIC TAPE EMBOSSING MACHINE COMPRISING MECHANISM FOR EMBOSSING CHARACTERS ON AN EMBOSSABLE PLASTIC TAPE, MECHANISM FOR FEEDING AN ELONGATED STRIP OF THE PLASTIC TAPE FROM A SUPPLY THEREOF PAST SAID EMBOSSING MECHANISM, MANUALLY OPERATED LEVER ARMS FOR OPERATING SAID EMBOSSING AND FEEDING MECHANISM, LOCK STRUCTURE HAVING A LOCKING CONDITION AND AN OPERATING CONDITION, SAID LOCK STRUCTURE IN THE LOCKING CONDITION THEREOF RENDERING SAID EMBOSSING MECHANISM INOPERATIVE AND IN THE OPERATING CONDITION THEREOF RENDERING BOTH OF SAID MECHANISMS OPERATIVE, AND A COIN OPERATED CONTROL APPARTUS RESPONSIVE TO THE SUPPLY OF PREDETERMINED COINS THERETO FOR PLACING SAID LOCK STRUCTURE IN THE OPERATING CONDITION THEREOF, THEREBY TO RENDER BOTH SAID MECHANISMS OPERATIVE TO EMBOSS AND TO FEED PLASTIC TAPE UPON ACTUATION OF SAID LEVEL ARMS.
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) | 1970-12-25 | 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 |