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20080283356 | Method and System For Handling Empty Packaging - A method and a system for determining the remuneration for the return of identifiable empty packaging to a receiving point, wherein the empty packaging ( | 11-20-2008 |
20080308383 | Bottled water distribution method and bottle return apparatus - Method and apparatus for bottled beverage distribution. Apparatus includes bin, means for receiving bottles, sensor and receipt dispenser. Method of selling includes providing an inventory, assigning identification indicia, assigning first and second purchase prices and positioning apparatus for receiving, storing and dispensing receipt. Method of distributing includes delivering to a first location water bottles, positioning at a second location a receiving, storing and receipt dispensing apparatus, and retrieving empty bottles from the apparatus. Method of distributing includes creating an account, assigning a first amount charged for each bottle sold, assigning a second amount deducted from the first amount for each bottle received, delivering bottles and positioning a receiving, storing and receipt dispensing apparatus. Method of distributing includes delivering inventory of drinking water, transferring ownership of the inventory, invoicing for each bottle delivered and retrieving empty drinking water bottles from bottle return apparatus. | 12-18-2008 |
20090065324 | Gaming Token And Method For Its Use - Disclosed herein are techniques for the creation, distribution and use of a token that is used in a gaming system. | 03-12-2009 |
20090236198 | Game machine rewarded with tokens or tickets - A game machine includes a push device including a horizontal board and a push member which is movable on a top surface of the horizontal board. The tokens that are pushed to drop from the edge of the horizontal board are selectively guided to either the token collection box or the pick-up box by switching the switch gate. If the player chooses to get tokens as reward, the tokens are guided to the pick-up box. If the player chooses to get tickets as reward, the tokens are guided to the token collection box and the ticket unit is activated to dispense tickets. | 09-24-2009 |
20090266673 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING A MOVABLE ITEM TO A STRUCTURE - An electronic lock for removably securing a movable item to a structure, the electronic lock comprising first and second complementary cooperating connecting members, each being fixedly mounted to a respective one of the movable item and the structure and being engageable together in a lockable position; and a securing assembly for securing the first and second connecting members together when engaged in the lockable position, the securing assembly comprising a movable locking member operatively associated to the first connecting member, a locking aperture defined in the second connecting member, the locking aperture being adapted for receiving the movable locking member when the connecting members are engaged together in the lockable position; an actuator operatively coupled to the movable locking member for actuating the movable locking member between an unlocked position enabling disengagement of the first and second connecting members and a locked position wherein the movable locking member engages the locking aperture, and electronic control means for controlling selective actuation of the movable locking member. | 10-29-2009 |
20110114440 | BOTTLE RECEIVING AND DETECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREFORE - An apparatus for receiving and detecting a bottle having a chute configured for receiving the bottle therein, a first sensor disposed to detect the bottle at a first position within the chute, a second sensor disposed to detect the bottle at a second position within the chute, and a third sensor disposed to detect the bottle at a third position within the chute, and an indicator in communication with the sensors to provide indication that a bottle was received. A method carried out by the apparatus is also provided. | 05-19-2011 |
20120318635 | ICE VENDING MACHINE WITH WALL MOUNT WATER TELLER - The present disclosure describes an ice vending machine with a water vending teller that is mounted on an exterior side of the ice vending machine. | 12-20-2012 |
20220139146 | REUSABLE FOOD OR BEVERAGE RELATED PRODUCT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Systems and methods for distributing reusable takeout food or beverage related products, such as food containers, through a communicative process between consumers, vendors and designated return stations, also referred to herein as “drop stations.” The system may include a mobile application executable on mobile devices that communicates with a server connected to a network and a database accessible by the server that includes a list of approved users, vendors, and return stations, which are physical locations to which the consumers may return the containers after use. Consumers may operate their mobile devices executing a mobile application to scan or “checkout” a container at the time of purchase of a food item. Containers may be scanned by a scanning device prior to being provided to a vendor, which scan identifies the type of container being checked out to the vendor. | 05-05-2022 |