Dispensing and display system
US8190289B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47F2010/025
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for controlling advancement of and access to product and for generating data associated with such advancement and access. Systems of this invention include a pusher system having a track, a pusher, and mechanisms for generating data relating to the movement of the pusher. Certain embodiments of the invention include a door assembly, which controls consumer access to product located behind the door assembly, a stop for limiting the forward progression of the pusher along the track, and mechanisms for generating data relating to when and/or for how long the door assembly is open.
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