US4159769A
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Vending machine adapter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-09-29
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Granted: 1979-07-03
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Expires: 1997-09-29
Abstract
Abstract A vending machine adapter to allow items not normally suited to being vended through a particular vending machine to be vended. The vending machine adapter includes a container of substantially the same size and shape as the item normally vended by the particular vending machine and at least one recess provided in the container for holding the item or items normally not vended.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip A. Hatten
- 👤 Jerome H. Hyman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:42
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D1/00; B65D1/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A vending machine adapter for allowing an item not normally capable of being vended through a vending machine to be vended, said adapter comprising a generally rectangular container of substantially the same size and shape as a package of cigarettes normally vended by a vending machine, said container having one recess configured to hold said item normally not capable of being vended, and a second recess adjacent the bottom of said first recess, said second recess being smaller than said first recess and configured to increase the strength of said container, said first and second recesses forming a ledge thereinbetween upon which said item normally not capable of being vended is seated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A vending machine adapter for allowing an item not normally capable of being vended through a vending machine to be vended, said adapter comprising a generally rectangular container of substantially the same size and shape as a package of cigarettes normally vended by a vending machine, said container having one recess configured to hold said item normally not capable of being vended, and a second recess adjacent the bottom of said first recess, said second recess being smaller than said first recess and configured to increase the strength of said container, said first and second recesses forming a ledge thereinbetween upon which said item normally not capable of being vended is seated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A vending machine according to claim 1 wherein additional recesses are provided in said container configured to hold a second item normally not capable of being vended.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A vending machine adapter according to claim 1 wherein said second recess is provided with a diamond shaped waffle pattern adjacent the bottom thereof.
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) | 1982-07-02 | 1983-01-01 | 1983-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-07-02 | 1987-01-01 | 1987-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-07-02 | 1991-01-01 | 1991-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |