Card case with powered dispenser
US4875599A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 1988 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07B3/04
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A motorized card dispenser is disclosed that consists of a case with a hinged lid. The lower part of the case has a card storage area and a sealed motor-drive area. The cards are dispensed through a small slot in the front of the case. A dispensing pad, which is driven by a motor is used to dispense the cards. The motor is powered by a small battery located within the case. Three different types of control circuits are disclosed. All three circuits are controlled by a button which is located on the top of the device. A pressure bail, which is spring loaded and hinged, is used to maintain pressure on the cards from the top of the stack. Cards are dispensed from the bottom of the stack. An optional storage case that can be attached to the device to hold business cards that are received by the user is also disclosed.
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