Vending machine display panel with utility module therein
US4454670A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 1981 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09F2023/0033
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A display panel for a vending machine including the capability of adding promotions, advertising, and special equipment such as electronic and video games to the existing vending machine. A utility module for containing one of these devices is located on the display panel of the vending machine and is so positioned so that it optimizes a combination of criteria including space, circuitry location, a prominent spot for display purposes and a location enabling easy retrofit of the utility module into a vending machine unit.
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