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Appliance supply distribution, dispensing and use system method

US6799085B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 22, 2001
Grant dateSep 28, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25D2400/06
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is an appliance supply distribution and dispensing system and method for distributing appliance supplies to a home or business and which involves a computerized system which facilitates dispensing or using one or more supplies from an appliance. The computerized system monitors the supply level(s) and, when necessary, automatically orders and delivers additional supplies. In addition, the computerized system automatically detects dispensing, use or appliance problems and orders and arranges for repair service.

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