Means and method for illuminating parts of a vending machine

Details Means and method for illuminating parts of a vending machine Means and method for illuminating parts of a vending machine

1995-10-03

1996-08-06

Husak, Stephen F.

Illumination

Machinery lighting

362234, 362253, 362260, F21V 3300

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055440240

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for illuminating portions of a vending machine includes an internal light source that is used to generate light inside a housing defining the vending machine. A user interface including such things as a money or token receiver, selection buttons, and coin return, has an external surface that can be operated by a customer or a vendee. Light from the light source is transmitted from inside the housing to outside the housing and unto selected portions of the user interface. This can be accomplished by using windows or other light conduits to provide illumination of the external face of the user interface to assist in user operation at night and especially in places that do not include a lot external lighting.

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patent: 5197793 (1993-03-01), Stone

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