Vending machine lock
US7191624B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/57
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Vending machines are provided having a door and a cabinet having an interior region for storing and distributing objects, such as canned or bottled beverages. Several vending machines locks are provided for locking the door to the cabinet to prevent unauthorized access to the interior region of the cabinet.
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