Product dispenser with active media display
US11006788B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K2010/389
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A product dispenser for the dispensing of a product which will show active visual content to proximate viewers. A visual display module is attached to a user-facing surface of the dispenser cover of a product dispenser, to display active visual content to viewers. The active visual content displayed on the active media surface of the dispenser cover could take many forms including changing electronic displays or a translucent surface which can be optionally illuminated or emphasized based on a controller and power source. The product dispenser can be supplied with the visual display module in place on the dispenser cover, or an OEM product dispenser with an insert blank in place on the dispenser cover could also be sold into which the visual display module could be later installed. A media-ready dispenser cover which could be used to retrofit an existing product dispenser with the ability to receive a visual display module is also disclosed. An advertising method using the product dispenser is also disclosed, with a novel revenue model for no-cost supply of the dispenser to the venue.
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