Rotary hopper

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9147303
APP PUB NO 20130020348A1
SERIAL NO

13189055

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A product retrieval system for vending machines that permits collection of varying size products at a first level yet presents such products for collection at a raised height to make retrieval more convenient. The retrieval system utilizes a rotary hopper that includes an actual bottom as well as a technical or false bottom that does not lower the depth of the rotary hopper in its ability to receive dispensed product on the actual bottom, with the technical bottom presenting the product to a higher retrieval point relative to the floor upon rotation of the rotary hopper to an open condition.

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  • AUTOMATED MERCHANDISING SYSTEMS INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Campbell, David Winchester, US 199 2527
Loignon, Marcus Marietta, US 1 3

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