US3587925A
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Article-vending mechanism
Assignee: Cornelius Co
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Filing: 1969-02-19
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Granted: 1971-06-28
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Expires: 1989-02-19
Abstract
Abstract AN ARTICLE-VENDING MECHANISM INCLUDES A STORAGE COMPARTMENT THAT DISCHARGES BY GRAVITY THROUGH A TRICKLE APPARATUS, THENCE ACROSS A STORAGE RAMP IN ASSOCIATION WITH MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE HEIGHT OF GOODS THEREON, AND THEN TO A MOVABLE DISCHARGE MEMBER WHICH IS MOVABLE BETWEEN TWO POSITIONS. IN ITS FIRST POSITION, THE MOVABLE DISCHARGE MEMBER PROVIDES A SANITARY CLOSURE AND IN ITS SECOND POSITION VENDS ONE ARTICLE TO A DISCHARGE CHUTE. AN ACTUATOR DRIVES THE MOVABLE DISCHARGE MEMBER WHICH HAS AN ABUTMENT FOR IMPACTING THE STORAGE RAMP.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul Keller
Bibliographic Details
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US
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2026-11-06 10:04
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F11/00; G07F11/02; G07F11/44; A; A47; A47G; A47G21/00; A47G21/18; A47G21/184
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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) | 1974-06-27 | 1974-12-27 | 1975-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-27 | 1978-12-27 | 1979-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-27 | 1982-12-27 | 1983-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |