US3625397A
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Container display and dispenser
Assignee: Shelley Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1970-03-09
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Granted: 1971-12-07
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Expires: 1990-03-09
Abstract
Abstract A beverage dispenser having a cartridge including a tube for holding a stack of containers, a stop spaced from one end of the tube by about the height of a container, and a spring in the tube for urging the stack of containers toward the stop and to urge the end container against the stop. The end container may be viewed for display purposes and also may be removed from the tube with the spring pushing another container against the stop. The cartridge is carried in a cart, and in this application, a plurality of the tubes are arranged side-by-side with the stop projecting above the upper surface of the cart so that a plurality of containers are viewable at the top of the cart and can be dispensed easily from the top of the cart. A spring normally holds the containers under the stop, and the spring is yieldable to allow removal of the containers from the cartridge. A loader is provided consisting of a tube which may be inserted under the stop to release the spring, the tube carrying containers for either loading the containers into the cartridge or removing containers from the cartridge.
Inventors
- 👤 George R Shelly
- 👤 Robert J Shelley Jr
- 👤 Arthur B Dixon
- 👤 Bruce F House
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:34
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F1/00; A47F1/04; A47F1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A dispenser comprising a tube for holding a stack of containers, a stop spaced from one end of said tube by about the height of a container, a spring in said tube for urging the stack of containers toward said stop and to urge the end container against said stop such that the end container may be viewed and also may be removed from said tube with said spring pushing another container against said stop, see-through retainer means at one side of said stop for retaining the end container in said space, and spring means at the other side of said stop partially covering said space for holding the end container in said space in viewable condition and allowing containers to be removed from said space.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A dispenser comprising a tube for holding a stack of containers, a stop spaced from one end of said tube by about the height of a container, a spring in said tube for urging the stack of containers toward said stop and to urge the end container against said stop such that the end container may be viewed and also may be removed from said tube with said spring pushing another container against said stop, see-through retainer means at one side of said stop for retaining the end container in said space, and spring means at the other side of said stop partially covering said space for holding the end container in said space in viewable condition and allowing containers to be removed from said space.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The dispenser as claimed in claim 1 including a loader in the form of a tube insertable in the end of said first named tube under said stop, said loader tube carrying containers for loading into or unloading from said first named tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The dispenser as claimed in claim 1 in which said first named tube has an opening lengthwise thereof for enabling the contents of said tube to be inventoried.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
167 words
A beverage dispenser for displaying and dispensing of beverage containers, said dispenser comprising, a. a cart movable on rolling means and having an open topped receptacle therein for receiving a cartridge, b. a cartridge in said receptacle and removable therefrom, said cartridge including an elongated chute for receiving containers and a displaying frame at a top end of said chute having a stop, c. biasing means in said chute for urging a stack of containers upwardly in said chute and to bias the uppermost container against said stop in a position wherein that container may be viewed and also removed from said display frame manually, d. a spring retained at said frame to hold a container in said frame and yieldable to allow said container to be removed from said frame, and e. a loader in the form of a tube having an end insertable in said frame at said spring to release said spring, said tube carrying containers for loading into or unloading from said chute.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
167 words
A beverage dispenser for displaying and dispensing of beverage containers, said dispenser comprising, a. a cart movable on rolling means and having an open topped receptacle therein for receiving a cartridge, b. a cartridge in said receptacle and removable therefrom, said cartridge including an elongated chute for receiving containers and a displaying frame at a top end of said chute having a stop, c. biasing means in said chute for urging a stack of containers upwardly in said chute and to bias the uppermost container against said stop in a position wherein that container may be viewed and also removed from said display frame manually, d. a spring retained at said frame to hold a container in said frame and yieldable to allow said container to be removed from said frame, and e. a loader in the form of a tube having an end insertable in said frame at said spring to release said spring, said tube carrying containers for loading into or unloading from said chute.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The beverage dispenser as claimed in claim 4 in which said chute has an opening lengthwise thereof to facilitate inventorying of the containers.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The beverage dispenser as claimed in claim 4 including braking means for said cart including an actuator available to the user for releasing and applying said braking means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The beverage dispenser as claimed in claim 4 in which said tube has a curved end to facilitate positioning said tube at an angle to said chute during loading or unloading.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
182 words
A beverage dispenser for displaying and dispensing of beverage containers, said dispenser comprising, a. a cart movable on rolling means and having a hollow interior with doors on one side thereof, said cart having a top portion with an opening therein leading into the interior of said cart adjacent said doors, b. a cartridge in said cart fitting in said opening and removable therefrom, said cartridge comprising a plurality of elongated chutes retained in side-by-side relation with an open displaying frame bridging the top ends of said chutes and projecting up from said opening, c. said displaying frame having a stop spaced upwardly from the mouths of said chutes to retain containers in viewable positions, d. each said chute having biasing means therein for urging a stack of containers upwardly and to urge the uppermost container against said stop, e. transparent retainer means on one side of said frame, and f. transparent spring means partially covering said displaying frame on the other side thereof for holding containers in said frame in viewable condition and allowing containers to be removed from said frame.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
182 words
A beverage dispenser for displaying and dispensing of beverage containers, said dispenser comprising, a. a cart movable on rolling means and having a hollow interior with doors on one side thereof, said cart having a top portion with an opening therein leading into the interior of said cart adjacent said doors, b. a cartridge in said cart fitting in said opening and removable therefrom, said cartridge comprising a plurality of elongated chutes retained in side-by-side relation with an open displaying frame bridging the top ends of said chutes and projecting up from said opening, c. said displaying frame having a stop spaced upwardly from the mouths of said chutes to retain containers in viewable positions, d. each said chute having biasing means therein for urging a stack of containers upwardly and to urge the uppermost container against said stop, e. transparent retainer means on one side of said frame, and f. transparent spring means partially covering said displaying frame on the other side thereof for holding containers in said frame in viewable condition and allowing containers to be removed from said frame.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
45 words
The beverage dispenser as claimed in claim 8 including a loader in the form of a tube having an end insertablE in said frame at said spring means to release said spring means, said tube carrying containers for loading into or unloading from said chute.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
157 words
A beverage for displaying and dispensing of beverage bottles, said dispenser comprising, a. a cart movable on wheels, b. brake means in said cart having an actuating portion movable to apply and release said brake means relative to said wheels, c. a handle mounted on said cart, d. linkage means operatively connecting said handle to said actuating portion and applying said brake means to hold said cart stationary, e. said handle being movable to actuate said linkage means to release said brake means, f. a cartridge in said cart and removable therefrom, said cartridge including a plurality of chutes for receiving containers and an open displaying frame at top ends of said chutes having a stop, and g. biasing means in each said chute for urging a stack of containers upwardly in such chute and to bias the uppermost container against said stop in a position wherein that container may be removed from the display portion manually.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
157 words
A beverage for displaying and dispensing of beverage bottles, said dispenser comprising, a. a cart movable on wheels, b. brake means in said cart having an actuating portion movable to apply and release said brake means relative to said wheels, c. a handle mounted on said cart, d. linkage means operatively connecting said handle to said actuating portion and applying said brake means to hold said cart stationary, e. said handle being movable to actuate said linkage means to release said brake means, f. a cartridge in said cart and removable therefrom, said cartridge including a plurality of chutes for receiving containers and an open displaying frame at top ends of said chutes having a stop, and g. biasing means in each said chute for urging a stack of containers upwardly in such chute and to bias the uppermost container against said stop in a position wherein that container may be removed from the display portion manually.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
39 words
The beverage dispenser as claimed in claim 10 in which said cartridge has a spring retained at said frame to hold a container in said frame while being yieldable to allow said container to be removed from said frame.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
43 words
The beverage dispenser as claimed in claim 11 including a loader in the form of a tube having an end insertable in said frame at said spring to release said spring, said tube carrying containers for loading into or unloading from said chute.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
31 words
The beverage dispenser as claimed in claim 12 in which said tube has a curved end to facilitate positioning said tube at an angle to said chute during loading or unloading.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
105 words
A beverage dispenser comprising a plurality of elongated chutes retained side-by-side, a displaying frame bridging the mouths of said chutes at one end thereof, said frame having a stop spaced from said mouths to retain containers in viewable positions, each said chute having biasing means therein for urging a stack of containers upwardly in said chute and to urge the uppermost container against stop, transparent retainer means for retaining containers at one side of said frame, and spring means partially covering the other side of said frame for holding a container in said frame but yielding to allow removal of said container from said frame.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
105 words
A beverage dispenser comprising a plurality of elongated chutes retained side-by-side, a displaying frame bridging the mouths of said chutes at one end thereof, said frame having a stop spaced from said mouths to retain containers in viewable positions, each said chute having biasing means therein for urging a stack of containers upwardly in said chute and to urge the uppermost container against stop, transparent retainer means for retaining containers at one side of said frame, and spring means partially covering the other side of said frame for holding a container in said frame but yielding to allow removal of said container from said frame.
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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) | 1974-12-06 | 1975-06-07 | 1975-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-06 | 1979-06-07 | 1979-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-06 | 1983-06-07 | 1983-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |