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US3828970A
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Combination article dispensing-amusement device
Assignee: Tomy Kogyo Co Ltd
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Filing: 1973-03-20
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Granted: 1974-08-13
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Expires: 1993-03-20
Abstract
Abstract A device for simulating the packing and rolling of cigarettes, after which a real cigarette is dispensed. The device consists of a casing provided with a chamber within which the real cigarettes are stored. As the user actuates a motor within the casing, mechanism visible to the user simulating the packing and rolling of cigarettes is rendered operative through a gear train. At a predetermined time, one of the cigarettes is automatically released from the chamber. To the user, it thus appears that the dispensed cigarette has just been packed and rolled.
Inventors
- 👤 H Yamamoto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:18
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24F; A24F15/00; A24F15/02; A24F15/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
250 words
A cigarette dispensing amusement device, comprising: a casing; a storage chamber provided within said casing, a passage extending from said storage chamber to the outside of said casing; a plurality of cigarettes located within said storage chamber; blocking means normally preventing said cigarettes from leaving said storage chamber; a first drum operatively mounted to said casing for rotation, said drum during rotation simulating the applying of cigarette paper; a second drum operatively mounted to said casing for rotation, said second drum being transparent and including a cavity within which particles simulating tobacco are located; means rotating said first and second drums for a predetermined time and thereafter removing said blocking means for an interval of time sufficient to permit a single cigarette to leave said storage chamber and enter said passage to be deposited for use comprising a motor mounted within said casing and a source of energy operatively connected thereto, a shaft mounted for rotation within said casing and means operatively connecting said motor to said shaft to rotate same, a disc mounted on said shaft and provided with an abutment, a part of said blocking means being provided with a portion normally positioned within the path of travel of said abutment, and resilient means for restoring said blocking means to its normal position wherein the cigarettes are prevented from leaving said storage chamber after said abutment has contacted said portion and urged said blocking means from its normal position to permit a cigarette to leave said storage chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
250 words
A cigarette dispensing amusement device, comprising: a casing; a storage chamber provided within said casing, a passage extending from said storage chamber to the outside of said casing; a plurality of cigarettes located within said storage chamber; blocking means normally preventing said cigarettes from leaving said storage chamber; a first drum operatively mounted to said casing for rotation, said drum during rotation simulating the applying of cigarette paper; a second drum operatively mounted to said casing for rotation, said second drum being transparent and including a cavity within which particles simulating tobacco are located; means rotating said first and second drums for a predetermined time and thereafter removing said blocking means for an interval of time sufficient to permit a single cigarette to leave said storage chamber and enter said passage to be deposited for use comprising a motor mounted within said casing and a source of energy operatively connected thereto, a shaft mounted for rotation within said casing and means operatively connecting said motor to said shaft to rotate same, a disc mounted on said shaft and provided with an abutment, a part of said blocking means being provided with a portion normally positioned within the path of travel of said abutment, and resilient means for restoring said blocking means to its normal position wherein the cigarettes are prevented from leaving said storage chamber after said abutment has contacted said portion and urged said blocking means from its normal position to permit a cigarette to leave said storage chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A cigarette dispensing amusement device as in claim 1, wherein said abutment is located at one position along the peripery of said disc.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
A cigarette dispensing amusement device as in claim 2, wherein said part of said blocking means being provided with a portion normally positioned within the path of travel of said abutment comprises a rod connected to said blocking means and mounted within said casing for reciprocating movement, said rod terminating in an end positioned within the path of travel of said abutment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A cigarette dispensing amusement device as in claim 1, including crank means operatively mounted for movement on said casing, and means operating said crank means in conjunction with said first and second drums.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
87 words
A cigarette dispensing amusement device as in claim 4, wherein said crank means includes a piston rod operatively mounted to said casing for reciprocating movement, and said means operating said crank means comprises a shaft mounted for rotation in said casing, a gear train operatively connecting said motor to said shaft for rotating same, a cam member mounted to said shaft directly below said piston rod such that as said shaft is turned by said motor said cam sequentially actuates said piston rod operating said crank means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
76 words
A cigarette dispensing amusement device as in claim 4, including a resilient metal resonant plate mounted within said casing, a disc operatively connected to said shaft on which said cam member is connected, said disc including teeth located along a portion of the periphery thereof and arranged to contact the end of said resonant plate such that as said shaft rotates said teeth engage and move said resonant plate back and forth causing a clicking noise.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
A cigarette dispensing amusement device as in claim 1, including gear wheels operatively mounted for meshing engagement on the outside of said casing so as to be visible to the user and means operatively connecting said motor to said gear wheels for operating same in conjunction with said drums and crank means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A cigarette dispensing amusement device as in claim 1, wherein said source of energy for said motor is electrical.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A cigarette dispensing amusement device as in claim 8, including an electrical circuit and switch means available to the user for energizing said motor.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
243 words
A cigarette dispensing amusement device, comprising: a casing; a storage chamber provided within said casing, a passage extending from said storage chamber to the outside of said casing; a plurality of cigarettes located within said storage chamber; blocking means normally preventing said cigarettes from leaving said storage chamber; means operatively mounted to said casing for simulating the packing and rolling of cigarettes; and means operating said means simulating the packing and rolling of cigarettes for a predetermined time and thereafter removing said blocking means for an interval of time sufficient to permit a single cigarette to leave said storage chamber and enter said passage to be deposited for use comprising a motor mounted within said casing and the source of energy operatively connected thereto, a shaft mounted for rotation within said casing and means operatively connecting said motor to said shaft to rotate same, a disc mounted on said shaft and provided with an abutment located at one position along the periphery thereof, a rod connected to said blocking means and mounted within said casing for reciprocating movement, said rod terminating in an end positioned within the path of travel of said abutment, and resilient means for restoring said blocking means to its normal position wherein the cigarettes are prevented from leaving said storage chamber after said abutment has contacted said end of said rod and urged said blocking means from its normal position to permit a cigarette to leave said storage chamber.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
243 words
A cigarette dispensing amusement device, comprising: a casing; a storage chamber provided within said casing, a passage extending from said storage chamber to the outside of said casing; a plurality of cigarettes located within said storage chamber; blocking means normally preventing said cigarettes from leaving said storage chamber; means operatively mounted to said casing for simulating the packing and rolling of cigarettes; and means operating said means simulating the packing and rolling of cigarettes for a predetermined time and thereafter removing said blocking means for an interval of time sufficient to permit a single cigarette to leave said storage chamber and enter said passage to be deposited for use comprising a motor mounted within said casing and the source of energy operatively connected thereto, a shaft mounted for rotation within said casing and means operatively connecting said motor to said shaft to rotate same, a disc mounted on said shaft and provided with an abutment located at one position along the periphery thereof, a rod connected to said blocking means and mounted within said casing for reciprocating movement, said rod terminating in an end positioned within the path of travel of said abutment, and resilient means for restoring said blocking means to its normal position wherein the cigarettes are prevented from leaving said storage chamber after said abutment has contacted said end of said rod and urged said blocking means from its normal position to permit a cigarette to leave said storage chamber.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
83 words
A cigarette dispensing amusement device as in claim 10, wHerein said means simulating the packing and rolling of cigarettes comprises a first drum operatively mounted to said casing for rotation, said first drum including on the outer periphery thereof indicia designating cigarette paper, a second drum operatively mounted to said casing for rotation, said second drum being transparent and including a cavity within which particles simultating tobacco are located, crank means operatively mounted for movement on said casing and a sound producing mechanism.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
87 words
A cigarette dispensing amusement device as in claim 11, wherein said crank means includes a piston rod operatively mounted to said casing for reciprocating movement, and said means operating said crank means comprises a shaft mounted for rotation in said casing, a gear train operatively connecting said motor to said shaft for rotating same, a cam member mounted to said shaft directly below said piston rod such that as said shaft is turned by said motor said cam sequentially actuates said piston rod operating said crank means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
81 words
A cigarette dispensing amusement device as in claim 12, wherein said sound producing mechanism comprises a resilient metal resonant plate mounted within said casing, a disc operatively connected to said shaft on which said cam member is connected, said disc including teeth located along a portion of the periphery thereof and arranged to contact the end of said resonant plate such that as said shaft rotates said teeth engage and move said resonant plate back and forth causing a clicking noise.
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) | 1977-08-12 | 1978-02-11 | 1978-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-12 | 1982-02-11 | 1982-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-12 | 1986-02-11 | 1986-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |