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  • Patent number: 7469779
    Abstract: A coin drop mechanism comprises a support member movably connected to a channel member. A contoured channel configured to receive at least one coin is formed on at least one of the members and defines a coin slot when the members are in contact with each other. The channel is configured to guide the at least one coin to a desired location aligned with an actuator opening on the members. The mechanism further comprises an actuator. The actuator comprises a actuation member configured to travel through the actuator opening, engage the at least one coin against a surface of the channel member, and displace the channel member relative to the support member causing a selected product to be dispensed from a product receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc.
    Inventor: James G. Horian