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Numerical inventory control device

  • US 5,881,910 A
  • Filed: 08/17/1997
  • Issued: 03/16/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/17/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A numerical inventory control device for receiving, holding, and dispensing packaged materials, such as cigarettes, comprising:

  • (a) a generally rectangular shaped housing for holding said materials to be dispensed;

    (b) a pair of laterally extending substantially parallel and spaced apart sidewalls having front and rear walls connected thereto comprising said generally rectangular shaped housing;

    (c) a package receiving and holding rail extending from each of said sidewalls below a top of said housing and extending inwardly of said sidewalls and towards each other;

    (d) a pusher rail extending inwardly of each of said package receiving and holding rails at a distance below said rails for slideably receiving a pusher for exerting a force on the rear most of said packaged materials in said housing;

    (e) means exerting a constant force on said pusher thereby causing said pusher to move in either direction toward said front or said rear wall of said generally rectangular shaped housing when packaged materials are subtracted from or added to said housing;

    (f) an indicator sheet operatively associated with said pusher, having one or more rows of numerals imprinted thereon and moveable with said pusher; and

    ,(g) a window in said front wall for viewing a number on one of said rows of numerals as said indicator sheet moves in either direction for indicating the number of packaged materials then in said housing thereby providing a constant numerical inventory control.

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