Sensor driven secure dispensing unit
US12400747B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 2023 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J2200/74
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A secure dispensing unit includes a housing comprising a first end and a second end and a number of storage assemblies. The number of storage assemblies are arranged in parallel with one another within the housing. Each storage assembly includes a number of compartments arranged linearly along an axis of the housing with each of the compartments being configured to store an item. A cover is coupled with the housing and extends between the first end and the second end such that the cover is positioned over the compartments. An actuator is coupled with the cover, the actuator being configured to retract the cover to draw a distal end of the cover from the first end toward the second end to expose a selected number of compartments.
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