Abstract: In accordance with an exemplary and non-limiting embodiment of the disclosure, a computer readable medium is encoded with instructions for directing a processor to receive at least one model defining the energy consumption of at least one vending machine as a function of at least one parameter, receive at least one goal comprising a plurality of parameter values within which the at least one vending machine is to operate, and utilize the at least one model and the at least one goal to determine an operation regime for the at least one vending machine.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 25, 2009
Date of Patent:
January 3, 2012
Assignee:
Vendmore Systems, LLC
Inventors:
Paul T. Breitenbach, Paul Signorelli, Matthew D. Breitenbach, Colin Marr, Igor Zhuk, Daniel Signorelli
Abstract: A vending machine has one or more resilient members placed in each row from which products are vended. As product moves through the row, the product abuts against the resilient member and is forced into an upright and aesthetically pleasing orientation. Further forward movement forces the resilient member out of the path of the product's movement.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 24, 2009
Date of Patent:
October 18, 2011
Assignee:
Vendmore Systems, LLC
Inventors:
Paul T. Breitenbach, Paul Signorelli, Matthew D. Breitenbach, Colin Marr, Igor Zhuk, Daniel Signorelli