Registers – Systems controlled by data bearing records – Mechanized store
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-08
2007-05-08
Frech, Karl D. (Department: 2876)
Registers
Systems controlled by data bearing records
Mechanized store
C235S375000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10713333
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides various apparatuses and methods that allow point of purchase products to be automatically dispensed. In an embodiment, the present invention operates with a self-scanning checkout and enables products to be dispensed with other retail items that a consumer collects and brings to the point of purchase. The product is immediately dispensed and provided to the consumer at the point of purchase. The cost of the dispensed product is added to the cost of the collected and transported retail items. The consumer makes one payment for both the dispensed product and the collected and transported retail items. In another embodiment, the present invention is modular and operates in a quick service restaurant environment. The present invention requires little counter/floor space, adds little to the cost of labor, can be mounted in a variety of locations, dispenses in any direction and integrates with virtually any existing system.
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Barton Steven P.
Chibe Paul
Bell Boyd & Lloyd LLP
Frech Karl D.
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
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