Abstract: The present invention provides a single paper dispenser. An enclosure has a transverse aperture at one end and a discontinuous transverse member near the aperture. A horizontal stack of papers is located within the enclosure and a mechanism is provided to bias the papers against the transverse member. A cam system is located within the enclosure and rotates about an axis parallel to the transverse aperture. Tongues on the cams move upwardly through the discontinuities in the transverse member and then forwardly as the cam system is rotated. While the cam system is rotated, the mechanism for biasing the papers against the transverse member is disabled. The forwardmost paper is dispensed by rotating the cam system while the remainder of the stack is immobilized to separate it from the remainder of the stack and drop it to the transverse aperture.

Abstract: The present invention provides a single paper dispenser. An enclosure has a transverse aperture at one end and a discontinuous transverse member near the aperture. A horizontal stack of papers is located within the enclosure and a mechanism is provided to bias the papers against the transverse member. A cam system is located within the enclosure and rotates about an axis parallel to the transverse aperture. Tongues on the cams move upwardly through the discontinuities in the transverse member and then forwardly as the cam system is rotated. While the cam system is rotated, the mechanism for biasing the papers against the transverse member is disabled. The forwardmost paper is dispensed by rotating the cam system while the remainder of the stack is immobilized to separate it from the remainder of the stack and drop it to the transverse aperture.

Abstract: A single paper dispenser is disclosed. The dispenser includes a frame which has a support plate for supporting the papers in a generally horizontal stack. The support plate has a forward, slotted edge, and the stack of papers are biased toward that edge. Cams are provided which are rotatable about an axis parallel to the slotted edge. The cams each have tongues which are movable upwardly through these slots and then forwardly relative to the support plate as they are rotated. The rotated cam elements engage the forwardmost paper in the stack with the tongues projecting through the slots, lift and separate the forwardmost paper from the remainder of the stack, and drop the separated paper past the forward edge of the support plate.

Abstract: A vending machine for newspapers or the like is provided having a single piece, clear cover which allows the merchandise to be viewed from various angles, which is easy to fill, and which protects the papers from exposure to the elements. The vending machine preferably incorporates an improved slide mechanism, making it substantially impossible to cheat the machine by obtaining more than one paper on a single operation of the slide release mechanism.

Abstract: A coin box mechanism is provided wherein a simple shift of the parts without the use of tools enables one to set the box for two different denominations or totals. The coin box employs a precise adjusting feature for positioning the coin chutes and locks, and also has a novel anti-theft mechanism.

Abstract: A newspaper vending machine is provided which is coin operated and which discharges a single paper on each operation of the coin mechanism, preventing theft of papers.

Abstract: A coin box mechanism is provided which can be easily set to be actuated by a combination of coins and wherein the combination can be readily changed without the use of tools. The coin box mechanism was particularly designed for use in conjunction with a newspaper rack, but it can be used in a large number of different applications.