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.