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Abstract

A container storage and dispensing apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing for enclosing a storage and dispensing area, the housing having an access door for inserting the containers and having a first and a second exit door for dispensing the containers. The apparatus also includes first and second guides for guiding and supporting containers to the first exit door. Further the apparatus includes third and fourth guides for guiding and supporting containers to the second exit door. Additionally, the apparatus includes first and second dispensers for selectably dispensing one of the containers, each dispenser including a levered gate movable between an open and a closed position, the levered gate when in the closed position for retaining the container in the storage and dispensing area and when in the open position for dispensing one of the containers through the exit door and for retaining the remaining containers in the storage and dispensing area and an apparatus for moving the levered gate from the closed position to the open position to dispense one of the containers and to return the gate to the closed position. Also disclosed is a vending machine for dispensing refrigerated, unrefrigerated and/or heated foods.

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First Claim