Vending machine lock with motor controlled slide-bar and hook mechanism and electronic access

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8876172
APP PUB NO 20060179900A1
SERIAL NO

11102439

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An enhanced slide and hook locking mechanism control system for vending machines and the like that utilizes a reversible motor and worm gear drive that operates the slide and hook mechanism. The worm drive is coupled to the slide through a crankshaft type of interconnection. Or as alternatives, the slide means can be gear driven or it may be connected using push-pull type of cable or rod. An electronic control with a microcomputer interface drives the motor control and the system may be operated by a keypad or a remote wireless control device.

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TRITEQ LOCK AND SECURITY L L C701 GULLO ELK GROVE IL 60007

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Captarencu, Catalin Wheeling, US 22 182
Denison, William Lake Zurich, US 33 214
Myers, Gary L Monee, US 155 3539
Paeth, Richard St. Charles, US 27 137
Roatis, Calin V Long Grove, US 37 646

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