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Method and apparatus for automatic bulk vending

  • US 5,685,435 A
  • Filed: 05/08/1995
  • Issued: 11/11/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/08/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An automatic bulk vending machine for delivery to a customer of a customer selected blend selected from a plurality of non-liquid products stored in bulk comprising:

  • a plurality of bins to store products to be selected;

    a customer selection mechanism to enable the customer to select a blend of products;

    a dispenser mechanism responsive to the customer selection mechanism to dispense customer selected products;

    a fines separator and collector; and

    a package mechanism operably connected to provide a package to receive the customer selected products dispensed by the dispenser mechanism.

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