Patents by Inventor Kazunari Kurihashi

Kazunari Kurihashi has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Automatic vending machine dispensing mechanism
    Patent number: 5062545
    Abstract: A dispensing mechanism for an automatic vending machine includes a conveying mechanism to move merchandise toward a discharge passage, and a discharge control mechanism. The discharge control mechanism holds the merchandise and prevents the merchandise from falling into the discharge passage when the dispensing mechanism is off. The discharge control mechanism includes a control plate which is biased to contact and hold the merchandise, and a locking element which prevents the rotation of the control plate when the dispensing mechanism is off. The engagement between control plate and locking element is controlled by a solenoid which permits the rotation of the control plate during the dispensing operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1991
    Assignee: Sanden Corporation
    Inventors: Toshiyuki Takamura, Kazunari Kurihashi, Masazumi Harada