Abstract:
An apparatus for retaining and dispensing feminine products, the apparatus including a rack configured to hold a feminine product; a pushbutton that, when activated, is configured to move a push rod in a first direction, the push rod having teeth configured to engage a pinion gear as the push rod is moved along the first direction; a push member associated with the pinion gear, the push member being configured to engage the feminine product and thereby cause the product to dispense onto a release tray as the push rod is moved along the first direction; and a plunger associated with the pinion gear, the plunger being configured to contact a timing plate in response to the pinion gear rotating. The plunger is adapted to temporarily affix to the timing plate by a suction force for a period of time sufficient for the pushbutton to reset before a second feminine product can be dispensed.
Abstract:
A dispenser for dispensing gravity-flowing objects from a storage area to a receiving station outside the dispenser comprising an upstanding wall portion, a top surface defined by the upstanding wall having a bowl-shaped surface with dual upwardly inclined portions meeting at an apex, an opening extending from the base of the bowl-shaped surface downwardly to the base of the upstanding wall portion, a chute extending from an upper portion of the opening laterally and downwardly to and through the perimeter of the upstanding wall portion, and a plunger disposed in a sliding reciprocating but non-rotational relation within the opening, said plunger having a recess in its side wall that is positioned above the opening in the bowl-like surface when the dispenser is in a non-dispensing position and positioned in registry with the inboard opening of the chute when the dispenser is in a dispensing position. Means for causing the recess in the side wall of the plunger to move from a non-dispensing to a dispensing position are provided.
Abstract:
A tongue depressor dispenser having a support base to which an upper cover detachably mounts. A dispenser assembly mounts to the support base. The dispenser assembly includes an ejector assembly that is movable to dispense a single tongue depressor at a time.
Abstract:
A unit combining a diaper dispenser and disposal drawer is shown. The unit consists of two sections, an upper dispensing section and a lower disposal section, which provide a single unit for new and soiled diapers, as well as other supplies used in changing a baby. The upper dispensing section has a number of dividers which define vertical shafts. Diapers are placed in these shafts and are removable at the bottom thereof through adjustable slots. The slots of the upper dispensing section are adjustable by using a removable shelf. The vertical shafts are also adjustable in cross-sectional size to accomodate different sized diapers. A slidable front panel permits easy access to one or more of the vertical shafts for reloading. The bottom disposal section comprises a cabinet generally rectangular in shape with a pivoting, top-opening door. This disposal section may contain a separate bin, such as a plastic bag or bucket which is easily removed to dispose of soiled diapers and other waste. The door additionally has a liner along its edges making the lower section of the unit airtight and thus odor-free. Space is also provided to allow the user to place a deodorizer within the lower section.
Abstract:
A satellite vending machine having a tier of manually operated ejectors for dispensing a selection of packaged articles from storage magazines therein to expand the capacity of a parent vending machine is installed on top of the parent and utilizes the coin-actuated totalizer unit and associated mechanism of the parent and provides a linkage to its own heavy duty mechanism responsive to the latch positions in the parent as pilferage protection. The dual pricing capability of the parent is extended to the satellite by a linkage from the ejectors of the magazines having the higher priced articles in the satellite to the latch mechanism of the parent to lock both parent and satellite latch mechanisms when a higher priced ejector in the satellite is pulled with the deposit of coins sufficient only for the lower priced articles. When a proper amount of coins is deposited, a mutual lockout function between satellite and parent locks the ejectors in the parent when an ejector in the satellite is operated and vice versa.
Abstract:
A coin-operated machine for vending and dispensing generally flat semi-rigid packets of irregular contour such as those used to package individual size servings of powdered drinks, cocoa, coffee, fruit drinks, etc., dehydrated broths and soups, and the like. The dispenser is especially adapted for use in locations such as offices, employee lunchrooms, school lunchrooms, and the like. The machine is characterized by a reciprocable coin-actuated slide bar provided with a friction member for engaging the lowermost packet in an overlying vertical magazine holding a plurality of packets in stacked relation for gravity feed operation. Deposit of a coin prevents engagement of a locking pawl with the slide bar and permits extension of the slide bar by pulling on an external handle to engage a packet of commodity and discharge it from the machine. The slide bar is spring biased for automatic retraction. Each machine includes one or more dispensing stations. Each dispensing station is operated by one or more coins of the same denomination. A further locking pawl is provided to prevent discharge of more than one packet without deposit of additional coins.
Abstract:
This invention provides a coin-operated dispenser comprising a cabinet including a storage compartment for receiving a stack of individual envelopes carrying an article to be dispensed, a support wall inside the cabinet against which the envelopes are stacked, a dispensing opening in the cabinet located in general alignment with the support wall, and a coin acceptor mechanism supported from the cabinet and having a member which is movable relative to the support wall and the stacked envelopes in a direction away from and toward the dispensing slot. The coin acceptor mechanism member is selectively connectable to the envelope nearest the support wall to move this envelope along the support wall and through the dispensing opening as the coin acceptor mechanism member is moved from a position remote from the dispensing opening towards the dispensing opening. With this arrangement, relatively flimsy articles, such as folded road maps, can be stored in their own envelope which envelope also cooperates in individually dispensing one article upon each operation of the coin acceptor mechanism.