Stamp vending machine
CA 1085030 A · Owner: Gard, Inc. · Inventors: Hozian, Curtis A.; Gusek, Richard W.; Peters, Walter A. Jr.
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A stamp vending machine has a number of stamp dispensing mechanisms. Each mechanism is capable of dispensing one or more stamps of the same denomination. The machine can dispense from one mechanism different numbers of stamps and from a number of different mechanisms stamps of different denominations in various combinations totalling the same price or different prices. This capability is provided in a programmable manner that is easily changed to other combinations of numbers of the same stamps or to the operation of different combinations of stamp dispensing mechanisms. The construction of the machine preferably includes the capability of providing a backup of one of its stamp dispensing …
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- Granted September 2, 1980. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended September 2, 1997.
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