US3241709A
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Apparatus for dispensing and inverting food packages
Assignee: Cease Central Inc
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Filing: 1963-02-18
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Granted: 1966-03-22
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Expires: 1983-02-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William W Cease
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:15
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/0064; G07F17/0078; G07F11/00; G07F11/46; G07F11/58; G07F9/00; G07F9/10; G07F9/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
FOOD DISPENSING APPARATUS COMPRISING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A PLURALITY OF FOOD PACKAGES, EACH PACKAGE COMPRISING A FOOD CONTAINER AND AN OVERLYING INVERTED SERVICE PLATE ACTING AS A COVER FOR THE CONTAINER, MEANS FOR RECEIVING A FOOD PACKAGE AND FOR INVERTING THE SAME WHEREBY THE FOOD IN SAID CONTAINER IS DEPOSITED UPON THE SERVICE PLATE, MEANS FOR SERIALLY DELIVERING INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES FROM SAID SUPPORTING MEANS TO SAID INVVERTING MEANS, AND MEANS FOR SEPARATING SAID SERVICE PLATE AND SAID CONTAINER FOLLOWING INVERSION THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
FOOD DISPENSING APPARATUS COMPRISING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A PLURALITY OF FOOD PACKAGES, EACH PACKAGE COMPRISING A FOOD CONTAINER AND AN OVERLYING INVERTED SERVICE PLATE ACTING AS A COVER FOR THE CONTAINER, MEANS FOR RECEIVING A FOOD PACKAGE AND FOR INVERTING THE SAME WHEREBY THE FOOD IN SAID CONTAINER IS DEPOSITED UPON THE SERVICE PLATE, MEANS FOR SERIALLY DELIVERING INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES FROM SAID SUPPORTING MEANS TO SAID INVVERTING MEANS, AND MEANS FOR SEPARATING SAID SERVICE PLATE AND SAID CONTAINER FOLLOWING INVERSION 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) | 1969-03-21 | 1969-09-20 | 1970-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-21 | 1973-09-20 | 1974-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-21 | 1977-09-20 | 1978-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |