Status indicating system for indicating the deposit and withdrawal of items in a receptacle
US6028517A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47G2029/145
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The status of deposits or withdrawals of items in a receptacle is indicated to one or more users having access to the receptacle. A receptacle is accessible by at least one user and is capable of containing an item. A deposit/withdrawal sensor for sensing a deposit or withdrawal of an item in the receptacle is also provided. A user identifier for identifying a user having access to the receptacle during the deposit or withdrawal of the item sensed by the deposit/withdrawal sensor is employed by the system. One or more indicators that are responsive to the deposit/withdrawal sensor and the user identifier are provided to indicate a deposit or withdrawal of the item in the receptacle by the identified user. The indicators may be placed on the receptacle or may be located remote from the receptacle.
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