US3556345A
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Adjustable magazine for gum dispenser
Assignee: WILLIAM F SHEPHERD Inc
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Filing: 1968-05-27
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Granted: 1971-01-19
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Expires: 1988-05-27
Abstract
Abstract A vending unit particularly adapted for dispensing packages of gum and lozengers comprising, in preferred form, (a) a magazine for storing a stack of packages, (b) a handle for the stack adapted to be pulled horizontally by a consumer to dispense a package, (c) a pusher for the stack horizontally movable into engagement with an end of the package at the stack''s bottom to distribute that package, and (d) linkage interconnecting the stack''s handle and pusher, the linkage serving to multiply the travel of the pusher over the travel of the handle.
Inventors
- 👤 William H Rowekamp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:44
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F11/00; G07F11/02; G07F11/04; G07F11/16; G07F11/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
Apparatus for storing a stack of gum or lozengers in a vending unit comprising: a magazine that is vertically positioned, said magazine being suitably sized to store in a stack packages of gum and lozengers of varying lengths; a bottom associated with the side walls of said magazine which cooperates with the magazine''s back wall to define a package opening at the bottom of said stack through which a purchased package is discharged; a sizing rod having a stop tip that is adjustably positionable within said opening for adapting the size of said opening to dispense that price package stored in the magazine, said sizing rod extending from the top of said magazine to the bottom of said magazine and said sizing rod''s stop tip being adjustably positionable through manipulation of said sizing rod from the top of said magazine; and first means fixed to the magazine''s back wall at an upper position and second means fixed to the magazine''s back wall at a lower position, said sizing rod including a step intermediate its ends adapted to cooperate with said first means and said second means as desired to adjustably position said stop tip within said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
Apparatus for storing a stack of gum or lozengers in a vending unit comprising: a magazine that is vertically positioned, said magazine being suitably sized to store in a stack packages of gum and lozengers of varying lengths; a bottom associated with the side walls of said magazine which cooperates with the magazine''s back wall to define a package opening at the bottom of said stack through which a purchased package is discharged; a sizing rod having a stop tip that is adjustably positionable within said opening for adapting the size of said opening to dispense that price package stored in the magazine, said sizing rod extending from the top of said magazine to the bottom of said magazine and said sizing rod''s stop tip being adjustably positionable through manipulation of said sizing rod from the top of said magazine; and first means fixed to the magazine''s back wall at an upper position and second means fixed to the magazine''s back wall at a lower position, said sizing rod including a step intermediate its ends adapted to cooperate with said first means and said second means as desired to adjustably position said stop tip within said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said first means is a notch in the top edge of said backwall and said second means is a bracket fixed to said backwall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 2, including a spring clip mounted to the magazine and associated with said opening, said spring clip preventing packages from passing out of said opening when said magazine is tipped.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein the top of said sizing rod is provided with an adjustment knob that extends above the top of said magazine.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein the front of said magazine is comprised of a clear plastic wall hinged at the bottom thereof for easy filling of the magazine.
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) | 1974-01-18 | 1974-07-20 | 1975-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-18 | 1978-07-20 | 1979-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-18 | 1982-07-20 | 1983-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |