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Multiple price and size setting method for vending machines

  • US 5,511,646 A
  • Filed: 06/03/1993
  • Issued: 04/30/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/03/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of programming size and price settings for a vending machine comprising the steps of:

  • (a) placing said vending machine in a programming mode;

    (b) moving a desired horizontal shelf to a vending position, which shelf has a product-holding area;

    (c) inputting a desired price on a visual display;

    (d) actuating a button corresponding to a leftmost button adjacent to said product-holding area and subsequently actuating a rightmost button adjacent to said product-holding area to set said desired price and size for said product-holding area; and

    (e) taking said machine out of said programming mode to store said price for product-holding area and to place said vending machine into an operating condition.

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