US4099806A
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Combined opthalmic lens pattern rack and dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-04-21
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Granted: 1978-07-11
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Expires: 1997-04-21
Abstract
Abstract A combined opthalmic lens pattern rack and dispenser having a shelved housing and a plurality of pattern receiving compartments on each shelf. The compartments are open at each end so as to be accessible from the front of the housing and in communication with a chute at the back of the housing. A pattern selecting and ejecting member is slidably carried on the housing in front of each shelf for desired location in register with a compartment. A movable arm on the selecting and ejecting member serves to push it into the chute for dispensing purposes.
Inventors
- 👤 Milton B. Savage
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:29
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F1/00; A47F1/04; A47F1/08; A47F1/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A lens pattern rack and dispenser comprising a hollow housing having spaced side walls, a bottom, a top and rear wall, at least one shelf dividing the area within the housing, a plurality of upstanding spaced partitions on the shelf, said shelf and partitions disposed normal to the plane of the rear wall and spaced therefrom, said partitions further dividing the area into a plurality of lens pattern receiving compartments, a chute adjacent the rear wall of the housing in communication with each of the compartments, said chute having an inclined ramp at the bottom thereof and ejecting means comprising a body portion, a depending arm on said body portion and an actuating tab extending from said body portion, said ejecting means further comprising at least one pivotally mounted member swingably carried by the housing laterally slidable upon an elongated rod on the front of the housing and opposite the rear wall to urge lens patterns out of their respective compartments and into the chute, and registerable with at least one of said compartments.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A lens pattern rack and dispenser comprising a hollow housing having spaced side walls, a bottom, a top and rear wall, at least one shelf dividing the area within the housing, a plurality of upstanding spaced partitions on the shelf, said shelf and partitions disposed normal to the plane of the rear wall and spaced therefrom, said partitions further dividing the area into a plurality of lens pattern receiving compartments, a chute adjacent the rear wall of the housing in communication with each of the compartments, said chute having an inclined ramp at the bottom thereof and ejecting means comprising a body portion, a depending arm on said body portion and an actuating tab extending from said body portion, said ejecting means further comprising at least one pivotally mounted member swingably carried by the housing laterally slidable upon an elongated rod on the front of the housing and opposite the rear wall to urge lens patterns out of their respective compartments and into the chute, and registerable with at least one of said compartments.
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) | 1981-07-10 | 1982-01-09 | 1982-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-10 | 1986-01-09 | 1986-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-10 | 1990-01-09 | 1990-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |