Point-of-purchase coupon dispenser
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1. A point-of-purchase coupon dispenser comprising:
- coupon storage means for storing a plurality of coupons, coupon exit means, and means for ejecting coupons one at a time from said storage means through said exit means;
audio/visual means for attracting the attention of a consumer; and
activation means having consumer sensing means for sensing the presence of a consumer, said sensing means being operatively connected to said audio/visual means and said means for ejecting coupons, whereby when proximity of said consumer is sensed, said audio/visual means and said means for ejecting coupons are activated.
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Abstract
A self-powered, compact intelligent device senses the proximity of a consumer and draws their attention by emitting either a low level beeping sound or a 5-15 second or longer "audible commercial" or other audio/visual signal while simultaneously presenting promotional material. This point-of-purchase coupon dispenser POP-CD offers the consumer the convenience of individual, point-of-purchase coupons for immediate use.
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20 Claims
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1. A point-of-purchase coupon dispenser comprising:
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coupon storage means for storing a plurality of coupons, coupon exit means, and means for ejecting coupons one at a time from said storage means through said exit means; audio/visual means for attracting the attention of a consumer; and activation means having consumer sensing means for sensing the presence of a consumer, said sensing means being operatively connected to said audio/visual means and said means for ejecting coupons, whereby when proximity of said consumer is sensed, said audio/visual means and said means for ejecting coupons are activated. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A point-of-purchase coupon dispenser comprising:
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coupon storage means for storing a plurality of coupons, coupon exit means, and means for ejecting coupons one at a time from said storage means through said exit means; audio/visual means for attracting the attention of a consumer; activation means operatively connected to said audio/visual means and said means for ejecting coupons to effect activation thereof; and mounting means for mounting said machine on a retail store shelf, wherein said mounting means comprises an upper and lower bracket and a tightening screw.
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18. A point-of-purchase coupon dispenser comprising:
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coupon storage means for storing a plurality of coupons, coupon exit means, and means for ejecting coupons one at a time from said storage means through said exit means; audio/visual means for attracting the attention of a consumer; activation means operatively connected to said audio/visual means and said means for ejecting coupons to effect activation thereof; and tamper detection means comprising a mercury switch operatively connected with said audio/visual means whereby said audio/visual means is activated when said machine is moved out of a horizontal position.
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19. A point-of-purchase coupon dispenser comprising:
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coupon storage means, including a removable coupon tray for storing a plurality of coupons, said removable coupon tray having a coupon shoe and a constant spring means for holding a plurality of coupons pressed against a plate; coupon exit means; means for ejecting coupons, one at a time, from said storage means through said exit means, wherein said means for ejecting coupons is a motor with a roller and said plate is provided with an opening whereby said roller contacts a coupon pressed against said plate; audio/visual means for attracting the attention of a consumer; and activation means operatively connected to said audio/visual means and said means for ejecting coupons to effect activation thereof.
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20. A point-of-purchase coupon dispenser comprising:
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coupon storage means for storing a plurality of coupons, coupon exit means, means for ejecting coupons one at a time from said storage means through said exit means, and coupon sensing means for sensing the presence of a coupon in said exit means; audio/visual means for attracting the attention of a consumer; and activation means being operatively connected to said audio/visual means, said means for ejecting coupons and said coupon sensing means, said activation means activating said audio/visual means and selectively activating said means for ejecting coupons when said coupon sensing means senses the lack of a coupon in said coupon exit means.
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