Supports: racks – Special article – Receptacle support
Reexamination Certificate
2001-10-23
2003-11-18
Gibson, Jr., Robert W. (Department: 3636)
Supports: racks
Special article
Receptacle support
C211S012000, C211S085290, C211S094020, C248S095000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06648153
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to a supply cabinet, and more particularly, to a supply cabinet that is configurable to accommodate different items being dispensed from the cabinet.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention provides a supply cabinet having therein adjustable shelves. The shelves have therein a plurality of elongate bores and intersecting slots. The bore/slot arrangements are adapted to secure a container such as flexible bag containing a product. However, other containers can also be used with the bore/slot arrangements. A sensor arrangement senses when a bag is slidingly removed from a bore/slot arrangement within a shelf.
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Gibson , Jr. Robert W.
Michael & Best & Friedrich LLP
SupplyPro, Inc.
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