Coupon dispenser
US5207349A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 1991 |
| Grant date | May 4, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07B3/04
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A stand alone dispenser including an integral electrical power supply is provided for reliably dispensing individual sheets, such as coupons, from a stack. The dispenser comprises a clutch for preventing excessive pressure between the stack and a coupon remover to minimize current drain on the power supply. A stack advancer enables advancement of the stack, as necessary, whenever a coupon is dispensed through engagement by the clutch to the coupon remover. A control circuit includes delay and shutdown functions to limit excessive coupon removal, and a dispenser level indicator to discourage tampering or theft. The dispenser is mountable to store shelving or other point of purchase displays.
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