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US3270916A
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Vending machine empty signal indicating mechanism
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1965-04-28
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Granted: 1966-09-06
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Expires: 1985-04-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wallace R Lyman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:39
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F9/00; G07F9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A VENDING MACHINE COMPRISING, A FRAME HAVING A PLURALITY OF SIDE BY SIDE COLUMN STRUCTURES ADAPTED TO CONTAIN ARTICLES TO BE VENDED, EACH OF SAID COLUMN STRUCTURES HAVING RESPECTIVE ARTICLE SENSING LEVERS ADAPTED TO CONTACT AN ARTICLE IN THE COLUMN AND TO BE MOVABLE TO ASSUME A FIRST POSITION IN RESPONSE THERETO AND TO ASSUME A SECOND POSITION WHEN NO ARTICLE IS PRESENT IN THE RESPECTIVE COLUMN, A MOVABLE COMMON SIGNAL MEMBER, MEANS INTERCONNECTING EACH OF SAID ARTICLE SENSING LEVERS AND SAID COMMON SIGNAL MEMBER TO MOVE SAID COMMON SIGNAL MEMBER TO A FIRST POSITION WHEN AT LEAST ONE OF SAID ARTICLE SENSING LEVERS IS IN ITS FIRST POSITION AND TO MOVE SAID COMMON SIGNAL MEMBER TO A SECOND POSITION WHEN
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A VENDING MACHINE COMPRISING, A FRAME HAVING A PLURALITY OF SIDE BY SIDE COLUMN STRUCTURES ADAPTED TO CONTAIN ARTICLES TO BE VENDED, EACH OF SAID COLUMN STRUCTURES HAVING RESPECTIVE ARTICLE SENSING LEVERS ADAPTED TO CONTACT AN ARTICLE IN THE COLUMN AND TO BE MOVABLE TO ASSUME A FIRST POSITION IN RESPONSE THERETO AND TO ASSUME A SECOND POSITION WHEN NO ARTICLE IS PRESENT IN THE RESPECTIVE COLUMN, A MOVABLE COMMON SIGNAL MEMBER, MEANS INTERCONNECTING EACH OF SAID ARTICLE SENSING LEVERS AND SAID COMMON SIGNAL MEMBER TO MOVE SAID COMMON SIGNAL MEMBER TO A FIRST POSITION WHEN AT LEAST ONE OF SAID ARTICLE SENSING LEVERS IS IN ITS FIRST POSITION AND TO MOVE SAID COMMON SIGNAL MEMBER TO A SECOND POSITION WHEN
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) | 1969-09-05 | 1970-03-07 | 1970-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-05 | 1974-03-07 | 1974-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-05 | 1978-03-07 | 1978-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |