Boots – shoes – and leggings
Patent
1994-07-14
1998-09-08
Elmore, Reba I.
Boots, shoes, and leggings
36447901, 36447907, 36447914, 312215, G07F 1100
Patent
active
058054561
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides improved methods and apparatus for providing access to items to be dispensed and for maintaining an inventory of the items. According to one aspect of the invention, a dispensing unit is provided having an enclosure with an interior. A plurality of storage locations are distributed over a surface of the enclosure. Sensors associated with at least some of the individual storage locations are provided. The unit further includes a multiplicity of receptacles disposed within at least some of the storage locations. Sensors associated with at least some of the individual receptacles are provided. A processor is disposed on the enclosure and connected to receive signals from the storage location-associated sensors and the receptacle-associated sensors.
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Godlewski Peter P.
Higham John D.
Elmore Reba I.
Omnicell Technologies, Inc.
Rao Sheela S.
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