Time delay product pushing system
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1. A device for controlled advancement of a product comprising:
- (a) a track, (b) a pusher slidable along the track, and (c) a motor attached to the pusher and coupled to the track, wherein the motor controls forward movement of the pusher along the track.
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Abstract
A system for controlled advancement of product. Systems of this invention includes a track and pusher system as well as a motor. The motor couples to the track and pusher system, controlling forward movement of the pusher along the track and thereby controlling the speed at which product is advanced for access by the consumer.
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18 Claims
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1. A device for controlled advancement of a product comprising:
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(a) a track, (b) a pusher slidable along the track, and (c) a motor attached to the pusher and coupled to the track, wherein the motor controls forward movement of the pusher along the track. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A product pushing device comprising:
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(a) a track comprising a central channel and having a motor engagement surface, (b) a pusher slidable along the track, and (c) a motor attached to the pusher and comprising an external engagement component, wherein the external engagement component of the motor engages the motor engagement surface, allowing the motor to control movement of the pusher along the track. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A system for controlled advancement of product comprising:
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(a) a track comprising a central channel having side walls, at least one of the side walls including gear teeth;
(b) a pusher slidable along the track and comprising a pushing ram and a bracket;
(c) a motor attached to the pusher and comprising an external gear component that extends into the channel of the track and engages the gear teeth; and
(d) a spring attached to the track for urging the pusher in a forward direction. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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