US3386550A
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Automatic electronic microwave cooking and vending machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-11-15
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Granted: 1968-06-04
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Expires: 1986-11-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William R Murray
- 👤 William O Murray
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 02:22
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05B; H05B6/00; H05B6/64; H05B6/80; H05B6/808; G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/0064; G07F17/0078; G07F9/00; G07F9/10; G07F9/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A FOOD ARTICLE-DISPENSING MACHINE COMPRISING AN OVEN HAVING HORIZONTALLY-RECIPROCABLE FOOD ARTICLE-RECEIVING SLIDING TRAY MEANS, MEANS TO AT TIMES MOVES SAID SLIDING TRAY MEANS TO AN OUTWARDLY-EXTENDING POSITION, CONVEYOR MEANS LOCATED TO DELIVER FOOD ARTICLES TO SAID SLIDING TRAY MEANS, MEANS TO ACTIVATE SAID CONVEYOR MEANS, MEANS TO RETRACT SAID SLIDING TRAY MEANS INTO SAID OVEN FOR A PREDETERMINED PERIOD OF TIME RESPONSIVE TO THE ACTIVATION OF SAID CONVEYOR MEANS, AND MEANS TO RETURN SAID SLIDING TRAY MEANS TO AN OUTWARDLY-EXTENDING POSITION AT THE EXPIRATION OF SAID PREDETERMINED PERIOD OF TIME.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A FOOD ARTICLE-DISPENSING MACHINE COMPRISING AN OVEN HAVING HORIZONTALLY-RECIPROCABLE FOOD ARTICLE-RECEIVING SLIDING TRAY MEANS, MEANS TO AT TIMES MOVES SAID SLIDING TRAY MEANS TO AN OUTWARDLY-EXTENDING POSITION, CONVEYOR MEANS LOCATED TO DELIVER FOOD ARTICLES TO SAID SLIDING TRAY MEANS, MEANS TO ACTIVATE SAID CONVEYOR MEANS, MEANS TO RETRACT SAID SLIDING TRAY MEANS INTO SAID OVEN FOR A PREDETERMINED PERIOD OF TIME RESPONSIVE TO THE ACTIVATION OF SAID CONVEYOR MEANS, AND MEANS TO RETURN SAID SLIDING TRAY MEANS TO AN OUTWARDLY-EXTENDING POSITION AT THE EXPIRATION OF SAID PREDETERMINED PERIOD OF TIME.
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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) | 1971-06-04 | 1971-12-04 | 1972-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-06-04 | 1975-12-04 | 1976-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-06-04 | 1979-12-04 | 1980-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |