×

System and method for extracting articles from a slot

  • US 20070003396A1
  • Filed: 09/03/2004
  • Published: 01/04/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/03/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A method for laterally extracting at least one article from a slot, said slot comprising opposing walls defining a slot cavity for accommodating said at least one article, an open front and back, and at least one separator sheet accommodated within said cavity, comprising the steps of:

  • inserting an extraction device into said slot so as to accommodate said at least one article within said extraction device, said extraction device comprising opposing walls defining a device cavity for accommodating said at least one article therein;

    removing said at least one separator sheet;

    compressing said extraction device opposing side walls;

    urging said extraction device through said open front;

    urging said at least one article from said extraction device; and

    returning said extraction device to a start position.

View all claims
  • 1 Assignment
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×