Tilt Hopper

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20160240033A1
SERIAL NO

14624253

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A product retrieval mechanism for vending machines that permits collection of varying size products at a first level yet presents such products for collection at a raised height to make retrieval more convenient. The retrieval mechanism utilizes a movable floor within the hopper that movable between a lowered position and a higher position for presenting the product at a higher retrieval point relative to the floor upon opening of the hopper.

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AUTOMATED MERCHANDISING SYSTEMS INC109 WEST BURR BOULEVARD KEARNEYSVILLE WV 25430

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  • 2015 Application Filing Year
  • G07F Class
  • 1485 Applications Filed
  • 1064 Patents Issued To-Date
  • 71.65 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ahl,, SR Daniel W Martinsburg, US 1 1
Campbell, David Mark Winchester, US 1 1
Smith, Michael Vincent Kearneysville, US 5 22
Tenney, Kenneth B Winchester, US 2 11

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