US3834777A
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Article storing and dispensing module
Assignee: University of Mississippi
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Filing: 1971-12-06
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Granted: 1974-09-10
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Expires: 1991-12-06
Abstract
Abstract An article storing and dispensing module having an arcuate body portion and including a plurality of adjustable, vertically spaced, inwardly and downwardly inclined shelves with the upper shelves progressively extending further inwardly than the intermediate shelves to facilitate access thereto. A plurality of arcuate sections combined together form a generally circular body portion defining an interior central work area and having shelving, counters, and at least one dispensing window. Doors opening on the outside of the body portion permit the shelves to be easily filled. A canopy extends out from the top of the body portion above the dispensing window and has wall means extending downwardly therefrom to form a dispensing booth in front of the window.
Inventors
- 👤 E Swensson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:35
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B81/00; A47B77/00; A47B77/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
An article storing and dispensing module having a plurality of interchangeably arranged storing and dispensing sections in a generally arcuate configuration wherein said module comprises a body portion of generally arcuate configuration having a generally arcuate outer front-wall and a pair of spaced end walls, said Body portion being composed of a plurality of said sections wherein said outer front-wall of at least one of said sections defines an opening for dispensing articles therefrom and having means for closing said opening, and a plurality of vertically spaced shelves in at least one of said sections having adjustable means for mounting said shelves at an incline in said section whereby each of said shelves slants from the outside of said section toward the inside thereof, the shelves adjacent the top of said section extending progressively father inwardly than the shelves intermediate said body portion to facilitate access thereto, wherein said outer wall of at least one of said sections includes at least one normally closed door therein for easy access to the outer ends of said shelves where said door is opened to permit said shelves to be filled with articles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
An article storing and dispensing module having a plurality of interchangeably arranged storing and dispensing sections in a generally arcuate configuration wherein said module comprises a body portion of generally arcuate configuration having a generally arcuate outer front-wall and a pair of spaced end walls, said Body portion being composed of a plurality of said sections wherein said outer front-wall of at least one of said sections defines an opening for dispensing articles therefrom and having means for closing said opening, and a plurality of vertically spaced shelves in at least one of said sections having adjustable means for mounting said shelves at an incline in said section whereby each of said shelves slants from the outside of said section toward the inside thereof, the shelves adjacent the top of said section extending progressively father inwardly than the shelves intermediate said body portion to facilitate access thereto, wherein said outer wall of at least one of said sections includes at least one normally closed door therein for easy access to the outer ends of said shelves where said door is opened to permit said shelves to be filled with articles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
An article storing and dispensing module as defined in claim 1 which includes a ceiling panel covering the top of the area defined by said body portion, said ceiling panel containing electrical, heating and cooling connections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
An article storing and dispensing module as defined in claim 2 which includes a refrigerator unit and a sink unit mounted in one of said sections.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
An article storing and dispensing module as defined in claim 3 wherein at least one of said sections has vertically spaced shelves having adjustable means for mounting said shelves in the horizontal plane.
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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) | 1977-09-09 | 1978-03-11 | 1978-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-09 | 1982-03-11 | 1982-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-09 | 1986-03-11 | 1986-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |