Adjustable dispenser for cups and other cup-shaped articles
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United States of America Patent
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Jul 1, 2014
Grant Date -
Nov 24, 2011
app pub date -
May 18, 2011
filing date -
May 19, 2010
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Abstract
A cup dispenser includes a body defining a storage region adapted for receiving for an associated stack of cup-shaped articles. The body includes an open end that provides access to the storage region. Multiple fingers are connected to the body for restricting the open end of the body. An adjustment ring is connected to the body and is movable relative to the body. Movement of the adjustment ring relative to the body alters a position of each of the fingers relative to the body. The adjustment ring includes a plurality of adjustment slots and the fingers each include an adjustment stud located in one of the adjustment slots. When the adjustment ring is rotated, the adjustment slots act as cams and the adjustment studs act as cam followers such that the fingers are simultaneously and uniformly adjusted in terms of their radial position relative to the body wall.
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International Classification(s)
- 2011 Application Filing Year
- G07F Class
- 566 Applications Filed
- 504 Patents Issued To-Date
- 89.05 % Issued To-Date
Cited Art Landscape
Patent Citation Ranking
- 3 Citation Count
- G07F Class
- 7.20 % this patent is cited more than
- 11 Age
Maintenance Fees
| Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee | due date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.5 Year Payment | $7400.00 | $3700.00 | $1850.00 | Jan 1, 2026 |
