Article dispensing – Automatic control – Of supply to dispenser
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-26
2007-06-26
Crawford, Gene O. (Department: 3651)
Article dispensing
Automatic control
Of supply to dispenser
C221S093000, C221S097000, C221S133000, C221S191000, C221S281000, C221S287000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10824781
ABSTRACT:
An article dispensing machine and article transport storage unit are shown that permit articles slated for inventory to be delivered in secure manner from a centralized inventory supply center to an article dispensing machine forming part of an article distribution system. The article transport storage unit is locked during transport from the supply center to the machine and does not become unlocked until fully installed within the machine.
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DeLazzer Michael
Kuehnrich Franz
Crawford Gene O.
Muraff James P.
Neal Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
Redbox Automated Retail, L.L.C.
Waggoner Timothy
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