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Linear dispensing system with universal escapement

  • US 9,483,897 B2
  • Filed: 11/03/2014
  • Issued: 11/01/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/09/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A universal escapement configured to receive inventory products of different shapes from a dispensing system carrier unit in substantially the same orientation, and to read informational indicia on the inventory product, comprising:

  • a. a slide plate having a glass portion integrally disposed on the slide plate;

    b. a reader disposed behind the glass portion of the slide plate to read informational indicia on the inventory products and scan images of the inventory products before labeling;

    c. a plurality of imaging devices configured to read informational indicia on the sides and ends of the inventory products;

    d. an imaging device configured to read informational indicia on a label after it is applied to the inventory product;

    e. a shuttle assembly including an imaging device configured to read information indicia on the bottom of the inventory products; and

    f. wherein the shuttle assembly includes a cylinder configured to position the shuttle assembly below the inventory product.

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