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Automated item dispensing systems

  • US 20050060063A1
  • Filed: 09/11/2003
  • Published: 03/17/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/11/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An automated item dispensing system comprising:

  • (a) at least one dispenser capable of dispensing an item;

    (b) at least one local controller in communication with a respective dispenser for controlling and monitoring the dispenser;

    (c) a central controller for receiving and processing electronic item orders from at least one user;

    (d) a communication network for providing communication between said local controller, said central controller, said at least one user and at least one supplier;

    wherein said dispenser comprises;

    (i) at least one rotatable carousel located internal to the dispenser, the carousel comprising at least one cell defined by two side walls each side wall extending from a central location of the carousel;

    (ii) an access hatch aligned with the or each carousel for accessing an interior of the at least one cell; and

    (iii) a motor for rotating the carousel.

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