Automated redemption center for metal containers

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1982-05-13

1985-01-08

Scherbel, David A.

Check-actuated control mechanisms

Including noncontacting, relatively movable parts connected...

100902, 194 1E, 194 4E, G07F 706

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044922957

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for collection of metal 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 accommodate both crushed and non-crushed containers, a metal detector for determining whether a container offered by a customer is substantially aluminum or steel, an optical sensing device for detecting the presence of the distinguishing indicia, a movable shelf responsive to the metal detector and the optical scanning device for accepting a container identified as being substantially aluminum or steel 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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