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Method and apparatus for storing articles for use with an article handling device

  • US 7,063,232 B2
  • Filed: 08/08/2002
  • Issued: 06/20/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/23/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An article storage container, comprisinga bin for storing in an a columnar manner, articles to be dispensed from a dispensing end of the bin, and at least one article supporting intrusion positioned inside the bin, and when a plurality of articles are stored in the bin and said bin is vertically positioned so that the longitudinal axis of the bin is substantially parallel to gravity, the dispensing end of the bin is oriented such that movement of the article for dispensing is in a direction opposed to gravity, and said intrusion functioning to provide load bearing support for the weight of the articles.

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