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US 5,064,073 AGranted
One piece capsule with optional insert and tape seal
AssigneeJeffrey Alan Folland
InventorJeffrey A. Folland
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Abstract
A one piece, spherical capsule with a hole through which products can be inserted and removed. The hole could accommodate an insert containing a separate product for vending two products in one container. Products will be sealed inside by a single tape seal with a pull tab. The capsule is designed to be dispensed in a bulk vending machine. Bulk vending machines usually dispense prizes or toys packaged in two piece capsules.
Claims1
A capsule for dispensing products from a bulk vending machine comprising:
- a spherical shape as a means for reducing friction and resistance during operation of said vending machine,
- one piece construction as a means to eliminate separation during operation, and facilitate the filling of said capsule by mechanical means,
- a single hole as a means to provide access to contained products, and provide a rim on which to rest
- an optional insert as a means to contain and isolate a second product within said spherical container, thereby vending two products simultaneously,
- a tape seal as a means to simultaneously seal said spherical container and said optional insert.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.