Linear dispensing system with universal escapement

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9483897
APP PUB NO 20150057797A1
SERIAL NO

14531839

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A universal escapement is provided that is 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. The escapement includes a slide plate having an integral glass portion, a reader disposed behind the glass portion to read indicia on the inventory products and scan images of the inventory products before labeling, a plurality of imaging devices configured to read informational indicia on the sides and ends of the products, and an imaging device configured to read informational indicia on a label after it is applied to the inventory product. The escapement includes a shuttle assembly having a plurality of imaging devices configured to read information indicia on the bottom of the inventory products. The escapement also includes first and second guide members movably disposed for receiving inventory products of various sizes therebetween.

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TENSION INTERNATIONAL INCKANSAS CITY MO

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Terzini, Robert Corinth, US 28 352

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