Videocassette vending machine
CA 1296801 C · Owner: Lewis, Allen R. · Inventors: Lewis, Allen R.; Fogt, G. Stephen; La Roy, Ronald
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An apparatus and method for selectably vending videocassettes in a protective case, the apparatus comprising storage means for storing a plurality of videocassettes each within a protective case in identifiable locations, characterized by mode selection means for enabling operation of said apparatus among a purchase mode or a rent mode and a return mode, videocassette selection means for enabling selection of a desired videocassette in the purchase mode or rent mode, access means for dispensing the selected videocassette with its protective case in the purchase mode or rent mode and receiving the videocassette within its protective case in the return mode protective, case identification …
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- Granted March 3, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 3, 2009.
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