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Class 221/69 - CELLULAR MAGAZINE TYPE


Subclass of Class 221 - Article dispensing
Definition: Article dispensers in which the source of supply is in the
No. of patents: 24
Last issue date: 03/18/2008


NumberTitleIssue Date
7344047Automatic medicament dispenser system
A mobile medicine storage unit for individuals under a doctor's care. The unit is programmable and preferably fully automatic, but also manual, in dispensing any number of medications up to four times per day at preselected times. Audible and visible indicators aler...
03/18/2008
7279130Sensor dispensing instrument having an activation mechanism and methods of using the same
A sensor dispensing instrument adapted to handle a sensor pack containing a plurality of sensors and to perform a test using one of the sensors. The sensor dispensing instrument includes an outer housing and a mechanical mechanism contained therein for rotating the ...
10/09/2007
7234609Article dispensing system and method for same
An article dispensing machine and article transport storage unit are shown that permit articles slated for inventory to be delivered in secure manner from a centralized inventory supply center to an article dispensing machine forming part of an article distribution ...
06/26/2007
7207635Jewelry display case and jewelry display assembly therefor
A jewelry display case serves as artwork enabling a jewelry collection to form part of the artwork. The display case includes a cabinet having at least a bottom, sides and a top, and a plurality of jewelry supporting components. At least one of the jewelry supportin...
04/24/2007
7152756Dispensing systems and methods
A dispensing system dispensing items includes a dispensing station and a first conveyor for transporting containers to the dispensing station. The dispensing station includes a dispenser for dispensing items to the containers, a mechanism for spacing the containers ...
12/26/2006
7137528Automated Meds dispenser system
An automated Meds dispenser system including a staging station for systematic loading of Meds into vials and an automated Meds dispenser for receiving and for subsequent distribution of Meds containing vials at multiple times over a period of multiple days. User fri...
11/21/2006
6772508Fastener delivery and installation system
A fastener delivery and installation system is provided that comprises an end effector mounted on an automated machine and operable to drill a hole through a workpiece and insert a fastener through the hole, and a fastener feed unit operable with the automated machi...
08/10/2004
6003577Apparatus for manufacturing a bead-inlaid picture and method
A method of manufacturing a bead-inlaid picture by inputting a desired original image as a motif for a bead-inlaid picture by an image input device, dividing the inputted original image into each of pieces in a size equal with that of a bead, comparing nu...
12/21/1999
5516002Coin-operated machine for dispensing foodstuffs preserved in frozen condition and ready to be served hot in situ
Coin-operated machine for dispensing foodstuffs preserved in frozen condition and ready to be served hot in situ consisting of a casing (2) having a door (3) inside which there is a freezing unit (4) having doors and supporting elements, connected to a co...
05/14/1996
5509574Package and dispensing system incorporating storage tubes for electrical connectors
A package is disclosed for storing and dispensing electrical connectors or components thereof. The package employs a plurality of elongated component-containing tubes in a generally parallel laterally stacked array, with opposite ends of the tubes being i...
04/23/1996
5433340Vending device
A device for vending articles includes a stack of separator panels, each of which supports a product package, positioned in a storage bin. The bin has separator panel support tabs extending into the bottom thereof, and a pivot plate containing a panel-dis...
07/18/1995
5397017Pill dispenser cap
A pill dispenser includes at least one closeable chamber for storing pills therein, and threads for attaching the pill dispenser to the opening of a drinking fluid container such that the dispenser serves as a cap for the container....
03/14/1995
5261208Tamper-proof carton and method for using same in retailing food and drug products
The present invention involves a tamper-proof apparatus and method for assuring the integrity of containers of consumer goods. A special carton, which becomes part of the retail display, has a plurality of controlled dispensing openings such that once a c...
11/16/1993
5133478Pill dispenser
A pill dispenser particularly adapted for use by the physically or mentally infirm. A plurality of containers are arranged in a matrix, each for receiving, storing and selectively releasing one or more pills. The columns of the matrix correspond to days o...
07/28/1992
5029726Health care product dispenser
A health care product dispenser is provided which includes a base which is designed and adapted to be mounted in a substantially vertical orientation, and which further includes one or more normally closed combined holder and dispenser pockets which are d...
07/09/1991
5014875Medication dispenser station
An improved medication dispenser station is provided for controlled access storage of medications and other pharmaceuticals in a medical facility, such as a hospital or the like. The dispenser station comprises a housing with a plurality of normally locke...
05/14/1991
4967928Inventory control including individual patient listing and medical chart record for medication cart
A medicine cart is set forth and a means and method of dispensing medicines including narcotics on nurse rounds is disclosed. The cart includes a CPU with memory and various input devices. The cart has a locked section to secure narcotics. As nurse rounds...
11/06/1990
4884718Container with a releasable hinged closure panel and a fixed closure panel
Containers of one piece construction for labels, stick on items and the like. The containers are provided with an integrally molded cover which is easily opened to provide ready access to the contents. The cover is easily closed and automatically relocks ...
12/05/1989
4884719Single-sample dispensing
A plurality of samples of a cosmetic product, such as nail enamel, lipstick, powder or cream makeup, fragrance, and the like, each comprising a quantity suitable for one sample dose, are provided on a sheet or continuous strip of material. The strip is pr...
12/05/1989
4821917Storage and dispensing means
A storage and dispensing device is provided for use in a tape cassette dispensing machine. The device comprises a bin with side by side sliding compartments, each slidable to extend from one bid side to expose an open compartment side for insertion or rem...
04/18/1989
4671426Automatic article dispenser using screw-driven mobile trays
An automatic dispenser in which a vertically elongated housing has a screw at a rear end thereof whose lower portion is free from a screwthread. Fork-shaped rear edges of trays carrying articles to be dispensed are lowered by rotation of the motor-driven ...
06/09/1987
4416363Vending machine with separate interlocking sections
A vending machine with separate lockable storage sections and an actuating key for insertion into the vending machine and unlocking the sections, the actuating key having a workable matrix, and a stamping mechanism which is actuatable by removal of an art...
11/22/1983
4223801Automatic periodic drug dispensing system
An automatic periodic pharmaceutical preparation dispenser, for alerting patients under medication when specific drugs are to be taken. The device provides orderly storage of a plurality of drugs to be taken in a given time period with a coding associated...
09/23/1980
4199014Automatic feeding screwdriver
A power screwdriver for use with a flexible string of disconnected screws retained in head to tip orientation by attachment to a continuous length of plastic, paper or similar flexible material. The string of screws feeds into a rearward section of a reci...
04/22/1980
 
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