US4046243A
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Disposable diaper dispenser vending unit
Assignee: VALENTINE SANDRA
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Filing: 1976-08-03
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Granted: 1977-09-06
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Expires: 1996-08-03
Abstract
Abstract A diaper dispensing vending unit includes a housing having an upper, middle, and lower chambers therein. The upper and middle chambers each contain a drum type dispensing assembly therein, wherein one assembly dispenses disposable diapers and the other assembly dispenses plastic bags. The lower chamber has a bin door in a front face of the housing allowing used diapers and bags to be placed into a bin contained in the lower chamber.
Inventors
- 👤 Sandra Valentine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 13:45
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F11/00; G07F11/46; G07F11/50; G07F11/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
294 words
A disposable diaper dispenser vending unit adapted to dispense disposable diapers or plastic bags and to receive for storage said diapers or bags, which comprises: a. a housing having an upper, a middle, and a lower chamber therein, and a vertically placed front wall, said front wall having a pair of apertures therein, one said aperture communicating with said upper chamber and said other aperture communicating with said lower chamber; b. a pair of transparent doors having handles thereon, each said door hinged to said front wall within one said aperture; c. a bin door hinged within said front wall, said bin door communicating with said lower chamber; d. a bin member contained in said lower chamber, said bin member adapted to receive said used diapers and bags; e. means for deodorizing said lower chamber; f. one assembly of a coin slot, coin box, coin chute and electro-mechanical coin counter contained in each said upper and middle chambers; g. one solenoid contained in each said upper and middle chambers; h. one said electric motor with associated drive shaft contained in each said upper and middle chambers; i. a clutch assembly communicating with each said drive shaft, each said solenoid communicating with each said clutch assembly; j. a drum type dispenser assembly contained in each said upper and middle chamber; k. each said dispenser assembly mounted for rotation on a shaft; l. a large tooth gear mounted on each said shaft; m. a small tooth gear mechanically communicating with each said clutch assembly; n. a chain joining each said set of said small and large tooth gears; and o. two electric series circuits, each said circuit consisting of one said electric motor, a power source, one said solenoid, and one said electro mechanical coin counter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
294 words
A disposable diaper dispenser vending unit adapted to dispense disposable diapers or plastic bags and to receive for storage said diapers or bags, which comprises: a. a housing having an upper, a middle, and a lower chamber therein, and a vertically placed front wall, said front wall having a pair of apertures therein, one said aperture communicating with said upper chamber and said other aperture communicating with said lower chamber; b. a pair of transparent doors having handles thereon, each said door hinged to said front wall within one said aperture; c. a bin door hinged within said front wall, said bin door communicating with said lower chamber; d. a bin member contained in said lower chamber, said bin member adapted to receive said used diapers and bags; e. means for deodorizing said lower chamber; f. one assembly of a coin slot, coin box, coin chute and electro-mechanical coin counter contained in each said upper and middle chambers; g. one solenoid contained in each said upper and middle chambers; h. one said electric motor with associated drive shaft contained in each said upper and middle chambers; i. a clutch assembly communicating with each said drive shaft, each said solenoid communicating with each said clutch assembly; j. a drum type dispenser assembly contained in each said upper and middle chamber; k. each said dispenser assembly mounted for rotation on a shaft; l. a large tooth gear mounted on each said shaft; m. a small tooth gear mechanically communicating with each said clutch assembly; n. a chain joining each said set of said small and large tooth gears; and o. two electric series circuits, each said circuit consisting of one said electric motor, a power source, one said solenoid, and one said electro mechanical coin counter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A unit according to claim 1, wherein each said drum assembly includes a hub having a pair of end discs, and a plurality of dividers arranged around and extending out from a periphery of said hub.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A unit according to claim 1, wherein said front wall is hingably joined to a vertical forward edge of one said sidewall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A unit according to claim 1, wherein said housing has a plurality of self leveling wheels affixed to a base of said housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A unit according to claim 1, wherein said bin member includes a base, four upwardly extending sidewalls, and an open top, said bin adapted to receive a trash bag therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A unit according to claim 1, wherein clip members are provided for securing said trash bag to said bin member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A unit according to claim 1, wherein each said coin box is slidably contained through an opening in said front wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
A unit according to claim 1, wherein a rear wall of said housing has a door therein, said door communicating with a compartment within said lower chamber, walls of said compartment having ventilation holes therethrough.
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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) | 1980-09-05 | 1981-03-07 | 1981-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-05 | 1985-03-07 | 1985-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-05 | 1989-03-07 | 1989-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |