Live bait vending apparatus
US4550522A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 1984 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F11/54
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A money operated apparatus for vending aquatic fishing bait and water in which the bait is maintained is located in a carrousel having ring-shaped compartmentized tanks. Money operable motor means is provided for moving a compartment to an indexed position beneath an unlocked sliding window for removal of the viewed bait. Further, a tap is provided for removing in a timed controlled manner some of the water supply of the apparatus for use in the purchaser's minnow bucket.
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