Abstract: A method and an apparatus for applying a decoration onto an object (50) use a chamber (22) that can be divided by a deformable foil (10) into a first space (24) and a second space (26). Said foil (10) comprises a carrier film (20), a decoration layer (16), and, at least, a varnish layer (18). The first and second spaces (24, 26) are evacuated simultaneously and, thereafter, a pressure gradient is generated to press the foil (10) against the object (50) to be decorated and to transfer at least the decoration layer (16) and the varnish layer (18) onto the object (50).

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for applying a decoration onto an object (50) use a chamber (22) that can be divided by a deformable foil (10) into a first space (24) and a second space (26). Said foil (10) comprises a carrier film (20), a decoration layer (16), and, at least, a varnish layer (18). The first and second spaces (24, 26) are evacuated simultaneously and, thereafter, a pressure gradient is generated to press the foil (10) against the object (50) to be decorated and to transfer at least the decoration layer (16) and the varnish layer (18) onto the object (50).

Abstract: A vending machine having a large number of magazine compartments (18) which are arranged in an endless row and are moved in order to connect to a delivery path. A simplification in mechanical and control terms is achieved by a plurality of magazine drums (4) which can be driven in rotation and each have a row of magazine compartments (18) on the periphery being provided, to which in each case a delivery opening (30) opening into the delivery path is assigned.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vending machine for single-piece heated products, for example, snack sausages, comprising a magazine and a delivery path (6, 7, 8). A heating device (7) equipped with a wave resonator (41) is provided in a descending section of the delivery path and is delimited underneath by a switchable blocking element (50). The blocking element is designed as a load-sensitive sensor that detects the presence/delivery of a product.