Lighting system and methods for a dispensing device
US6039467A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G12/001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides an exemplary dispensing unit which includes a cabinet having a plurality of drawers. A plurality of light sources are attached to a bottom of each of the drawers. A liner is removably held within each of the drawers above the light sources. Further, a plurality of adjustable dividers are provided to divide the liner into a plurality of bins for holding items. A processor having a memory for storing a list of items which are held within the bins and an entry device for entering a request for item removal is further provided. A plurality of light indicators are operably attached to the dividers and are arranged such that each light indicator is aligned with a corresponding light source.
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