公开(公告)号：US4654727B1

公开(公告)日：2000-01-25

申请号：US72059185

申请日：1985-04-08

Applicant: ODETICS INC

Inventor： BLUM VICTOR ,  CRABTREE TIMOTHY L ,  FAIRCHILD ROBERT G

IPC: G11B15/68 ,  G11B27/00

CPC classification number: G11B15/6835 ,  G11B27/002 ,  G11B2220/41 ,  G11B2220/90 ,  Y10S194/906

公开(公告)号：US5641092A

公开(公告)日：1997-06-24

申请号：US544830

申请日：1995-10-18

Applicant: Ed Scott

Inventor： Ed Scott

IPC: G07F11/16 ,  G07F7/00 ,  G07F9/00 ,  G07F11/04 ,  G07F11/22 ,  G07F17/42 ,  G11B17/10 ,  B65G59/00

CPC classification number: G11B17/10 ,  G07F11/04 ,  G07F11/22 ,  G07F17/0042 ,  G07F17/26 ,  G07F7/00 ,  G07F9/00 ,  Y10S194/906

Abstract: A vending apparatus and system for storing and automatically dispensing magnetic or optical disks. A user interface means allows a user to enter a dispensing request corresponding to the selection of a desired disk and includes means for receiving user identification information, such as credit or debit card information, or other information stored magnetically on a bank card, driver's license, school identification card, or library card. Once a disk selection has been entered and user identification information received and verified, the selected disk is dispensed from the vending unit. The disks to be dispensed by the vending unit may be provided to have a region of magnetic recording media formed on one surface, and the vending unit may be equipped to write information relevant to the transaction onto the region of magnetic media.

Abstract translation: 一种用于存储和自动分配磁盘或光盘的自动售货机和系统。 用户接口装置允许用户输入与期望盘的选择相对应的分发请求，并且包括用于接收诸如信用卡或借记卡信息的用户识别信息或磁力存储在银行卡上的其他信息，驾驶执照， 学校身份证或图书证。 一旦输入了磁盘选择并接收并验证了用户识别信息，则从售货单元分配所选择的磁盘。 由售货单元分配的盘可以设置成具有形成在一个表面上的磁记录介质的区域，并且售货单元可以被配备为将与交易相关的信息写入到磁性介质的区域上。

公开(公告)号：US4903815A

公开(公告)日：1990-02-27

申请号：US173717

申请日：1988-03-25

Applicant: Gidoon Hirschfeld ,  Abraham Shotland

Inventor： Gidoon Hirschfeld ,  Abraham Shotland

IPC: G07F7/00 ,  G07F7/06 ,  G07F11/62

CPC classification number: G07F11/62 ,  G07F7/069 ,  Y10S194/906

Abstract: An article gripper is moved by a robotic transporter in two perpendicular directions within a transport plane between a reference location and ID code reading locations aligned with an access port and storage cells of storage assemblies mounted in doors closing a transport compartment of an automatic vending machine. The gripper is also moved by the robotic transporter in a direction intersecting the transport plane to insert or withdraw articles carried by the gripper after displacement by incremental amounts from the aligned reading locations to gripping or releasing positions. The foregoing movements of the gripper as well as other related operations are under programmed control of a computer and inputted data from a keypad and card reader to perform merchandising transactions with respect to manufactured articles stored in the doors of the machine as well as to accommodate servicing operations.

Abstract translation: 物品夹具在机器人运输工具之间的两个垂直方向上在参考位置和与访问端口对准的ID代码读取位置之间的传输平面内移动，并且安装在关闭自动售货机的运输隔室的门中的存储组件的存储单元。 夹持器也被机器人运送器沿着与输送平面相交的方向移动，以便在从排列的读取位置到夹持位置或释放位置的位移之后插入或抽出由夹持器承载的物品。 夹持器的上述移动以及其他相关操作在计算机的程序控制下和来自键盘和读卡器的输入数据相对于存储在机器门中的制品进行商品交易以及适应服务 操作。

公开(公告)号：US4789054A

公开(公告)日：1988-12-06

申请号：US3067

申请日：1987-01-14

Applicant: Barry Shore ,  Michael Schwarzberger

Inventor： Barry Shore ,  Michael Schwarzberger

IPC: G07F7/00 ,  G07F7/06 ,  G07F11/62 ,  G07F11/16

CPC classification number: G07F17/0014 ,  G07F11/62 ,  G07F7/069 ,  Y10S194/906

Abstract: Vending machine for vending re-usable articles, in response to patron's entering an identification code number, and depositing money. The articles are individually identified (films and video tapes) and of a value greater than the amount required for vending, and upon return by the patron, they are placed, by the machine, in pre-assigned cubicles. Sensing elements on the articles and in the machines assure that only authorized articles are put therein, and that the article is placed in properly oriented position. Credit is given the patron in response to his depositing money whether an article is delivered or not.

Abstract translation: 自动售货机用于售卖可重复使用的物品，以响应顾客输入的识别码和存款。 这些文章被单独确定（电影和录像带），并且价值大于自动售货机所需的数量，并且由顾客返回后，它们由机器放置在预先指定的隔间内。 物品和机器上的感应元件确保仅将授权的物品放在其中，并将物品放置在正确定位的位置。 信用是为了回应他的存款，无论是否交付物品。

公开(公告)号：US4414467A

公开(公告)日：1983-11-08

申请号：US278852

申请日：1981-06-29

Applicant: George K. Gould ,  Eric Steinberg

Inventor： George K. Gould ,  Eric Steinberg

IPC: G07F17/00 ,  B65G1/137 ,  G07F7/00 ,  G07F7/06 ,  G11B15/68 ,  G11B17/22 ,  G06K5/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/0042 ,  G07F17/00 ,  G07F7/069 ,  Y10S194/906

Abstract: A terminal is provided at which a user can selectively preview or order a videocassette. The terminal comprises customer identification means for receiving information relative to the user; mode selection means enabling the user to choose a preview or order mode; cassette selection means for selecting and identifying a desired videocassette; terminal control means including a memory coupled to the customer identification means and the cassette selection means to receive and store information representative of the user, the data, and the selected videocassettes. Vending means are provided for storing a plurality of videocassettes and for selectively vending the selected videocassette; and vending control means are coupled to the terminal control means for communicating the information between the memory and the vending means to command the vending of the selected videocassette when the order mode has been selected. Preview display means coupled to the terminal control means receive the information and display a trailer corresponding to the selected videocassette when the preview mode has been selected.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种终端，用户可以在其上选择性地预览或命令录像带。 终端包括用于接收相对于用户的信息的客户识别装置; 模式选择意味着使用户能够选择预览或订购模式; 盒选择装置，用于选择和识别期望的录像带; 终端控制装置包括耦合到客户识别装置的存储器和盒选择装置，用于接收和存储表示用户，数据和所选择的录像带的信息。 自动贩卖装置被提供用于存储多个录像带并且用于选择性地售卖所选择的录像带; 并且售货控制装置被耦合到终端控制装置，用于在订购模式被选择时传送存储器和售货装置之间的信息，以命令所选择的录像带的售卖。 当选择预览模式时，连接到终端控制装置的预览显示装置接收信息并显示对应于所选择的录像带的预告片。

公开(公告)号：US4384152A

公开(公告)日：1983-05-17

申请号：US218000

申请日：1980-12-18

Applicant: Kurt Handrick ,  Georg Kolling ,  Fritz Mensch

Inventor： Kurt Handrick ,  Georg Kolling ,  Fritz Mensch

IPC: C07C1/00 ,  C07C5/11 ,  C07C5/27 ,  C07C5/32 ,  C07C5/367 ,  C07C13/58 ,  C07C15/28 ,  C07C67/00 ,  C07C2/00 ,  C07C4/00

CPC classification number: C07C15/28 ,  C07C5/11 ,  C07C5/2721 ,  C07C5/367 ,  C07C2103/24 ,  C07C2103/26 ,  C07C2521/04 ,  C07C2523/26 ,  C07C2523/755 ,  C07C2527/126 ,  Y10S194/906

Abstract: A method for production of anthracene from phenanthrene is disclosed. Phenanthrene is hydrogenated at a nickel on a carrier catalyst at temperatures from about 140.degree. C. to 170.degree. C. under a pressure of from about 10 to 30 bar by gradual addition of hydrogen. The hydrogenation product is separated by distillation into sym.-octahydrophenanthrene and asym.-octahydrophenanthrene. The sym.-octahydrophenanthrene is isomerized in the presence of methylene chloride as a solvent and of aluminum chloride as a catalyst at a temperature from about -30.degree. to +5.degree. C. to sym.-octahydroanthracene. The sym.-octahydroanthracene is dehydrogenated at a chromium oxide-aluminum oxide catalyst at temperatures from about 450.degree. to 550.degree. C. to anthracene.The resulting anthracene is obtained with high yield and is very pure after a single recrystallization step.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种从菲生产蒽的方法。 在约140〜170℃的温度下，在约10〜30巴的压力下，通过逐渐加入氢将菲在载体催化剂上的镍氢化。 通过蒸馏将氢化产物分离成对 - 八氢菲和非 - 八氢菲。 在二氯甲烷作为溶剂和氯化铝作为催化剂的存在下，在约-30℃至+5℃的温度下将对 - 八氢菲异构化为对映 - 八氢蒽。 在约450-550℃的温度下，氧化铬 - 氧化铝催化剂将蒽 - 八氢蒽脱氢。 得到的蒽以高产率获得，并且在单次再结晶步骤后是非常纯的。

公开(公告)号：US4871054A

公开(公告)日：1989-10-03

申请号：US236193

申请日：1988-08-25

Applicant: David R. V. Murray

Inventor： David R. V. Murray

IPC: G07F7/00 ,  G07F7/06 ,  G07F11/62 ,  G07F17/42

CPC classification number: G07F17/42 ,  G07F11/62 ,  G07F7/00 ,  G07F7/069 ,  Y10S194/906

Abstract: A machine for renting articles, e.g. video cassettes, which stores individual articles in containers (26) from which they may be rented by the user and wherein an opto-electronic emitter and sensor cobination (55) is provided to sense whether an article is in a container when the latter is in its closed state, a further opto-electronic emitter and sensor combination (56) may be provided to sense whether or not a container is in its closed state, a microprocessor (61) is arranged to permit the container to remain in its closed state if the article is sensed in the container and to re-open the container if it is not so sensed, and when the container is closed a predetermined number of further times without the article being sensed, disabling action is taken.

Abstract translation: 用于租用物品的机器，例如 视频盒，其将单个物品存储在容器（26）中，由用户可以租用它们，并且其中提供光电发射器和传感器芯片（55）以感测当物品处于容器 可以提供另一光电发射器和传感器组合（56）以检测容器是否处于其关闭状态，微处理器（61）被布置成允许容器保持在其闭合状态，如果 物品在容器中被感测并且如果没有被感测到则重新打开容器，并且当容器在没有感测到物品的情况下关闭预定数量的另外的时间时，就采取禁用动作。

公开(公告)号：US4821917A

公开(公告)日：1989-04-18

申请号：US55167

申请日：1987-05-28

Applicant: Leonard C. Brown

Inventor： Leonard C. Brown

IPC: G11B15/68 ,  G11B23/023 ,  A47B81/00 ,  A47F1/00

CPC classification number: G11B15/6825 ,  G11B23/0236 ,  Y10S194/906

Abstract: A storage and dispensing device is provided for use in a tape cassette dispensing machine. The device comprises a bin with side by side sliding compartments, each slidable to extend from one bid side to expose an open compartment side for insertion or removal of a cassette. The bin is mounted by means of two tongues extending from each of the upper and lower bin sides. The tongues extend rearwardly from the upper and lower bin sides. Each tongue has an opening with a slot and a locking rod is inserted into a pair of slots.

Abstract translation: 提供存储和分配装置用于带盒分配机。 该装置包括具有并排的滑动隔室的箱，每个可滑动地从一个投标侧延伸以露出用于插入或移除盒的打开的舱室侧。 箱子通过从上部和下部箱体侧面中的每一个延伸的两个舌片安装。 舌头从上部和下部两侧向后延伸。 每个舌头具有带槽的开口，并且锁定杆插入一对槽中。

公开(公告)号：US4789907A

公开(公告)日：1988-12-06

申请号：US919188

申请日：1986-10-15

Applicant: Peter Fischetti ,  John E. Swantek, III

Inventor： Peter Fischetti ,  John E. Swantek, III

IPC: G07F17/16 ,  G11B15/68 ,  G11B27/00 ,  G11B27/024 ,  G11B27/028 ,  G11B31/00 ,  H04N5/78

CPC classification number: G07F17/26 ,  G07F17/0042 ,  G07F17/16 ,  G07F17/305 ,  G11B15/686 ,  G11B27/028 ,  G11B31/006 ,  G11B2220/41 ,  G11B2220/90 ,  G11B27/002 ,  G11B27/024 ,  Y10S194/906

Abstract: A vending system which allows a customer to record a personal message on a blank video cassette tape or view and inserted prerecorded video cassette tape is disclosed. The system includes a payment detection mechanism, an activation means responsive to the payment detection mechanism, a video recording and/or viewing device and an ejection mechanism for ejecting a recorded video cassette tape. A booth surrounding the vending system is provided for customer privacy while recording or viewing a tape.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种自动售货系统，其允许客户在空白的盒式录像带上记录个人信息或观看并插入预先记录的录像带。 该系统包括支付检测机构，响应支付检测机制的激活装置，视频记录和/或观看装置以及用于弹出记录的盒式磁带的弹出机构。 提供自动售货系统周围的展台，以便在录制或查看磁带时提供客户隐私。

公开(公告)号：US4735290A

公开(公告)日：1988-04-05

申请号：US19426

申请日：1987-02-26

Applicant: Frank Byrley

Inventor： Frank Byrley

IPC: A47F10/02 ,  E04H3/04 ,  G09F1/02 ,  G09F1/00

CPC classification number: E04H3/04 ,  A47F10/02 ,  G09F1/02 ,  Y10S194/906

Abstract: In an area accessible to browsing customers, at least one multiple-compartment display rack is provided. Each cell in the display rack removably receives an open-ended transparent plastic envelope containing a display card preferably printed with photographics, artwork and verbal indicia unique to a particular valuable article or service which is potentially available. Filed in series with the display card so as to have an end which protrudes further from the envelope mouth than the display card are a number of cards (from one to a plurality) which are tokens of units of the particular article or service, plus an additional card. Each of the first mentioned cards contains on its protruding end a consumer instruction, such as "TAKE CARD TO REGISTER", and elsewhere on its body, the title of the particular article to service. The additional card bears as its flag a consoling legend, such as "SORRY I'M RENTED". At the check-out register, the card of the first type is exchanged for the actual boxed pre-recorded video cassette or other particular article or service, and each first-type card so exchanged may be temporarily placed as a token in the inaccessible-to-customers supply area for inventory control purposes, until the rented article is returned, a restocking inventory is taken, or the like. The display rack thus acts as a more compact analog of the inaccessible supply than would a display rack of empty boxes for the articles or the like.

Abstract translation: 在可浏览客户的区域中，提供至少一个多隔间显示架。 显示器机架中的每个单元可移除地接收包含显示卡的开放式透明塑料信封，该显示卡优选地印刷有潜在可用的特定有价值物品或服务所特有的照片，艺术品和口头标记。 与显示卡串联提供的结果是比信息显示卡进一步从信封口突出的一端是多个卡（从一个到多个），这些卡是特定商品或服务的单元的令牌，加上 额外的卡。 每个首先提到的卡在其突出端包含一个消费者指令，例如“注册卡”和其身体的其他地方，该服务的特定文章的标题。 额外的卡片作为其旗帜是一个安慰的传说，如“SORRY I'M RENTED”。 在退房登记处，第一种类型的卡被替换为实际的预先录制的录像带或其他特定的物品或服务，并且如此交换的每个第一类型的卡可以暂时作为令牌放置在不可访问的 - 客户供应区域用于库存控制目的，直到租赁的物品被归还，采购库存等。 因此，展示架因此作为不可接近的供应的更紧凑的模拟物，比用于物品等的空箱的展示架更为紧凑。