And Means To Impart Thrust To Check To Move Part Patents (Class 194/294)
  • Patent number: 11200772
    Abstract: An apparatus for retaining and dispensing feminine products, the apparatus including a rack configured to hold a feminine product; a pushbutton that, when activated, is configured to move a push rod in a first direction, the push rod having teeth configured to engage a pinion gear as the push rod is moved along the first direction; a push member associated with the pinion gear, the push member being configured to engage the feminine product and thereby cause the product to dispense onto a release tray as the push rod is moved along the first direction; and a plunger associated with the pinion gear, the plunger being configured to contact a timing plate in response to the pinion gear rotating. The plunger is adapted to temporarily affix to the timing plate by a suction force for a period of time sufficient for the pushbutton to reset before a second feminine product can be dispensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: The Tranzonic Companies
    Inventors: Fred I. Morad, Robert A. Acosta
  • Patent number: 10639217
    Abstract: A description is given of a sterilising automatic dispenser apt to dispense flattened disposable devices as an aid to female urination in standing position provided with a curved portion, wherein the forward movement unit is apt to make the FUD move forwards in the outlet slot by direct pushing on the indentation of the FUD or by way of contact with friction of the FUD with the forward movement unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: SANIPLAST S.R.L.
    Inventor: Domingo Merry Del Val
  • Patent number: 10210695
    Abstract: An article dispensing apparatus capable of dispensing repeatedly the lowest-positioned article from a stack of articles while keeping the second lowest-positioned article in a stable situation is provided. A retainer for retaining the stack of articles is formed in a storing space of a storing section. In a dispensing section for dispensing the lowest-positioned article from the stack through the dispensing opening, a pusher includes an article placement portion on which the remainder of the articles is placed after the lowest-positioned article is dispensed from the stack. During the dispensing operation, the remainder of the articles is received temporarily on the article placement portion of the pusher in such a way that a lowest-positioned article of the remainder (i.e., the second lowest-positioned article in the stack) keeps its ordinary attitude in the storing space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: ASAHI SEIKO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Takahito Yamamiya
  • Patent number: 10202248
    Abstract: Features for loading, transporting and unloading of items are disclosed. Systems, devices and methods for such operations using a tray are described. In some embodiments, a tray having a moveable bottom allows for switching between a configuration for loading and unloading items in and out of the tray and a configuration for transportation of items inside the tray. The trays may also be stacked, for transportation of multiple trays at once, and nested, for saving space when storing the trays. In some embodiments, the trays may be used in conjunction with loading and unloading systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: United States Postal Service
    Inventors: Christopher M. Stratton, Gregory J. Smith, Thomas C. Potter, Wayne R. Perry-Eaton
  • Patent number: 10102705
    Abstract: An article dispensing apparatus capable of dispensing repeatedly the lowest-positioned article from a stack of articles while keeping the second lowest-positioned article in a stable situation is provided. A retainer for retaining the stack of articles is formed in a storing space of a storing section. In a dispensing section for dispensing the lowest-positioned article from the stack through the dispensing opening, a pusher includes an article placement portion on which the remainder of the articles is placed after the lowest-positioned article is dispensed from the stack. During the dispensing operation, the remainder of the articles is received temporarily on the article placement portion of the pusher in such a way that a lowest-positioned article of the remainder (i.e., the second lowest-positioned article in the stack) keeps its ordinary attitude in the storing space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: ASAHI SEIKO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Takahito Yamamiya
  • Patent number: 9828167
    Abstract: A number of variations may include a product comprising a carrousel cartridge comprising a bottom compartment; an inner case, wherein the inner case is rotatably attached to the bottom compartment and is constructed and arranged to accommodate at least one component; and a top compartment, wherein the top compartment and the bottom compartment are slideably attached together, and a carrousel cartridge dispenser comprising a housing; an indexing cam system, wherein the indexing cam system is disposed within the housing; and a dispenser trough, wherein the dispenser trough is attached to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Neal A. Lewis