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Dispenser for small uniformly shaped articles

US4784291A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 26, 1987
Grant dateNov 15, 1988
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2583/0481
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dispenser for articles such as pills or capsules is operative with a reciprocating motion for dispensing individual articles. The dispenser includes a base portion and a slide member on the base portion which is reciprocally movable with respect to the base portion between a lower first position and an upper second position for dispensing articles in succession.

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