US3716165A
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Merchandising dispensing module for vending machines
Assignee: Polyvend Inc
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Filing: 1971-04-19
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Granted: 1973-02-13
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Expires: 1991-04-19
Abstract
Abstract A REPLACEABLE, VENDING MACHINE, MERCHANDISE DISPENSING MOVABLE HAVING ENDLESS CONVEYOR MERCHANDISE SUPPORTING MEANS WHEREIN THE MODULE IS PROVIDED WITH A PIVOTED IDENTIFICATION TAB CORRESPONDING TO A MERCHANDISE SELECTOR BUTTON WHICH ENABLES THE USE OF A SHORTER MODULE AND A SMALLER FRONT-TO-BACK MACHINE DIMENSION WHILE PERMITTING THE FREE FALL OF MERCHANDISE BETWEEN THE FRONT END OF THE MODULE AND THE FRONT OF THE MACHINE.
Inventors
- 👤 W Patrick
Bibliographic Details
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US
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2026-11-03 16:19
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F11/00; G07F11/46; G07F11/58
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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) | 1976-02-13 | 1976-08-14 | 1977-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-13 | 1980-08-14 | 1981-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-13 | 1984-08-14 | 1985-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |