Dispensing system and package for use therewith

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9790013
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13508380

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A system for dispensing articles provided initially in a package is disclosed that comprises a frame configured to support the package of articles and a package-opening tool associated with the frame. The frame includes longitudinally opposed front and rear end sections, and an upper support deck extending at least partially between the front and rear end sections and below which a product display area is provided. The opening tool associated with the frame such that its open the package when the package is moved longitudinally on the upper support deck and relative to the opening tool, thereby allowing the articles to be at least partially dispensed from the package into the product display area.

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MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION501 SOUTH 5TH STREET RICHMOND VA 23219

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bates, Aaron L Kennesaw, US 47 889
Gelardi, John A Midlothian, US 154 2856
King, Derek Northamptonshire, GB 29 173
Loftin, Caleb S Richmond, US 54 632
Thomas, Laurel Portland, US 31 599

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