Dixie-Narco, Inc.
23Patents
4Active
23Granted
33Portfolio score
Filing activity: Oct 29, 1975 → Aug 13, 2007 · 4 expiring within 5 years
Most-cited patents
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US7784644B2 | Tandem gate release mechanism for a vending machine | Physics | 70 | Active |
| US5651476A | Modular vending machine | Physics | 68 | Expired |
| US5927539A | Modular vending machine with a dispensing detection device | Physics | 46 | Expired |
| US5061222A | Coin hopper and dispenser | Physics | 25 | Expired |
| US7264138B2 | Anti-pilfering device for a vending machine | Physics | 21 | Expired |
| US4298138A | Tandem column vender apparatus | Performing Operations; Transporting | 20 | Expired |
| US5967364A | Large product vending system | Performing Operations; Transporting | 20 | Expired |
| US4044877A | Multiple column vending machine malfunction lockout circuit | Physics | 19 | Expired |
| US4509658A | Anti-theft device for tandem column vendor | Physics | 17 | Expired |
| US5074824A | Coin hopper | Physics | 16 | Expired |
| US7401710B2 | Vending machine dispensing system | Physics | 14 | Expired |
| US7604145B2 | Drive system for a vending machine dispensing assembly | Physics | 14 | Active |
| US4705176A | Article vendor with adjustable column transfer provision for accomodating locally-prevalent space-to-sales ratio | Physics | 14 | Expired |
| US4036400A | Tandem column vender anti theft device | Physics | 13 | Expired |
| US7480543B2 | Ultrasonic sensor for detecting the dispensing of a product | Physics | 12 | Active |
| US4036621A | Beverage dispensers | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 12 | Expired |
| US4019650A | Tandem column vender apparatus | Physics | 11 | Expired |
| US7255246B2 | Ultrasonic sensor for detecting the dispensing of a product | Physics | 9 | Expired |
| US5176287A | Can vending machine | Physics | 9 | Expired |
| US7289880B2 | Micro-processor programmable and selectable vending options and control | Physics | 6 | Expired |
| US4264000A | Protective circuit for coin operated vending machines | Physics | 5 | Expired |
| US7404501B2 | Product positioning mechanism for a vending machine | Physics | 3 | Expired |
| US7684893B2 | Product support and dispensing system for a vending machine | Performing Operations; Transporting | 2 | Active |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.