Apparatus for dispensing valuable bulk commodities and method th

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1997-07-30

1999-11-23

Terrell, William E.

Boots, shoes, and leggings

3644791, 36447912, 222 52, 222 54, 222 30, G06F 1700, G06F 700, B67D 524, B67D 508

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059888598

ABSTRACT:
A system (10) controls the dispensing of valuable commodities, such as beers. The system (10) includes a controller (36), sensors (26, 34), and solenoid-activated valves (24). The dispensing of a commodity begins when an operator identifies himself or herself to the controller (36) after selecting a commodity and quantity. A record of this transaction is recorded in a memory (40) of the controller (36). The controller (36) continues dispensing the selected commodity, determines when the selected quantity has been dispensed, then automatically ceases dispensing the commodity. Reports (178) are generated summarizing dispensing transactions. A variety of operational parameters may be established by a manager. Parameters relevant to the preservation and flow of the commodity, such as temperature and pressure, are monitored, and warnings annunciated (164, 170) if out-of-range conditions are detected.

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