Article dispensing – With recorder – register – indicator – signal or exhibitor – Empty source indicating means
Patent
1994-12-12
1997-02-25
Terrell, William E.
Article dispensing
With recorder, register, indicator, signal or exhibitor
Empty source indicating means
221 11, 221 17, 221 97, 221258, 221121, 221275, G07F 1100
Patent
active
056052499
ABSTRACT:
A miniature, battery operated vending machine for dispensing products includes a rotating carousel for holding stacks of products and a plunger assembly for dispensing products from the carousel into a dispensing area. A plurality of columns are disposed along a circumference of the carousel. A carousel rotation device aligns a column with the plunger mechanism. The plunger mechanism dispenses product from a column until the column is depleted of products. A controller senses product depletion and rotates the carousel to align another column with the plunger assembly. After all products have been dispensed, the controller blocks a coin insertion slot, displays a "sold-out" sign, and shuts the machine off. The vending machine also includes a device for allowing refilling of the carousel and a device for resetting the coin slot and "sold-out" sign. The vending machine also incluces a separate currency slot for accepting donations.
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Goldman, Esq. Joel S.
Terrell William E.
Tran Khoi H.
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