US3378014A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Automatic filing arrangement
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-02-12
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Granted: 1968-04-16
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Expires: 1985-02-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce B Schwab
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 07:50
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K21/00; G06K21/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
AN ARRANGEMENT FOR AUTOMATICALLY RETRIEVING A SELECTED ITEM FROM FILE STORAGE, EACH OF SAID ITEMS BEING ENCODED ALONG AN EDGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN IDENTIFICATION THEREOF, COMPRISING: A STORAGE BIN FOR STORING SAID ITEMS MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID STORAGE BIN FOR REJECTING ALL BUT THE SELECTED ITEM, AN EXTRACTOR MECHANISM ASSOCIATED WITH THE STORAGE BIN AND OPERABLE TO REMOVE THE ITEM NOT REJECTED BY SAID REJECTING MEANS, AND FAULT INDICATOR MEANS COUPLED TO THE EXTRACTOR MECHANISM FOR INDICATING A FAULT IF THE EXTRACTOR MECHANISM DOES NOT COMPLETE A CYCLE OF OPERATION WITHIN A PREDETERMINED TIME AFTER BEING ACTUATED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
AN ARRANGEMENT FOR AUTOMATICALLY RETRIEVING A SELECTED ITEM FROM FILE STORAGE, EACH OF SAID ITEMS BEING ENCODED ALONG AN EDGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN IDENTIFICATION THEREOF, COMPRISING: A STORAGE BIN FOR STORING SAID ITEMS MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID STORAGE BIN FOR REJECTING ALL BUT THE SELECTED ITEM, AN EXTRACTOR MECHANISM ASSOCIATED WITH THE STORAGE BIN AND OPERABLE TO REMOVE THE ITEM NOT REJECTED BY SAID REJECTING MEANS, AND FAULT INDICATOR MEANS COUPLED TO THE EXTRACTOR MECHANISM FOR INDICATING A FAULT IF THE EXTRACTOR MECHANISM DOES NOT COMPLETE A CYCLE OF OPERATION WITHIN A PREDETERMINED TIME AFTER BEING ACTUATED.
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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) | 1971-04-16 | 1971-10-16 | 1972-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-04-16 | 1975-10-16 | 1976-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-04-16 | 1979-10-16 | 1980-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |