US3680937A
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Security door for vending machines
Assignee: Crane Merchandising Systems Inc
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Filing: 1971-03-26
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Granted: 1972-08-01
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Expires: 1991-03-26
Abstract
Abstract A vending cabinet having a front door defining a slit with the cabinet. Stiff metal strips are secured to the structure, on the cabinet and/or door to span the slit and deter vandals or thieves from prying the door open.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy S Steeley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:57
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F9/00; G07F9/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/79
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
In a vending machine having a cabinet, a door hinged to the front thereof along one edge thereof and defining a relatively wide peripheral slit between said cabinet and door, and a resilient gasket in said slit between the door and cabinet, the improvement comprising: a first elongated stiff metal strip secured to and extending along the outside edge of said door opposite said hinged edge, the full length thereof, said strip spanning said slit and having an edge portion overlying an adjacent surface of said cabinet, in close proximity thereto, to render said spanned portion of said slit substantially inaccessible to a prying tool; and a second elongated stiff metal strip secured to said cabinet adjacent the hinged edge of said door, said second strip extending along the length of said hinged edge, spanning said slit and having an edge portion overlying an adjacent surface of said door, in close proximity thereto, to render said spanned portion of said slit substantially inaccessible to a prying tool.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
In a vending machine having a cabinet, a door hinged to the front thereof along one edge thereof and defining a relatively wide peripheral slit between said cabinet and door, and a resilient gasket in said slit between the door and cabinet, the improvement comprising: a first elongated stiff metal strip secured to and extending along the outside edge of said door opposite said hinged edge, the full length thereof, said strip spanning said slit and having an edge portion overlying an adjacent surface of said cabinet, in close proximity thereto, to render said spanned portion of said slit substantially inaccessible to a prying tool; and a second elongated stiff metal strip secured to said cabinet adjacent the hinged edge of said door, said second strip extending along the length of said hinged edge, spanning said slit and having an edge portion overlying an adjacent surface of said door, in close proximity thereto, to render said spanned portion of said slit substantially inaccessible to a prying tool.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The improvement defined in claim 1 including a further elongated stiff metal strip secured to said cabinet to define said adjacent surface of said cabinet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The improvement defined in claim 2 wherein said strips are secured to said door and cabinet, respectively, by means whereby said strips may be removed without damaging said cabinet or door.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The improvement defined in claim 3 wherein said means are fasteners from the group consisting of rivets and carriage bolts.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-08-01 | 1976-01-31 | 1976-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-01 | 1980-01-31 | 1980-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-01 | 1984-01-31 | 1984-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |