Bulk food integrated scale system
US11341802B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B51/00
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosure relates to systems and methods for a bulk bin dispenser. In one embodiment, the system includes a bulk bin dispenser configured to store a product with a distinct weight. The system further includes a digital scale configured to measure a change in weight of the bulk bin dispenser when a portion of the product is dispensed into a portable container, wherein the change in the weight is a dispensed weight of the portion of the product dispensed into the portable container. The system further includes a processor configured to transmit an associated cost for the portion of the product dispensed into the portable container to a store check-out system without printing a label for the dispensed weight.
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