US3173530A
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Vending machine
Assignee: SHOUP VOTING MACHINE CORP
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Filing: 1963-06-04
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Granted: 1965-03-16
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Expires: 1983-06-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John G Lord
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:19
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F5/00; G07F5/18; G07F11/00; G07F11/64; G07F9/00; G07F9/002; G07F9/02; G07F9/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A VENDING MACHINE INCLUDING: A LIST DISPLAYING THE NAMES OF THE PLURALITY OF ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR SALE, A SCANNING HEAD MOVABLE OVER TO SAID LIST AND INTO REGISTRATION WITH A SELECTED ITEM ON SAID LIST, A PURCHASED ARTICLE DELIVERING MECHANISM, LIST-MODIFYING MEANS MOVABLE WITH SAID SCANNING HEAD AND OPERABLE TO MODIFY THE LIST IN A MANNER TO INDICATE THAT THE PURCHASED ARTICLE IS NO LONGER IN STOCK, AND MEANS OPERABLE UPON DELIVERY OF THE PURCHASED ARTICLE FOR ACTIVATING SAID LIST MODIFYING MEANS.
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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) | 1968-03-15 | 1968-09-14 | 1969-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-15 | 1972-09-14 | 1973-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-15 | 1976-09-14 | 1977-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |