Article dispensing machine and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6422418
SERIAL NO

09679073

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An article dispensing apparatus is described. The dispensing apparatus includes a plurality of slats, each having one or more holders for holding and dispensing articles. Each slat has a cavity and an open end. Further, each holder includes an aperture through which a pin may extend into and retract from the cavity to assist in dispensing articles held therein. Each open end may include a curved surface to assist in inhibiting the articles from being dispensed prematurely. Further, each slat may include a tongue on one side and a groove on another side. The tongues of each slat fit within the grooves of adjacent slats, allowing them to ride in close conformity to each other and allowing for relatively unencumbered movement between the slats.

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IMA NORTH AMERICA INC7 NEW LANCASTER ROAD LEOMINSTER MA 01453

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Collins, Jeremiah F Boylston, MA 4 29
Donth, Fredrick P Fitchburg, MA 2 20
Hills, James B Holden, MA 3 104

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