Automated hygienic cutlery dispenser

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9700153
APP PUB NO 20160242569A1
SERIAL NO

14868117

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A hygienic automatic electric utensil dispenser for use in eating establishments such as hospitals, schools, or other areas where large number of people are eating food in a central area. The dispenser can be refilled using prepackaged stacked plastic utensil in a self-sealing plastic bags without the user ever touching the utensil during the refilling process. The dispenser delivers the utensil in a sanitary method using a plurality of sensors.

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GADSDEN COFFEE COMPANY INCATALLA AL

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ashley, Dennis Gadsden, US 8 79
Burns, Rickey Crossville, US 3 22
McFarland, Gary Rainbow City, US 11 82
McFarland, Rhys Rainbow City, US 7 61
Snyder, Greg Novato, US 17 288

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