US3727869A
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Hook and actuator for vending machine
Assignee: SINGER DATA PRODUCTS Inc 790 MAPLE LANE BENSENVILLE ILLINOIS A TX CORP
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Filing: 1971-05-17
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Granted: 1973-04-17
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Expires: 1991-05-17
Abstract
Abstract An improved merchandise supporting hook and release mechanism actuator for a vending machine for supporting merchandise in the vending machine and releasing it such that only a single article will be dispensed by the release mechanism during each duration.
Inventors
- 👤 C Flubacker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:56
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F11/00; G07F11/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A supporting hook assembly for supporting articles comprising: a transverse member lying in a first plane and having portions at either end which extend at right angles to said first plane; a hook attached to the center of said transverse member and extending in the opposite direction to said portions and lying in a plane which is at right angles to said first plane and said portions; and a rectangular hollow holder which has a pair of sides, a bottom and a top, said top lying in said first plane and formed with an opening through which said hook extends and said article received in said hollow holder with its sides, bottom and top extending therearound and said portions of said transverse member engaging opposite edges of said article to form said article, hollow holder and transverse member into a rigid assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A supporting hook assembly for supporting articles comprising: a transverse member lying in a first plane and having portions at either end which extend at right angles to said first plane; a hook attached to the center of said transverse member and extending in the opposite direction to said portions and lying in a plane which is at right angles to said first plane and said portions; and a rectangular hollow holder which has a pair of sides, a bottom and a top, said top lying in said first plane and formed with an opening through which said hook extends and said article received in said hollow holder with its sides, bottom and top extending therearound and said portions of said transverse member engaging opposite edges of said article to form said article, hollow holder and transverse member into a rigid assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A supporting hook according to claim 1 comprising spacer means attached to one side of said hook.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A supporting hook according to claim 2 wherein said spacer means is arcuately shaped.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A supporting hook according to claim 1 including a reinforcing portion formed in the transverse body member adjacent said hook and said opening in said hollow holder through which said hook extends being smaller than said reinforcing portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A supporting hook according to claim 4 wherein said transverse body portion is formed of polyethylene.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A supporting hook assembly according to claim 1 wherein said hollow holder is formed of cardboard.
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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) | 1976-04-16 | 1976-10-16 | 1977-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-16 | 1980-10-16 | 1981-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-16 | 1984-10-16 | 1985-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |