Article dispensing – With dispenser malfunctioning responsive means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-11
2006-07-11
Bollinger, David H. (Department: 3653)
Article dispensing
With dispenser malfunctioning responsive means
C700S236000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07073683
ABSTRACT:
A sensor for detecting and signaling whether a requested product is successfully vended is placed in a vending machine. The sensor determines whether a requested product passes through a defined “vend area” within a predetermined time interval after the customer's request for the product. If the product does pass through the vend area within the time interval, a successful transaction is signaled and the sensor is reset. However, if no signal is received within the time interval, a procedure to remedy the failed transaction is executed. This procedure includes refunding the customer's money, crediting the customer's next transaction, or vending a similar product.
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Fausak Andrew T.
Quinnell Lawrence
Bollinger David H.
Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr P.C.
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