Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Article handling
Reexamination Certificate
2008-12-31
2011-11-15
Waggoner, Timothy (Department: 3651)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Article handling
C700S240000, C700S244000, C221S124000, C221S159000, C221S194000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08060246
ABSTRACT:
A networked items dispenser is disclosed. The device includes a housing having a bulk storage bin for storing items, a temporary storage bin for receiving the items, and a dispensing receptacle for receiving the items from the temporary storage bin. A communications network interface is provided for entering programming instructions. A programmable internal memory device is also included for storing a schedule for dispensing the items, such that the schedule can be automatically adjusted according to a hierarchy of dispensing rules.
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Blank Rome LLP
University of Rochester
Waggoner Timothy
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