USRE27643E
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Process and apparatus for collection of metal containers
Assignee: Coors Container Co
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Filing: 1969-08-10
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Granted: 1973-05-08
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Expires: 1989-08-10
Abstract
Abstract A PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING AND STORING USED METALLIC CONTAINERS AND AUTOMATICALLY DISPENSING TOKENS FOR CONTAINERS COLLECTED, WHEREIN A PLURALITY OF COLLECTED CONTAINERS ARE MOVED ALONG A GENERALLY HORIZONTAL TRACKWAY, NONMAGNETIC CONTAINERS THEREIN GRAVITATIONALLY SEPARATED FROM THE TRACKWAY, CRUSHED, AND STORED WHILE A TOKEN IS AUTOMATICALLY DISPENSED FOR EACH NONMAGNETIC METALLIC CONTAINER STORED, AND WHEREIN MAGNETIC CONTAINERS REMAINING ON THE TRACKWAY ARE THEREAFTER SEPARATELY STORED IN A SUITABLE RECEPTACLE OF THE APPARATUS.
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CPC Classifications
B; B30; B30B; B30B9/00; B30B9/32; B30B9/321; B30B9/325; G; G07; G07F; G07F7/00; G07F7/06; G07F7/0609
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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) | 1976-05-07 | 1976-11-06 | 1977-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-07 | 1980-11-06 | 1981-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-07 | 1984-11-06 | 1985-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |