Vending track for pushable vehicle
US12371263B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F11/46
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
One or more vending tracks (e.g., for strollers, carts, or other such vehicles) can be indirectly coupled (e.g., wirelessly coupled) to a single kiosk managing the rental transaction. The kiosk does not store instructions or other data for operating the vending tracks. Rather, management of the vending tracks is handled by a controller that is external of the kiosk. The controller may be mounted to an exterior of the kiosk, to one of the tracks, or elsewhere. The controller connects (e.g., wirelessly couples) to a respective communications unit of each vending track.
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