Dispensing systems and methods

Details Dispensing systems and methods Dispensing systems and methods

2006-12-26

2006-12-26

Crawford, Gene O. (Department: 3651)

Article dispensing

With recorder, register, indicator, signal or exhibitor

Dispenser operated register

C221S069000, C221S082000, C221S200000, C221S203000, C221S277000, C053S235000, C053S237000, C053S238000, C053S240000, C053S244000, C053S251000, C053S253000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07152756

ABSTRACT:
A dispensing system dispensing items includes a dispensing station and a first conveyor for transporting containers to the dispensing station. The dispensing station includes a dispenser for dispensing items to the containers, a mechanism for spacing the containers to a predetermined pitch, a transfer wheel for removing the containers from the first conveyor, a star wheel for receiving the containers from the transfer wheel and for transporting the containers in synchronization with the dispenser, and a turret for removing the containers from the star wheel.

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