Systems, methods, and apparatus for facilitating module-based vending
US9589411B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F11/54
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems, apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture provide for modular vending systems utilizing reloadable product dispensing modules, including, but not limited to, vertical product dispensing modules comprising a vertical conveyor and a mounting structure for releasably engaging with module holder structures of modular vending machines, and a central controller device for communicating with a plurality of modular vending machines.
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