US3075480A
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Frozen confection dispensing machine
Assignee: DUPLIC IND
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Filing: 1960-07-21
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Granted: 1963-01-29
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Expires: 1980-07-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Berg Louis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:37
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/0064; G07F17/0071; A; A23; A23G; A23G9/00; A23G9/04; A23G9/14; A23G9/16; G07F11/00; G07F11/46; G07F11/50; G07F11/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A SOFT ICE CREAM DISPENSING MACHINE COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A CONE DISPENSER ADAPTED TO SUPPORT A PLURALITY OF CONES; MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID DISPENSER TO SELECT A SINGLE ONE OF SAID CONES TO REMOVE IT TO A DISPENSING POSITION; A REFRIGERATING DEVICE FOR A SOFT ICE CREAM MATERIAL INCLUDING A ROTARY WHIPPING MEMBER OPERATIVE TO INCREASE THE VISCOSITY OF THE MATERIAL UPON ITS ROTATION; A MOTOR DRIVING SAID WHIPPING DEVICE; A CONTROL SYSTEM FOR SAID MOTOR INCLUDING MEANS FOR INITIATING SAID MOTOR AT REGULAR INTERVALS; A TORQUE MEASURING DEVICE MEASURING THE REACTION OF SAID MEDIUM TO SAID WHIPPING DEVICE; MEANS FOR DEACTIVATING SAID MOTOR WHEN SAID TORQUE REACHES A PREDETERMINED VALUE; A VALVE OPERATIVE ABOVE SAID DISPENSING POSITION FOR CONVEYING SAID MEDIUM FROM SAID REFRIGERATING AREA INTO SAID CONE; A COIN RECEIVING BOX OPERATIVE TO PROVIDE A SIGNAL UPON ITS RECEIPT OF PARTICULAR COINS; AND A CONTROL CIRCUIT OPERATIVE TO OPEN SAID VALVE AT A PREDETERMINED TIME UPON RECEIPT OF A SIGNAL FROM SAID COIN RECEIVING BOX.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A SOFT ICE CREAM DISPENSING MACHINE COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A CONE DISPENSER ADAPTED TO SUPPORT A PLURALITY OF CONES; MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID DISPENSER TO SELECT A SINGLE ONE OF SAID CONES TO REMOVE IT TO A DISPENSING POSITION; A REFRIGERATING DEVICE FOR A SOFT ICE CREAM MATERIAL INCLUDING A ROTARY WHIPPING MEMBER OPERATIVE TO INCREASE THE VISCOSITY OF THE MATERIAL UPON ITS ROTATION; A MOTOR DRIVING SAID WHIPPING DEVICE; A CONTROL SYSTEM FOR SAID MOTOR INCLUDING MEANS FOR INITIATING SAID MOTOR AT REGULAR INTERVALS; A TORQUE MEASURING DEVICE MEASURING THE REACTION OF SAID MEDIUM TO SAID WHIPPING DEVICE; MEANS FOR DEACTIVATING SAID MOTOR WHEN SAID TORQUE REACHES A PREDETERMINED VALUE; A VALVE OPERATIVE ABOVE SAID DISPENSING POSITION FOR CONVEYING SAID MEDIUM FROM SAID REFRIGERATING AREA INTO SAID CONE; A COIN RECEIVING BOX OPERATIVE TO PROVIDE A SIGNAL UPON ITS RECEIPT OF PARTICULAR COINS; AND A CONTROL CIRCUIT OPERATIVE TO OPEN SAID VALVE AT A PREDETERMINED TIME UPON RECEIPT OF A SIGNAL FROM SAID COIN RECEIVING BOX.
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) | 1966-01-28 | 1966-07-30 | 1967-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-28 | 1970-07-30 | 1971-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-28 | 1974-07-30 | 1975-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |