In wall rotating device for exchanging items between service provider and drive-through lane customer
US8348150B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 2, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G51/30
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system operated responsive to data included on data bearing cards enables carrying out transactions between a service provider and a customer. Customers may be located within a vehicle in a drive-through lane adjacent to a building which houses a service provider station. Financial accounts may be assessed charges for items based on data read from cards. The customer and service provider may exchange items through a pneumatic tube conveyor system. Alternatively items may be exchanged through a rotating device which provides for selectively positioning items at delivery stations at different vertical heights. The service provider positions items at a suitable level for exchange with the customer based on the height associated with the user in their vehicle.
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