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Three position lock mechanism for a vending machine

US4981027A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 14, 1989
Grant dateJan 1, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/765
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A coin operated vending machine is disclosed having a mechanism for setting at least three prices at which an article is to be vended. Price selection is remotely effected by an externally accessible lock.

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