US3665736A
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Universal telescoping locking bar for vending machines
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-15
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Granted: 1972-05-30
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Expires: 1991-01-15
Abstract
Abstract In a vending machine which as a front access door such as particularily a pop vending machine and in which the door is normally locked by a key lock, a safety lock bar is provided which extends across the front access door of the vending machine and over the key lock and is releasably and pivotally attached to the sides of the vending machine; the attachment of the lock bar is provided with invisible fasteners secured to the inside of the vending machine so as not to be accessible from the outside; the attachments are provided with apertured flanges to provide a means to secure the locking bar by means of a padlock or the like; and the locking bar is adjustable in length intermediate its ends to accomodate various widths of vending machines.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:31
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F9/00; G07F9/10; E; E05; E05B; E05B73/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/23; Y10T292/31; Y10T292/314; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5093; Y10T70/5097; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7441; Y10T70/7915; Y10T70/7955; Y10T70/7977
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
An anti-theft locking device for an article dispensing receptacle having a front access door hinged to one side wall of the receptacle and normally locked to the opposite side wall of the receptacle; said anti-theft locking device comprising: a longitudinal telescoping lock bar assembly adapted for extension across said front access door; bracket means secured to said opposite side walls of said receptacle; one end of said telescoping lock bar assembly being pivotally attached to one of said bracket means and the other end of said telescoping lock bar assembly being releasably attached to the other of said bracket means and; means locking said other end of said telescoping lock bar assembly to said other of said bracket means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
An anti-theft locking device for an article dispensing receptacle having a front access door hinged to one side wall of the receptacle and normally locked to the opposite side wall of the receptacle; said anti-theft locking device comprising: a longitudinal telescoping lock bar assembly adapted for extension across said front access door; bracket means secured to said opposite side walls of said receptacle; one end of said telescoping lock bar assembly being pivotally attached to one of said bracket means and the other end of said telescoping lock bar assembly being releasably attached to the other of said bracket means and; means locking said other end of said telescoping lock bar assembly to said other of said bracket means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
In the locking device as defined in claim 1, said telescoping locking bar assembly comprising an outer channel type longitudinal member and a longitudinal inner member received within said channel member for adjustable longitudinal movement therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
In the locking device as defined in claim 2, said channel type outer member of said telescoping lock bar assembly being attached to one of said bracket members by means of a hinge assembly so that upon release of said locking bar assembly said locking bar assembly can be swung out of the way to permit opening of said front access door.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
138 words
In the locking device as defined in claim 2, said outer longitudinal channel type member of said locking bar assembly being releasably attached to the end of a connecting link, said connecting link extending around the marginal front edge of said receptable for releasable attachment within one of said bracket members in such position as to be hidden from view; said inner longitudinal telescoping member being extended around the other marginal front edge of said receptacle for releasable connection to a second link member; said second link member being releasably connected within said other bracket member, both of said bracket members being provided with enclosure means having a retaining member therein adapted to retain the ends of said first and said second link members within said enclosure means in such position as to be unaccessible from the outside.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
In the locking device as defined in claim 4, said inner telescoping member and said second link member each being provided with flange means in abutting relationship; said flange means being apertured for the securement of a padlock therethrough.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
87 words
In the locking device as defined in claim 1, each of said bracket means comprising a plate for abutment against the outside of said sidewalls of said receptacle, each of said plates being provided with fastening means comprising stud members secured to the side of said plates facing said side walls and adapted for extension through said side walls; and lock nuts adapted for engagement with said stud members inwardly of said receptacle to thereby prevent access to said fastening means from the outside of said receptacle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
119 words
In the locking device as defined in claim 1, each of said bracket means comprising a flat plate member adapted for abutment against the respective outside of said opposite side walls of said receptacle; each of said flat plate members having a stud member projecting therefrom for extension through an aperture provided in each of said side walls; each of said stud members being provided with a bayonet type slot extending from the outer end thereof and a keeper membeR secured within each of said side walls for engagement within said bayonet type slot upon insertion of said stud member into said aperture to thereby lock said plates to said side walls upon respective rotative movement of said plates.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
65 words
In the locking device as defined in claim 1, said other end of said telescoping lock bar assembly being provided with a first flange means and said other of said bracket means being provided with a second flange means in abutting relationship with said first flange means, both of said flange means being provided with aligned apertures and a padlock secured through said aligned apertures.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
100 words
In the locking device as defined in claim 1, each of the bracket means comprising a plate member for abutment against respective ones of said side walls of said receptacle, each of said plate members being provided with a stud member secured to the side of said plate members facing said side walls for extension through said side walls, each of said stud members having a plurality of apertures therein spaced in axial direction of said stud members, and lock means for engagement within a selected one of said apertures to thereby lock said bracket means to said side walls.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
115 words
In the locking device as defined in claim 1, each of said bracket means comprising a box-like enclosure having an inner side attached to said side walls of said receptacle, each of said inner side of said enclosures being longitudinally slotted; a lock member disposed in each of the slots for adjustable sliding engagement therein; said lock member having a shank portion for extension through said side walls of said receptacle; said shank portion of each of said lock members being provided with a plurality of axially spaced apertures; and means comprising a locking pin for selective insertion in a selected one of said apertures to thereby lock said bracket means to said side walls.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
82 words
In the locking device as defined in claim 10, said lock member being further provided with an enlarged head portion; each of said slots having portions of smaller widths than said enlarged head portion to prevent removal of said lock member out of said slot; each of said slots having a portion of larger width than the diameter of said head portion to permit insertion of said head portion therethrough for engagement of said shank portion within said smaller width slot portion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
49 words
In the locking device as defined in claim 11, said shank portion of each of said locking members having a portion of square cross-section adjacent said enlarged head portion for sliding engagement within said slot; said portion of square cross-section preventing rotation of said locking member within said slot.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
79 words
In the locking device as defined in claim 1, said other of said bracket means defining an enclosed key lock assembly and said locking means comprising a latch bar slidingly disposed within said key lock assembly; said other end of said telescoping lock bar assembly being apertured and adapted to be received within said key lock assembly to permit locking engagement of said latch bar within said aperture; and a means to disengage said latch bar from said aperture.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
76 words
In the locking device as defined in claim 13, said means comprising a rotatable cam; said latch bar being provided with spaced abutments disposed on both sides of said cam, and key means to rotate said cam in a selected direction into engagement with one or the other of said abutments to thereby longitudinally move said latch bar into or out of locking engagement with said aperture at the other end of said lock bar assembly.
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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) | 1975-05-30 | 1975-11-29 | 1976-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-30 | 1979-11-29 | 1980-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-30 | 1983-11-29 | 1984-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |