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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120006843 | DISPENSER OF AUTOMATICALLY DISTRIBUTING VARIOUS SHAPED TABLETS IN MEDICINE PACKING MACHINE AND TABLET DISPENSING METHOD THEREOF Provided are an automatic tablet dispenser of an automatic medicine packing machine, and a tablet supply method thereof, which are capable of automatically packing various-shaped tablets, and accurately, cleanly and rapidly distributing the tablets without missing any. ... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20110315705 | MEDICAL AGENT DISPENSER Disclosed is a technology of discharging, from a drug cartridge, a drug instructed to discharge, while managing a plurality of drugs stored in a drug cartridge. The technology makes it possible to correctly discharge the drugs even when the dosing order of the drugs is ... | 12/29/2011 |
| 20110087370 | Electronic Access Control Device and Management System A mobile electronic control device, such as an electronic key, is used to access or otherwise control the operations of a field device, such as an appliance, power tool, shipping container, etc. In a control event in which the mobile control device interacts with the fi... | 04/14/2011 |
| 20110046777 | Apparatus for providing coupons in cooperation with operation of a fuel vending device An apparatus for use in cooperation with operation of a fuel vending device; the fuel vending device delivering at least one fuel product; the delivering being effected by exercising an actuator element; includes: (a) a control unit for controlling the apparatus in disp... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110036855 | Towel dispenser A paper towel dispenser assembly including a support frame that receives a continuous length of pleated paper toweling. The paper towel dispenser assembly further including a sensor that actuates dispense of an end of the continuous length of pleated paper toweling and ... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20100102076 | APPLIANCE WITH A SERVICE INTERFACE FOR COMMUNICATING WITH A CONSUMABLE HOLDER An appliance configured to perform a physical operation on an article, using a resource, includes a process control apparatus to control a cycle of the physical operation, and a service interface in communication with the process control apparatus and configured to rece... | 04/29/2010 |
| 20100095896 | REMOTELY-CONTROLLED REWARD DISPENSER FOR ANIMAL TRAINING A remotely-controlled reward dispenser for animal training includes: a reward dispenser; a wireless receiver; a power source for the dispenser and the receiver; and an attachment mechanism adapted to position the device in proximity to the recipient; wherein, in respons... | 04/22/2010 |
| 20100084418 | CUTLERY UTENSIL DISPENSER A cutlery utensil dispenser having at least one utensil compartment and a dispensing mechanism is disclosed. Each utensil compartment is so dimensioned and configured to house a stack of utensils. The dispensing mechanism includes a drive member in operable communicatio... | 04/08/2010 |
| 20100051637 | WIRELESS PARALLEL DISPENSING SYSTEM A wireless parallel dispensing system includes an automatic soap dispenser, which comprises a CPU, an infrared sensor, a motor drive, a RF transmitter and a transmitting antenna and which transmits a RF signal when dispensing a liquid soap; an automatic perfume dispense... | 03/04/2010 |
| 20090321471 | AUTONOMOUS ANNOUCEMENT SYSTEM FOR MECHANICAL VENDING MACHINES Autonomous claim system, for mechanical vending machines, of the type that dispense products when the correct coin in inserted into a coin slot and a handle for activating the machine is rotated, which places in motion a gear mechanism for activating the machine. The sy... | 12/31/2009 |
| 20090312866 | DISPLAY APPARATUS FOR VENDING MACHINE, VENDING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD WITH THE SAME A display apparatus for a vending machine that has a goods storage to store a plurality of goods, and an outlet to accommodate the goods, which are discharged from the goods storage, to be taken out, the display apparatus includes: an input part through which a pluralit... | 12/17/2009 |
| 20090250482 | Automatic dispensing device of orientable capsules for hot beverages An automatic dispensing device of orientable capsules for preparing hot beverages is described, comprising at least one storage compartment adapted to accommodate the capsules in open order, the storage compartment being provided with at least one inlet for capsules and... | 10/08/2009 |
| 20090248199 | Color Dispensing System and Method A paint creation and dispensing system includes a variety of components for creating paint of a selected color and paint type and for processing payment for the paint. The system may be configured to receive a color selection in a variety of ways including through custo... | 10/01/2009 |
| 20090184128 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY PACKING PRESCRIPTION PACKAGES AND PRESCRIPTION PACKAGE BOX According to one embodiment a prescription package supplier is provided for cutting prescription packages successively discharged from an automatic prescribed-medicament packing machine and supplying them, the automatic prescribed-medicament packing machine successively... | 07/23/2009 |
| 20090152287 | Vending Machine Improvement A vending machine system includes a control module for controlling a cooling system. The cooling system, which includes an evaporator, may omit a heating element for defrosting the evaporator. In operation, the control module cycles an evaporator fan in conjunction with... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090127275 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING TAKING MEDICINE An apparatus for supporting taking medicine includes a medicine storage unit which has a plurality of medicine storage holes to store therein medicines to be taken by a user, a sensor controller which determines whether the medicine storage holes include medicines there... | 05/21/2009 |
| 20090090734 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SINGLE OR MULTIPLE TEMPERATURE ZONE(S) IN REFRIGERATED VENDING MACHINE An automated vending machine that can be selectively configured to include one or several temperature zones. A single refrigeration system and universal interior allows easy and economical assembly into a one, two, or three temperature zone machine. Thermal breaks and d... | 04/09/2009 |
| 20090090735 | Novel Modular Vending Machine for Packaged Goods The Novel Modular Vending Machine for Packaged Goods allows consumers to purchase packaged goods without an attendant present. The invention uses two or more conveyor assemblies to store and transfer packaged goods and primarily uses gravity to transfer the packaged goo... | 04/09/2009 |
| 20090033020 | Presenting misaligned stacks of media A method of operating a self-service terminal is described in which a stack of media is presented to a customer. If it is detected that at least some of the stack remains within the terminal, the remaining media is advanced out of the self-service terminal.... | 02/05/2009 |
| 20080173663 | Cap Dispensing Devices Useful in System and Method for Dispensing Prescriptions An apparatus for dispensing disk-shaped objects (such as caps for pharmaceutical vials) of two different sizes comprises: first and second dispensers, the first dispenser containing objects of a first size, and the second dispenser containing objects of a second size, e... | 07/24/2008 |
| 20080169301 | AUTOMATED DISPENSER An automatic dispenser for dispensing lengths of paper for use as hand towels, includes an IR sensor system for detecting a user. The sensor system scans at a first scanning rate and also at a second higher scanning rate. When the sensor system detects a user, it change... | 07/17/2008 |
| 20080110916 | Vending Machine A controller of a vending machine includes a timer for measuring current time and a memory for storing a usual product price for each product. Furthermore, the controller, when current time of product sales is within a predetermined time period, discounts a predetermine... | 05/15/2008 |
| 20080083770 | RICH CONTENT MANAGEMENT AND DISPLAY FOR USE IN REMOTE FIELD ASSETS A field asset such as a vending machine includes a coin acceptor, a bill validator, and a card reader all operatively connected to a shared bus. A rich content display device displays color graphics and an extended function adapter (EFA) coupled to the shared bus includ... | 04/10/2008 |
| 20080078778 | Vending machine and component parts This invention is a vending machine and components parts that include a sophisticated positioning system, gripper and trays for improved efficiency in product retrieval and delivery. A unique initialization and calibration system is implemented at start up to determine ... | 04/03/2008 |
| 20080067183 | Modular cabinet for vending machines This invention is a vending machine and components parts that include a product retrieval and delivery system deployed within a uniquely designed, insulated cabinet that includes an adjustable ventilation system, and a conveniently located compact, easily removable modu... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080061072 | Frozen food dispensing device and method A device and method are provided for dispensing a quantity of food to be cooked. The device includes a freezer, a storage container located in the freezer, means located in the freezer for dispensing a predetermined quantity of food from the storage container into a sec... | 03/13/2008 |
| 20080041872 | Secure Medicament Dispensing Cabinet, Method and System A medicament dispensing cabinet is comprised of a frame, at least one controller, and a plurality of drawers each movably carried by the frame and each defining a plurality of dispensing cells. A plurality of removable dispensing devices is provided with each one carrie... | 02/21/2008 |
| 20080029532 | MEDICAMENT DISPENSING AUTHORIZATION The invention relates to a method and system that utilizes one or more cassettes or trays that hold medicaments for dispensing. In one embodiment a medicaments container includes a housing configured to be inserted in an apparatus; a chamber coupled to the housing and c... | 02/07/2008 |
| 20080029533 | MEDICAMENT CONTAINER SYSTEM AND METHOD The invention relates to a method and system that utilizes one or more containers that hold medicaments for dispensing. In one embodiment, a medicament container includes a housing having an outlet port through which a medicament unit can be dispensed; a door configured... | 02/07/2008 |
| 20080029531 | MEDICAMENT DISPENSING AUTHORIZATION The invention relates to a method and system that utilizes one or more cassettes or trays that hold medicaments for dispensing. In one embodiment a medicaments container includes a housing configured to be inserted in an apparatus; a chamber coupled to the housing and c... | 02/07/2008 |
| 20080017656 | VACUUM PILL DISPENSING CASSETTE AND COUNTING MACHINE A counter is disclosed for use with a medication storing and dispensing cassette. The counter is comprised of a loader for receiving a cassette, a sensor for sensing whether a cassette is in the loader, means for moving the loader into an operative position, a vacuum un... | 01/24/2008 |
| 20070284384 | Article Contact Detection An article dispensing apparatus, such as a vending machine (10), includes a controllably positioned suction hose dispenser (220) for retrieving articles (223) from a storage area (215). In one embodiment, a quick release device (500) c... | 12/13/2007 |
| 20070235465 | PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES FOR DETERMINING ALLOCATION OF INVENTORY FOR A VENDING MACHINE According to some embodiments, an allocation of inventory for a vending machine (e.g., a mix or set of types of products and respective quantities of products to be loaded into a snack or beverage vending machine) is determined. ... | 10/11/2007 |
| 20070205211 | METHOD FOR FILLING VIALS IN AN AUTOMATED PRESCRIPTION FILLING APPARATUS An apparatus for filling vials comprises a shelving unit defining an array of storage locations. The shelving unit may be an array in an XY plane or one or more carousels. A plurality of storage containers are provided, each removably carried by one of the storage locat... | 09/06/2007 |
| 20070187422 | SMART TRAY FOR DISPENSING MEDICAMENTS The invention relates to a medicament container having a memory contained therein for storing medicament effect data, such as, for example, drug interaction, side effect, and expected vital signs of a patient who takes the medicament, that may be accessed by medical pra... | 08/16/2007 |
| 20070162183 | Random Access And Random Load Dispensing Unit The present invention provides a random access and random load dispensing unit including a housing, at least one support located in the housing and defining a first axis, a plurality of platforms movable along the support along the first axis, a plurality of bins suppor... | 07/12/2007 |
| 20070162184 | Random Access And Random Load Dispensing Unit The present invention provides a random access and random load dispensing unit including a housing, at least one support located in the housing and defining a first axis, a plurality of platforms movable along the support along the first axis, a plurality of bins suppor... | 07/12/2007 |
| 20070108219 | MEDICAMENT CONTAINER LOCKING SYSTEM AND METHOD The invention relates to a method and system that utilizes one or more containers, which hold one or more types of medicaments. In one embodiment, a chamber configured to store a plurality of medicament units is provided and a mechanized dispenser is configured to dispe... | 05/17/2007 |
| 20070056981 | Method and System for High-Speed Tablet Counting and Dispensing A medicament tablet dispensing system and method dispenses any selected number of tablets, up to a maximum number, with minimal dispensing delays. During fill operations, a preset number of tablets are counted and stored in dedicated storage compartments. Dispensing ope... | 03/15/2007 |
| 20060289553 | Adaptive energy usage profile management and control system for vending devices and the like An adaptive energy usage management and thermal control system is provided to reduce the energy consumption and cost of operation of a vending machine. The system monitors actual usage of the vending machine to construct a vend profile. This vend profile is used to cont... | 12/28/2006 |
