Non-attended, self-service cup vender
US4962866A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 1988 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2001/0097
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A non-attended, coin-operated, postmix, cup vender using a cup holder and dropper mechanism, bag-in-box syrup packages, syrup pumps, a conventional counter electric beverage dispenser, a standard ice maker and dispenser and an electronic control to enable the customer to receive a full cup of beverage regardless of the amount of ice selected. The electronic control means also guides the customer through the operation using sequenced lighting displays and messages. The vender includes separate dispense and vend modules.
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