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Capactive touch universal holding bin

US12029351B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 31, 2021
Grant dateJul 9, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J36/32
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A holding bin includes a plurality of compartments defined across a width of the holding bin, each compartment of the plurality of compartments configured to receive a plurality of food holding trays. A housing defines an outer perimeter of the holding bin. A first display is secured through the housing. A second display is removably secured to the housing. A controller is communicatively connected to the first display and the second display. The controller is configured to operate the first display and the second display to coordinately present a location and a status of a food tray within a compartment of the plurality of compartments.

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