US3552616A
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Ticket dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-06-28
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Granted: 1971-01-05
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Expires: 1988-06-28
Abstract
Abstract The invention is a ticket dispensing device comprising a rectangular box with a pair of rotatable dials mounted thereon, means in response to said dial to feed the selected number of tickets out the forward end of said device, and out of the confines of the box and to sever the ticket from the ticket roll, a handle for carrying said box from place to place, a cash compartment within said box for making change for the purchase of said tickets, said box having a pivotally mounted panel adjacent said dials for providing access to said cash compartment.
Inventors
- 👤 Vern K Mason
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 01:09
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/42; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T225/00; Y10T225/20; Y10T225/232; Y10T225/236; Y10T225/237; Y10T225/30; Y10T225/371; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/444; Y10T83/4539; Y10T83/4541; Y10T83/4544; Y10T83/889; Y10T83/896; Y10T83/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A ticket dispensing device comprising a rotatable dial, said dial having a plurality of spaced recesses for dialing a selected number of tickets, a rotatable drum mounted beneath said dial and adapted to be rotated by said dial when dialing and to receive tickets from a reel, arcuate guide means to guide said tickets about said drum as said drum is rotated, channel means for receiving said tickets after traveling about said drum, pivotally mounted channel means for receiving and at least partially severing the selected number of tickets from the reel, spring means for returning said dial to its original position after dialing, and means on said dial to actuate said severing means after dialing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A ticket dispensing device comprising a rotatable dial, said dial having a plurality of spaced recesses for dialing a selected number of tickets, a rotatable drum mounted beneath said dial and adapted to be rotated by said dial when dialing and to receive tickets from a reel, arcuate guide means to guide said tickets about said drum as said drum is rotated, channel means for receiving said tickets after traveling about said drum, pivotally mounted channel means for receiving and at least partially severing the selected number of tickets from the reel, spring means for returning said dial to its original position after dialing, and means on said dial to actuate said severing means after dialing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
142 words
A ticket dispensing device comprising a dial, a rotary mounted drum beneath said dial for feeding a selected number of tickets from a ticket roll in response to said dial, said dial having spring return means for returning said dial to its original position after dialing, channel means for receiving said tickets fed from said roll, separation means for creating a separation in portions of the roll of tickets between the selected tickets and the rest of the ticket roll, said dial having means actuating said separation means, said separation means comprising a movably mounted plate with channel means for receiving said tickets from said first-mentioned channel means whereby upon actuation of said separation means by said dial, said plate will move away from said first-mentioned channel means for said creation of said separation in said portions of said roll of tickets.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
142 words
A ticket dispensing device comprising a dial, a rotary mounted drum beneath said dial for feeding a selected number of tickets from a ticket roll in response to said dial, said dial having spring return means for returning said dial to its original position after dialing, channel means for receiving said tickets fed from said roll, separation means for creating a separation in portions of the roll of tickets between the selected tickets and the rest of the ticket roll, said dial having means actuating said separation means, said separation means comprising a movably mounted plate with channel means for receiving said tickets from said first-mentioned channel means whereby upon actuation of said separation means by said dial, said plate will move away from said first-mentioned channel means for said creation of said separation in said portions of said roll of tickets.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
126 words
A ticket dispensing device comprising a dial, rotatably mounted drum means beneath said dial for feeding a selected number of tickets from a ticket reel in response to said dial, said dial having spring return means for returning said dial to its original position after dialing, channel means for receiving said tickets fed from said reel, separation means for creating a separation in portions of said reel of tickets between the selected number of tickets and the rest of the ticket reel, said dial having means actuating said separation means, said separation means comprising a movable plate whereby upon actuation of said separation means said plate will move relative to said channel means for said creation of said separation in said portions of said ticket reel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
126 words
A ticket dispensing device comprising a dial, rotatably mounted drum means beneath said dial for feeding a selected number of tickets from a ticket reel in response to said dial, said dial having spring return means for returning said dial to its original position after dialing, channel means for receiving said tickets fed from said reel, separation means for creating a separation in portions of said reel of tickets between the selected number of tickets and the rest of the ticket reel, said dial having means actuating said separation means, said separation means comprising a movable plate whereby upon actuation of said separation means said plate will move relative to said channel means for said creation of said separation in said portions of said ticket reel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
A ticket dispenser device according to claim 3 wherein said drum means has projecting portions cooperatively engaging said tickets to maintain said tickets in alignment while being fed by saiD drum and to feed said tickets around said drum.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A ticket dispenser device according to claim 3 wherein said device has means folding said reel of tickets laterally between each ticket for easier separation of said tickets.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
96 words
A ticket dispenser device comprising a dial, a rotatable drum beneath said dial for feeding a selected number of tickets from a ticket roll in response to said dial, a second rotatable drum mounted coaxially with said first-mentioned drum for feeding a selected number of tickets from a second ticket roll in response to said dial, severing means for automatically at least partially severing a selected number of tickets from either of said ticket rolls with selector means to alternately operate said dial to select and feed and at least partially sever tickets from either drum.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
96 words
A ticket dispenser device comprising a dial, a rotatable drum beneath said dial for feeding a selected number of tickets from a ticket roll in response to said dial, a second rotatable drum mounted coaxially with said first-mentioned drum for feeding a selected number of tickets from a second ticket roll in response to said dial, severing means for automatically at least partially severing a selected number of tickets from either of said ticket rolls with selector means to alternately operate said dial to select and feed and at least partially sever tickets from either drum.
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) | 1974-01-04 | 1974-07-06 | 1975-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-04 | 1978-07-06 | 1979-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-04 | 1982-07-06 | 1983-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |