Disposable inflatable mattress and device for dispensing same
OwnerTraci D. Walkerinventor
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Abstract
Automated vending system for dispensing disposable inflatable mattresses includes a kiosk for housing a plurality of mattress packages. Each mattress package includes a disposable inflatable mattress with an inflating means. The plurality of mattress packages is positioned in a storage rack within the kiosk. The system further includes a robotic mechanism configured to engage a first mattress package from the storage rack and deliver the first mattress package to a product delivery area of the kiosk. The system furthermore includes a user interface configured for receiving a user selection of the first mattress package, and a controller configured to command the robotic mechanism to select and deliver the first mattress package to the product delivery area.
Claims20
An automated vending system for dispensing disposable inflatable mattresses, comprising:
- a kiosk for housing a plurality of mattress packages, each mattress package including a disposable inflatable mattress with an inflating means, the plurality of mattress packages positioned in a storage rack within the kiosk;
- a robotic mechanism configured to engage a first mattress package from the storage rack and deliver the first mattress package to a product delivery area of the kiosk;
- a user interface configured for receiving a user selection of the first mattress package;
- a controller configured to command the robotic mechanism to select and deliver the first mattress package to the product delivery area.
A server, comprising:
- a processor communicably coupled to at least one memory;
- and program instructions which when executed by the processor cause the processor to:
- receive, on a user interface of a vending kiosk, an order for a first mattress package by a user, wherein the kiosk is configured for housing a plurality of mattress packages, each mattress package including a disposable inflatable mattress with an inflating means, the plurality of mattress packages positioned in a storage rack within the kiosk;
- locate position of a first mattress package in a storage rack within the kiosk;
- direct a controller in communication with a robotic mechanism located within the kiosk to cause the robotic mechanism to engage the first mattress package at the storage rack and deliver the first mattress package to a product delivery area of the kiosk;
- and
- verify completion of the order.
A disposable inflatable mattress package, comprising:
- a disposable inflatable mattress with an inflating means, wherein the disposable inflatable mattress is configured for single use.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.