摘要:
A dispenser comprising a first barrier, and a second barrier that is spaced apart from the first barrier. These two barriers define a first item-receiving space between the barriers, and the second barrier at least partially defines a second item-receiving space behind the second barrier. The first barrier is adapted to move between: (A) a first- barrier-closed position in which the first barrier restricts access to the first item-receiving space, and (B) a first-barrier-open position in which the first barrier permits access to the first item-receiving space. Similarly, the second barrier is adapted to move between: (A) a second-barrier-closed position in which the second barrier restricts access to the second item-receiving space, and (B) a second-barrier-open position in which the second barrier permits access to the second item-receiving space. The dispenser may comprise a third barrier, and the first, second, and third barriers may be positioned in a substantially horizontal array.
摘要:
A part dispenser assembly for use with a carton containing parts, the carton having sides, a top, and an open bottom, the parts having an opening therein. The part dispenser assembly includes a part dispensing container having sides, an open top, and a bottom having an opening therein for dispensing parts, the part dispensing container adapted to receive the carton containing parts; a member retainer; a flexible part retainer; and a member adapted to be threaded through the opening in the parts, the top of the member adapted to be attached to the member retainer and the bottom of the member adapted to be attached to the flexible part retainer, wherein the flexible part retainer is adapted to retain the parts in the part dispensing container and wherein the parts are dispensed by deforming the flexible part retainer so that it passes through the opening in the parts. The invention also involves a method of dispensing parts.
摘要:
A vending machine includes a storage/display region, a dispensing chamber including a product access opening, and an anti-pilfer device that prevents unauthorized removal of products from the storage/display region through the product access opening. A delivery door is provided which can be shifted from a closed position to an open position to enable the removal of products from the dispensing chamber. The anti-pilfer device includes a plate coupled to a lower portion of the delivery door. When the delivery door is moved from the closed position, the anti-pilfer plate shifts, over a guide element, into a position that prevents products from being withdrawn from the storage/display area. Preferably, the storage/display region and dispensing chamber are separated by a product door, with the anti-pilfer plate preventing the product door from opening when the delivery door is shifted from the closed position.
摘要:
A vending machine includes at least one width-adjustable storage rack, the storage rack having a fixed wall and a movable wall connected to the fixed wall by at least one connecting link; and an adjustment mechanism constructed and adapted to position the movable wall relative to the fixed wall and to thereby vary an interior width between the fixed and movable walls. Two movable walls can be connected to a single fixed wall.
摘要:
A pill delivery and packing apparatus having a feeder tube for delivering pills is provided. The feeder tube has a helical delivery chute that extends between an inlet side and an exit side of the tube. The delivery chute has a helical inner contour and a rectangular cross section that corresponds to the shape of the pills. The helical delivery chute is configured such that each of the pills rotates while proceeding through the delivery chute, whereby such rotation of the pills prevents jamming of the pills in the delivery chute. Independently extendable pins are used to alternately block and open the delivery chute, thus providing an escapement mechanism for dispensing pills. The tube also has an outer surface defining a helical outer contour that guides a rotatable tray on which pills are disposed. Associated apparatuses and methods are also provided.
摘要:
A method and apparatus relating to the renting, leasing and/or loaning of electronic equipment operable and/or controllable by a computer, wherein one entity not in physical possession and/or control of the equipment desires control over another entity which has physical possession and/or control of the equipment. Such equipment may comprise a washing machine, medical, office or industrial equipment, a vending machine, etc. A central computer system includes software which enables management and execution of financial transactions between the entities, such as debiting or crediting of accounts held by these or other entities, or creating an invoice for one entity to present to another entity. Information used in making these financial transactions can be determined by analysis of information which may be communicated to the central computer system from at least one other source. Such source may include the control system of the controlled equipment, e.g., from a vending machine or the computer system of an interested entity.
摘要:
A method and apparatus relating to the renting, leasing and/or loaning of electronic equipment operable and/or controllable by a computer, wherein one entity not in physical possession and/or control of the equipment desires control over another entity which has physical possession and/or control of the equipment. Such equipment may comprise a washing machine, medical, office or industrial equipment, a vending machine, etc. A central computer system includes software which enables management and execution of financial transactions between the entities, such as debiting or crediting of accounts held by these or other entities, or creating an invoice for one entity to present to another entity. Information used in making these financial transactions can be determined by analysis of information which may be communicated to the central computer system from at least one other source. Such source may include the control system of the controlled equipment, e.g., from a vending machine or the computer system of an interested entity.
摘要:
A disposable dispensing business card holder, made of molded or folded clear, thin plastic forming a front pocket of an open-topped card holder and dispenser, the front rim of which has a cutout for grasping a single card while leaving the remainder of the cards in the dispenser. The card holder is made to hold about 25 cards for dispensing and may have an adhesive backing on the flat backing portion for attachment to a surface. The flat backing portion may also be easily attached to bulletin boards by pins, staples, tacks, or thumbtacks. The card holder may have a magnetic backing attached for attachment to metal signs or doors. The flat backing portion of the holder may have a double wall for receiving a card, viewable by prospective customers once all the cards have been taken from the dispensing portion of the holder.
摘要:
A positioning device for a roofing washer dispenser includes a plurality of protrusions extending from an inner periphery of the hole defined through a plate connected to the dispenser. A feeding device has a pushing plate which is movably engaged with the groove so as to feed a washer in the groove into the hole. The protrusions are located at an intermediate point of a width of the inner periphery of the hole so that the washer can be supported by the protrusions before it is penetrated by the nail.
摘要:
A timed cigarette dispenser for limiting the number of cigarettes available to a smoker to assist the smoker in reducing the number of cigarettes smoked over an interval of time, and/or to assist the smoker in quitting smoking. The dispenser includes a housing having a storage chamber therein for containing a quantity of cigarettes, and a solenoid operative to extend a plunger to engage a single cigarette and eject it partially from the housing where it may be grasped and withdrawn. An electronic timing circuit is connected with the dispensing solenoid to energize the solenoid upon the expiration of predetermined time intervals. A cover is latched closed over the storage compartment to prevent access to the storage compartment except when the storage compartment is empty. When the storage compartment is empty, a latch solenoid is automatically energized to disengage the latch and permit the cover to be opened. The device includes a liquid crystal display for displaying messages, and a keypad for entering different messages and/or setting different time intervals on the timer.