Apparatus and method for reducing loss in a vending machine due to forced entry and vandalism
US8413786B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F19/205
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method is disclosed for use with a vending machine having a cabinet for containing product to be dispensed, and a door for closing the cabinet. The door has a vertical column with two sides and a front face, the front face having openings that permit customer interface devices to be accessed by a customer. A continuous integral panel is secured to the vertical column and extends across a width of the front face and side of the vertical column.
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