US3560067A
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Merchandise storing and dispensing unit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-28
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Granted: 1971-02-02
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Expires: 1989-04-28
Abstract
Abstract A MERCHANDISE STORING AND DISPENSING UNIT IS PROVIDED WHICH IS SUSPENDED FROM OVERHEAD AT THE CHECKOUT COUNTER OR CASH REGISTER OF A STORE. THE UNIT CONTAINS A PLURALITY OR VERTICALLY RECIPROCAL MERCHANDISE CONTAINERS THAT ARE POSITIONABLE SO THAT THEY MAY BE PULLED DOWN OUT OF THE UNIT TO REMOVE MERCHANDISE OR POSITIONED UP INTO THE UNIT FOR STORAGE. THE CONTAINERS ARE BALANCED TO REMAIN IN WHATEVER POSITION THEY ARE PLACED. A LOCK IS PROVIDED SO THAT THE UNIT MAY NOT HAVE MERCHANDISE WITHDRAWN THEREFROM EXCEPT IN THE PRESENCE OF STORE PERSONNEL. THE UNIT UTILIZES OVERHEAD SPACE FOR STORAGE AND IS PARTICULARLY ADAPTABLE FOR STORING AND DISPENSING CARTONS OF CIGARETTES.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold J Stieg
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:12
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F1/00; A47F1/04; A47F1/08; A47F3/00; A47F3/06
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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) | 1974-02-01 | 1974-08-03 | 1975-02-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-01 | 1978-08-03 | 1979-02-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-01 | 1982-08-03 | 1983-02-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |