US4106609A
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Removable front panel
Assignee: Kaspar Wire Works Inc
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Filing: 1976-10-27
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Granted: 1978-08-15
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Expires: 1996-10-27
Abstract
Abstract An easily removable front panel for a newspaper vending machine uniquely containing the dispensing door with the customary display window, the coin mechanism and the coin return means. Easy access is provided not only for adjustment or repair of the coin mechanism and for coin removal, but also to the newspaper storage cavity of the cabinet for reloading.
Inventors
- 👤 Don G. Kaspar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:15
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F9/00; G07F9/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A vending machine, comprising in combination: a cabinet having a removable front panel; a dispenser door hingedly connected to said panel; a coin mechanism and a latch mounted to said panel for releasing said latch upon insertion of a predetermined amount of coins into said coin mechanism to enable the opening of said dispenser door; pivot means including a peg secured in a fixed relation to one of said front panel and said cabinet and positioned to be removably inserted into a corresponding aperture located in the other of said front panel and said cabinet; said peg being pivotable in said aperture enabling said front panel to be pivoted forward and removed from said cabinet; panel lock means comprising a projecting portion having an aperture and extending from one of said front panel and said cabinet of the vending machine; and an aperture in the other of said front panel and said cabinet and established to be coincident with said aperture in said projecting portion when said front panel is in the closed position enabling a padlock to be inserted through said apertures to lock said front panel the said cabinet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
A vending machine, comprising in combination: a cabinet having a removable front panel; a dispenser door hingedly connected to said panel; a coin mechanism and a latch mounted to said panel for releasing said latch upon insertion of a predetermined amount of coins into said coin mechanism to enable the opening of said dispenser door; pivot means including a peg secured in a fixed relation to one of said front panel and said cabinet and positioned to be removably inserted into a corresponding aperture located in the other of said front panel and said cabinet; said peg being pivotable in said aperture enabling said front panel to be pivoted forward and removed from said cabinet; panel lock means comprising a projecting portion having an aperture and extending from one of said front panel and said cabinet of the vending machine; and an aperture in the other of said front panel and said cabinet and established to be coincident with said aperture in said projecting portion when said front panel is in the closed position enabling a padlock to be inserted through said apertures to lock said front panel the said cabinet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The removable front panel of claim 1, wherein said projecting portion comprises a U-shaped projecting portion connected to said panel for extending over an edge of said cabinet of the vending machine.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The removable front panel of claim 1, wherein said peg is connected to the bottom of said front panel and positioned to be inserted into an aperture located in the cabinet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The removable front panel of claim 1 wherein said peg extends in a substantially vertical direction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The removable front panel of claim 1 wherein said dispenser door has a display window and a door stop means to limit the opening stroke of the dispenser door.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The removable front panel of claim 1 comprising a panel stop arm which limits the pivot action of said panel from the vending machine.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
169 words
A vending machine, comprising in combination: a cabinet having a removable front panel; a dispenser door hingedly connected to said panel; a coin mechanism and a latch mounted to said panel for releasing said latch upon insertion of a predetermined amount of coins into said coin mechanism to enable the opening of said dispenser door; pivot means including a peg secured in fixed relation to one of said front panel and said cabinet and positioned to be removably inserted into a corresponding aperture located in the other of said front panel and said cabinet; said projection being pivotable in said aperture enabling said front panel to be pivoted forward about one end of said front panel and removed from said cabinet; and panel lock means coacting between said cabinet and the other end of said front panel enabling said pivot means and said panel lock means to secure opposed ends of said front panel to said cabinet when said panel lock means locks said front panel to said cabinet.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
169 words
A vending machine, comprising in combination: a cabinet having a removable front panel; a dispenser door hingedly connected to said panel; a coin mechanism and a latch mounted to said panel for releasing said latch upon insertion of a predetermined amount of coins into said coin mechanism to enable the opening of said dispenser door; pivot means including a peg secured in fixed relation to one of said front panel and said cabinet and positioned to be removably inserted into a corresponding aperture located in the other of said front panel and said cabinet; said projection being pivotable in said aperture enabling said front panel to be pivoted forward about one end of said front panel and removed from said cabinet; and panel lock means coacting between said cabinet and the other end of said front panel enabling said pivot means and said panel lock means to secure opposed ends of said front panel to said cabinet when said panel lock means locks said front panel to said cabinet.
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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) | 1981-08-14 | 1982-02-13 | 1982-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-08-14 | 1986-02-13 | 1986-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-08-14 | 1990-02-13 | 1990-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |