Automated aluminum can redemption center for direct return depos

Details Automated aluminum can redemption center for direct return depos Automated aluminum can redemption center for direct return depos

1982-03-05

1984-04-03

Rolla, Joseph J.

Check-actuated control mechanisms

Including noncontacting, relatively movable parts connected...

209930, 235448, G07F 700

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044402848

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for collection of aluminum containers and for direct payment of refund deposits for containers bearing a distinguishing indicia, including an exterior housing having an access port therein, a container access area sized to accomodate both crushed and non-crushed containers, an aluminum detector for determining whether a container offered by a customer is substantially aluminum, an optical scanning device for detecting the presence of the distinguishing indicia, a movable shelf responsive to the aluminum detector and the optical scanning device for accepting a container identified as being substantially aluminum and bearing the distinguishing indicia, a dispenser for dispensing refunds for containers accepted, a crusher for crushing the containers, and a bag for storing the crushed containers.

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