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Systems, methods and devices for dispensing products from a kiosk

US8235247B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 31, 2006
Grant dateAug 7, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F11/64
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to a kiosk that dispenses products with no moving parts. The kiosk can dispense a rental product, and the rental product can be returned via a mail service, or it can be retained for a purchase price. The kiosk comprises a removable cartridge containing the products, and the cartridge can be readily replaced with a new cartridge to replenish the inventory of products in the kiosk.

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