Lighting system and methods for a dispensing device

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1996-12-05

2000-03-21

Terrell, William E.

Boots, shoes, and leggings

36447902, 36447906, 36447907, 36447911, 36447912, 36447913, 36447914, 221 2, 221 3, G06F 1700, G06F 700, G07F 1100

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ABSTRACT:
The invention provides an exemplary dispensing unit which includes a cabinet having a plurality of drawers. A plurality of light sources are attached to a bottom of each of the drawers. A liner is removably held within each of the drawers above the light sources. Further, a plurality of adjustable dividers are provided to divide the liner into a plurality of bins for holding items. A processor having a memory for storing a list of items which are held within the bins and an entry device for entering a request for item removal is further provided. A plurality of light indicators are operably attached to the dividers and are arranged such that each light indicator is aligned with a corresponding light source.

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