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Controlled access dispensing system

US6994409B2 · kind B2 · utility

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26References
21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 2, 2002
Grant dateFeb 7, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47B63/06
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A controlled access dispensing unit arranged to permit selective access to supply items within a portion of the dispensing unit. Preferably, the dispensing unit includes a cabinet arranged to hold a plurality of supply items. An enclosure assembly desirably includes a first panel and a second panel positioned in a plane substantially parallel to and aligned with a plane defined by the first panel. The two panels each comprise an opening that together defines a variable size and moveable access opening.

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