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US3804480A
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Tape cartridge vending machine with rotatable panel
Assignee: SANIBEL SOUND CO Inc
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Filing: 1972-11-10
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Granted: 1974-04-16
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Expires: 1992-11-10
Abstract
Abstract A cabinet including multiple sides and the structure therein defining a plurality of horizontally and vertically spaced openended article receiving compartments opening in generally the same direction outwardly of one side of the cabinet. The cabinet includes a partition extending over and closing the open side of the cabinet outwardly of which the compartments open and the partition is spaced outwardly of the outer ends of the compartments. A large generally circular first opening is formed in the partition and closed by means of a circular closure panel rotatably supported in the opening and having a medium size opening formed in one sector of the closure panel. A second generally circular closure panel is disposed in and closes the medium size opening and the second closure panel has an access opening formed in one sector thereof of a size to receive the hand and lower arm only of a person wishing to vend articles from the cabinet. Also, the cabinet includes a passageway extending from the area between the partition and the open ends of the compartment to the exterior of the cabinet, which passageway is provided with a vending mechanism for controlling the passage of articles through the passageway.
Inventors
- 👤 C Chamberlin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:53
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F9/00; G07F9/10; A; A47; A47F; A47F3/00; A47F3/02; G07F11/00; G07F11/62; G07F7/00; G07F7/06; G07F7/069
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
An article vending cabinet including an open side and means defining a plurality of horizontally and vertically spaced openended compartments opening outwardly of said open side, said cabinet including a partition extending over and closing said open side and spaced outwardly from the open ends of said compartments, said partition having a first large generally circular opening formed therethrough, a first generally circular closure panel rotatably supported from circumferentially spaced edge portions of said partition defining said large opening and with said first closure panel registered with and closing said opening, said first closure panel having a second medium size eccentrically disposed opening formed therethrough, a second generally circular closure panel, means rotatably supporting said second closure panel from circumferentially spaced edge portions of said first closure panel defining said medium size opening and closing said second opening, said second closure panel having a third small size eccentrically disposed opening formed therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
An article vending cabinet including an open side and means defining a plurality of horizontally and vertically spaced openended compartments opening outwardly of said open side, said cabinet including a partition extending over and closing said open side and spaced outwardly from the open ends of said compartments, said partition having a first large generally circular opening formed therethrough, a first generally circular closure panel rotatably supported from circumferentially spaced edge portions of said partition defining said large opening and with said first closure panel registered with and closing said opening, said first closure panel having a second medium size eccentrically disposed opening formed therethrough, a second generally circular closure panel, means rotatably supporting said second closure panel from circumferentially spaced edge portions of said first closure panel defining said medium size opening and closing said second opening, said second closure panel having a third small size eccentrically disposed opening formed therethrough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said cabinet includes means defining a vending passageway having an inlet end accessible through said small size opening and an outlet end accessible from the exterior of said cabinet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said cabinet includes vending mechanism operatively associated with said passageway and operable from the exterior of said cabinet to vend an article placed into the inlet end of said passageway, through the latter and to the outlet end thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said means rotatably supporting said second closure panel from said first closure panel is carried by said second closure panel and includes means removably supporting said second panel from said first closure panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein the last-mentioned means includes lock means operative to resist unauthorized removal of said second closure panel from said first closure panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said circumferentially spaced edge portions of said partition have double flange rollers journaled therefrom on the inner side of said partition, circumferentially spaced portions of said first closure panel being received between the flanges of said rollers whereby said first closure panel is rotatably supported from said partition.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
110 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said circumferentially spaced portions of said first closure panel have inner and outer coaxial washers journaled therefrom and projecting inwardly of the edges of said first closure panel defining said medium opening, said second closure panel having circumferEntially spaced portions thereof received between the portions of said pairs of washers projecting inwardly of the edges of said medium opening, the opposing peripheral edges of said second closure panel and said medium size opening and the reception of circumferentially spaced portions of said second closure panel between said pairs of washers comprising said means rotatably supporting said second closure panel in said medium size opening.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
54 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein said circumferentially spaced edge portions of said partition have double flange rollers journaled therefrom on the inner side of said partition, circumferentially spaced portions of said first closure panel being received between the flanges of said rollers whereby said first closure panel is rotatably supported from said partition.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-04-15 | 1977-10-15 | 1978-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-15 | 1981-10-15 | 1982-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-15 | 1985-10-15 | 1986-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |