Dispensing system and package for use therewith
US9790013B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/9493
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for dispensing articles provided initially in a package is disclosed that comprises a frame configured to support the package of articles and a package-opening tool associated with the frame. The frame includes longitudinally opposed front and rear end sections, and an upper support deck extending at least partially between the front and rear end sections and below which a product display area is provided. The opening tool associated with the frame such that its open the package when the package is moved longitudinally on the upper support deck and relative to the opening tool, thereby allowing the articles to be at least partially dispensed from the package into the product display area.
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