Article dispensing – With recorder – register – indicator – signal or exhibitor – Empty source indicating means
Patent
1979-12-12
1983-08-16
Reynolds, B. A.
Article dispensing
With recorder, register, indicator, signal or exhibitor
Empty source indicating means
221150HC, 221129, 219 1055R, 219 1055D, 219 1055B, 99357, 99443R, 34082535, G07F 500, H05B 668
Patent
active
043986510
ABSTRACT:
An automated food dispensing system is disclosed which uses microwave energy to rapidly heat precooked food items, including complete meals, from low storage temperatures to elevated serving temperatures. Mechanical means are provided to almost instantaneously transport any one of several selectable food items from refrigerated storage compartments into a microwave heating chamber upon insertion of proper coinage or other validation and for automatic delivery of the heated meal or other food item through a delivery chute upon completion of a predetermined heating interval. Container means are provided to prevent the heating of certain food components, such as salads and cold desserts, while rapidly heating other items. Microwave transparent thermal insulation of the food container is provided to permit transportation of the refrigerated food contents with limited spoilage prior to its use and which maintains food items heated therein at elevated temperatures for prolonged periods after dispensing. Means are also provided for remotely determining the inventory status and proper functioning of the heated food dispensing system by telephone or other communications link.
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Leung Philip H.
Reynolds B. A.
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