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Dispensing apparatus
Assignee: AMF Inc
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Filing: 1965-10-15
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Granted: 1967-11-28
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Expires: 1985-10-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Meyer Werner Herman
- 👤 James J Curry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:31
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/04; A47J37/044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A CONTAINER DISPENSING UNIT COMPRISING A FRAME, A BOAT CONTAINING STORAGE CHUTE MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME ARRANGED TO HOLD A NESTED STACK OF INVERTED CONTAINERS, A PAIR OF STATIONARY LEGES MOUNTED AT THE BASE OF SUCH CHUTE AND SUPPORTING THE LOWERMOST CONTAINER AT THE OPPOSITE SIDES OF ITS TOP RIM, A RECIPROCATING BLADE EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY THE LENGTH OF THE CONTAINER SUPPORT PORTION OF ONE OF SAID STATIONARY LEDGES POSITIONED ON ONE OF SAID LEDGES, SAID BLADE BEING RECIPROCATED ON COMMAND SO AS TO DISPLACE ONE EDE OF THE LOWERMOST CONTAINERS OF THE STACK FROM ITS SUPPORTING POSITION ON THE LEDGE BELOW SAID BLADE, A VACUUM CUP ARRANGED TO GRASP THE LOWERMOST INVERTED CONTAINER OF THE NESTED STACK WHICH IS RESING ON SAID LEDGES TO INVET SAID CONTAINER AND TO DELIVER SAME RIGHT SIDE UP AFTER SAID BLADE HAS DISPLACED THE EDGE OF THE LOWERMOST CONTAINER FROM THE SUPPORTING LEDGE, MEANS TO RECIPROCATE SAID BLADE, AND MEANS TO PROVIDE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A CONTAINER DISPENSING UNIT COMPRISING A FRAME, A BOAT CONTAINING STORAGE CHUTE MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME ARRANGED TO HOLD A NESTED STACK OF INVERTED CONTAINERS, A PAIR OF STATIONARY LEGES MOUNTED AT THE BASE OF SUCH CHUTE AND SUPPORTING THE LOWERMOST CONTAINER AT THE OPPOSITE SIDES OF ITS TOP RIM, A RECIPROCATING BLADE EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY THE LENGTH OF THE CONTAINER SUPPORT PORTION OF ONE OF SAID STATIONARY LEDGES POSITIONED ON ONE OF SAID LEDGES, SAID BLADE BEING RECIPROCATED ON COMMAND SO AS TO DISPLACE ONE EDE OF THE LOWERMOST CONTAINERS OF THE STACK FROM ITS SUPPORTING POSITION ON THE LEDGE BELOW SAID BLADE, A VACUUM CUP ARRANGED TO GRASP THE LOWERMOST INVERTED CONTAINER OF THE NESTED STACK WHICH IS RESING ON SAID LEDGES TO INVET SAID CONTAINER AND TO DELIVER SAME RIGHT SIDE UP AFTER SAID BLADE HAS DISPLACED THE EDGE OF THE LOWERMOST CONTAINER FROM THE SUPPORTING LEDGE, MEANS TO RECIPROCATE SAID BLADE, AND MEANS TO PROVIDE
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) | 1970-11-27 | 1971-05-29 | 1971-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-27 | 1975-05-29 | 1975-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-27 | 1979-05-29 | 1979-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |