EP0793617A1 - Dispositif pour serveur de boissons en futs, generant une selection aleatoire ou une fonction jeu - Google Patents

Dispositif pour serveur de boissons en futs, generant une selection aleatoire ou une fonction jeu

Info

Publication number
EP0793617A1
EP0793617A1 EP95939180A EP95939180A EP0793617A1 EP 0793617 A1 EP0793617 A1 EP 0793617A1 EP 95939180 A EP95939180 A EP 95939180A EP 95939180 A EP95939180 A EP 95939180A EP 0793617 A1 EP0793617 A1 EP 0793617A1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
random number
number generator
random
tap
response
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Withdrawn
Application number
EP95939180A
Other languages
German (de)
English (en)
Other versions
EP0793617A4 (fr
Inventor
Simon John Hardinge Rayner
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
BARTECH Corp PTY Ltd
Original Assignee
BARTECH Corp PTY Ltd
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Priority claimed from AU79181/94A external-priority patent/AU658357C/en
Application filed by BARTECH Corp PTY Ltd filed Critical BARTECH Corp PTY Ltd
Publication of EP0793617A1 publication Critical patent/EP0793617A1/fr
Publication of EP0793617A4 publication Critical patent/EP0793617A4/fr
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

Links

Classifications

    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
    • G07F17/32—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/06—Mountings or arrangements of dispensing apparatus in or on shop or bar counters
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/08—Details
    • B67D1/0872—Aesthetics, advertising
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F9/00—Games not otherwise provided for
    • A63F9/001—Games or toys connected to, or combined with, other objects; Objects with a second use as a toy or game
    • A63F2009/0049—Objects with a second use as toy or game
    • A63F2009/0056—Furniture, e.g. bed
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F9/00—Games not otherwise provided for
    • A63F9/24—Electric games; Games using electronic circuits not otherwise provided for
    • A63F2009/2448—Output devices
    • A63F2009/245—Output devices visual
    • A63F2009/2451—Output devices visual using illumination, e.g. with lamps
    • A63F2009/2454—Output devices visual using illumination, e.g. with lamps with LED
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F9/00—Games not otherwise provided for
    • A63F9/24—Electric games; Games using electronic circuits not otherwise provided for
    • A63F2009/2448—Output devices
    • A63F2009/247—Output devices audible, e.g. using a loudspeaker
    • A63F2009/2472—Buzzer, beep or electric bell
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F9/00—Games not otherwise provided for
    • A63F9/001—Games or toys connected to, or combined with, other objects; Objects with a second use as a toy or game
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F9/00—Games not otherwise provided for
    • A63F9/04—Dice; Dice-boxes; Mechanical dice-throwing devices
    • A63F9/0468—Electronic dice; electronic dice simulators

Definitions

  • the present invention is directed towards the field of taps for controlling the 5 flow and dispensing of beverages.
  • it is directed towards beverage taps that can be used to provide a random selection function.
  • beverage taps have been used solely for the purpose of dispensing beverages.
  • Such taps are of well-known construction and are often used ⁇ o with carbonated soft drinks, beer, ale and the like.
  • a tap typically includes an inlet, an outlet, an intermediate valve or pumping mechanism, and an actuating device.
  • the inlet to the intermediate valve can be a pipe from a beverage source (such as a keg of beer).
  • the outlet of the valve generally consists of a nozzle for controlling the pouring of the beverage into receptacles such as i s glasses, paper or styrofoam cups, or other containers.
  • the actuating device is used to control the opening and closing of the valve for dispensing the beverage.
  • the actuating device can sometimes be used to draw or pump the beverage from its source.
  • the pumping mechanism can be omitted, by which system pressure, such as from a (bottled) gas source of gravity, can act to cause the flow of 2o fluid.
  • the actuating device is commonly a lever mechanism that is operated by pulling the lever mechanism from a first position to a second position, thereby opening the valve and drawing the beverage from its source. The tap is closed by returning the lever mechanism to its first position.
  • Such devices are often designed to return to the 25 first position when released by the operator.
  • the first and second positions are vertical and horizontal positions, respectively.
  • beverage taps require two or three actuations of the actuating device to fill a 300 ml (12 ounce) glass, cup, or container.
  • the manufacturers and distributors of beverages sold in this fashion frequently use promotions and other marketing strategies at the point of sale to enter a new product into the market or to increase name recognition. Amongst other things, this can include giving prizes, awards, marketing materials, and other goods or information to consumers of such beverages at the point of sale.
  • an apparatus for use with a beverage tap to perform a random selection or game function comprising: triggering means for providing an actuation signal in response to operation of the beverage tap; random number generator means coupled to the triggering means for generating a random value in response to a predetermined number of occurrences of the actuation signal, the random number generator means further coupled to display means for outputting one or more symbols in response to the random value.
  • the beverage tap comprises an actuating device operable to dispense liquid from the beverage tap, the actuating device incorporating at least one of the triggering means, the random number generator means, and the display means.
  • apparatus for use with a beverage tap, the apparatus comprising: triggering means for providing an actuation signal in response to operation of the beverage tap; random number generator means coupled to the triggering means for generating a random value in response to a predetermined number of occurrences of the actuation signal, the random number generator means further coupled to display means for outputting one or more games symbols in response to the random value.
  • the triggering means comprises a switch, which is preferably a gravity switch.
  • the gravity switch can be a mercury switch.
  • the switch can comprise a contact switch or an optical switch.
  • the apparatus comprises a housing in which are incorporated any one or more of the triggering means, the random number generator, and the display means.
  • the housing is interconnected to the tap to form an actuator thereof to dispense beverages therefrom.
  • the display means comprises a liquid crystal display and/or one or more light emitting diodes.
  • the apparatus comprises audio means for generating an audio signal in response to the random value.
  • the random number generator means further comprises an external input for providing a programmable bias and/or game format selection signal to the random number generator.
  • tap for performing a random selection or providing a game function, the tap comprising: valve means coupled to fluid source; actuating means coupled to the valve means for selectably dispensing a fluid from the fluid source, the actuating means comprising: random selection means coupled to display means, the actuating means characterised in that operation of the actuation means for selectably dispensing the fluid provides a random selection signal from the random selection means to the display means.
  • the random selection means comprises gravity switch means and random number generating means, the gravity switch means for providing an actuation signal to the random number generating means in response to the operation of the actuation means.
  • a bias signal is provided to the random number generating means for selecting an operational mode of a plurality of operational modes of the random number generating means.
  • Figs. 1 and 2 are side and front elevation-view diagrams, respectively, illustrating the preferred embodiment
  • Fig. 3 is a schematic block diagram illustrating an electronic circuit including an internal triggering device of the preferred embodiment
  • Figs. 4A and 4B illustrate actuation of the preferred embodiment
  • Figs. 5 A and 5B illustrate actuation of a first alternate embodiment
  • Fig. 6 is a schematic block diagram illustrating another electronic circuit of a second alternate embodiment
  • Fig. 7 is a schematic block diagram illustrating the electronic circuit of Fig. 3 including an external triggering device. Detailed Description
  • a beverage tap shown in Figs. 1 and 2 includes a conventional, lever-mechanism-actuated valve.
  • the tap consists of an inlet pipe 8 from a source of at least one beverage, an interconnecting block 7, a stem 9, and a nozzle 6.
  • An actuating device 1 also known in the art as a tap top, is coupled to nozzle 6 by means of an arm 4 and a joint 5.
  • the field of view of a consumer is represented in Fig. 1 by an eye symbol 20 which is oriented toward a side 2 of the actuating device 1.
  • the actuating device 1 is illustrated in Fig. 2 from the vantage point of the consumer facing the beverage tap.
  • the actuating device 1 incorporates a display 10 for use in a random selection or game function of the preferred embodiment.
  • a number of light emitting diodes (LED's) 3A-3H, or other light emitting devices, can be incorporated around the periphery of the display 10 in the side 2 of the actuating device 1.
  • labels, placards and other display materials can be selectably attached to the peripheral areas of the side 2 surrounding the display 10. For example, such materials can be attached by placing an inverted, U-shaped sleeve over the actuating device 1, or by affixing the materials to side 2 using various fastening devices including velcro patches, screws, etc.
  • the display 10 is a backlit liquid crystal display (LCD). Furthermore, the display 10 preferably is divided into, or comprises, three display panels 10A-10C.
  • the display 10 is used to output visual symbols to the consumer in which the symbols are used to indicate the result of a random selection or a game function. For instance, the display panels 10 A- IOC as illustrated in Fig. 2 output symbols of two beverage glasses and a lemon, respectively.
  • the display panels 10 A- IOC as illustrated in Fig. 2 output symbols of two beverage glasses and a lemon, respectively.
  • various symbols and combination of symbols, dependent on the random selection or game function can be displayed without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • other types of displays can be utilised without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • FIG. 3 A block diagram of the actuating device 1 incorporating a random selection or game device of the preferred embodiment is illustrated in Fig. 3.
  • the actuating device 1 includes a triggering device, a random number generator 13, and the display 10.
  • a mercury switch 11 is used as the triggering device.
  • various triggering devices including gravity devices, contact switches, optical switches, Hall sensors, etc., can be utilised to provide an actuation signal in response to operation of the actuating device 1.
  • the mercury switch 11 is coupled to the random number generator 13 by coupling 12A and 12B, and the random number generator 13 is coupled to the display 10 by a bus connection 14 sized in relation to the display components of the display 10 and other signalling elements (including visual and audio devices) of the actuating device 1.
  • bus connection 14 can provide output signals to LED's
  • An input 15 to the random number generator 13 is incorporated into the actuating device 1 to provide external access to the random number generator 13 to programmably bias and/or to provide game format information to the random number generator 13, as described below. While not illustrated in Fig. 3, it would be apparent to a person skilled in the art that power can be supplied to the random selection or game function device from an external source in a manner similar to that of providing the programmable bias/game format input 15, or alternatively by using temporary energy-supply devices (such as batteries) that can be removably installed in the actuating device 1.
  • temporary energy-supply devices such as batteries
  • actuating device 1 In an initial position, the actuating device 1 is oriented in a substantially vertical manner, and the mercury switch 11 is correspondingly in an open state (shown in
  • the mercury switch 11 closes permitting transmission of a signal to the random number generator 13 via the coupling 12A and 12B.
  • the random number generator 13 produces a random selection or game function output signal(s) which is provided to the display 10 via the bus connection 14.
  • the output of the random number generator 13 is displayed on the display panels
  • the random number generator 13 produces an output after two successive actuation signals are provided by the mercury switch 11. While an output signal is generated by the random number generator 13 after the application of two successive actuation signals, it would be apparent to a person skilled in the art that the random number generator 13 can be programmed via the input
  • the programmable bias/game format input 15 can be used to input or select a plurality of game formats of the random number generator 13 for controlling the operation thereof.
  • the random number generator 13 is pre-programmed with a number of game functions.
  • the game function can include poker, slot-machine type games, etc.
  • various output symbols can be displayed on the display 10 in response to the output provided by the random number generator 13 on the bus connection 14.
  • the programmable bias/game format input 15 can also be used to control the frequency or the occurrence of "winning" outputs produced by the random number generator 13.
  • the input 15 can be used to program the operation of the random number generator 13 on a time basis.
  • the random number generator (in this case, incorporating a timing mechanism) can be used to reduce or increase the occurrences of "winning" outputs provided by the random number generator 13 during a given time interval (s).
  • the output of the random number generator 13 produced a non-winning condition shown in Fig. 2.
  • Two beverage-glass symbols and a lemon symbol are shown in the display panels 10A-10C, respectively.
  • the random number generator 13 provides signals via the bus connection 14 to operate the LED's 3A-3H in a flashing pattern.
  • a piezoelectric buzzer or other audio signalling device(s) can generate one or more audio signals in response to a winning or losing combination, or both, for example. After a programmed delay period elapses, die random number generator 13 turns off the LED's 3A-3H.
  • a game cycle is commenced in the actuating device 1 and the results thereof are displayed on the display 10. That is, after the second pull of the actuating device 1 of the preferred embodiment, the output of the random number generator 13 is displayed on the display 10.
  • the preferred embodiment provides a system which can be utilised to randomly distribute merchandising material and/or award prizes.
  • the beverage tap illustrated in Figs. 5 A and 5B includes the conventional, lever-mechanism-actuated valve (as shown in Fig. 1).
  • An actuating device 22 is coupled to nozzle 6 by means of pivotal junction 24 and arm 4.
  • the vantage point of the operator is shown in Figs. 5 A and 5B which is oriented toward a side 27 (the back side of the side 2) of the housing 30, which is equivalent to the actuating device 1 of Figs. 1, 2, 4A, and 4B containing the random selection or game function device.
  • an external triggering device coupled to the actuation device 22 is utilised.
  • the external triggering device can be a contact switch 25 which is closed as shown in Fig. 5 A when the actuation device 22 is in a first position.
  • the contact switch 25 opens as indicated by the gap between contact switch components 25 A and 25B.
  • an actuation signal can be transmitted to the random number generator 13 as shown in Fig. 7.
  • the external contact switch 25 is coupled to random number generator 13 by coupling 29.
  • contact switch 25 can be used to operate the random number generator in a manner completely analogous to the operation of mercury switch 11 with respect to Figs. 3, 4A, and 4B.
  • FIG. 6 A second alternate embodiment is illustrated in Figure 6 which can be utilised with the actuation devices described above.
  • a memory 27 is coupled to random number generator 13 via coupling 26.
  • Power is supplied to the memory 27 by alternate power supply 28, which can be either an external energy source or a removable internal energy source such as a battery.
  • alternate power supply 28 provides power to the memory 27 at all times to ensure that any information stored in the memory 27 is maintained.
  • a triggering device 29 is depicted externally with respect to the actuating device 1, it would be understood by a person skilled in the art that an internal triggering device can be utilised such as the mercury switch 11 of Fig. 3, for example.
  • an internal triggering device can be utilised such as the mercury switch 11 of Fig. 3, for example.
  • the random selection or game function device of Fig. 6 is described with reference to the actuating device 1 of Figs. 4 A and 4B.
  • triggering device 29 of Fig. 6 (corresponding to the mercury switch 11) is closed in this alternate embodiment.
  • a triggering device 29 could be coupled between the actuating device 1 and joint 5 in a manner similar to that of the contact switch 25 coupled between pivoting junction 25 and the housing 30 shown Figs. 5 A and 5B.
  • the supply voltage V EXT is supplied to the display 10 and the random number generator 13.
  • the triggering device 29 also provides an actuation signal to the random number generator 13, as described below.
  • the triggering device 29 of Fig. 6 is opened and the supply voltage V EXT is disconnected from the display 10 and the random number generator 13. Since the memory 27 is powered by the alternate power supply 28, the memory 27 maintains a count of the occurrences of the actuation signal provided by the random number generator 12 in response to either opening or closing the triggering device 29.
  • a beverage can be dispensed using the beverage tap, for example.
  • the triggering device 29 When the acmation device is returned to the first position of Fig. 4 A, the triggering device 29 is closed and the supply voltage V E ⁇ is provided to the random number generator 13 and the display 10.
  • the random number generator 13 retrieves the count of occurrences of the acmation signal from the memory 27 and the closing of the switch 29 provides an acmation signal to the random number generator 13.
  • the count and the new acmation signal are used by the random number generator 13 to provide an output signal when a predetermined number of occurrences of the acmation signal is reached.
  • the output signal provided by the random number generator 13 operates the display and other devices via the bus connection 14, as described above.
  • the random number generator 13 then stores the new count of occurrences of the acmation signal in the memory 27.
  • the contents of the memory can be initialised to a value of zero.
  • a first acmation of the actuating device 1 by moving it to the second position turns off power to the random number generator 13 and the display 10.
  • the acmation device 1 re-energises the random number generator 13 and the display 10 and provides an acmation signal to the random number generator 13.
  • the random number generator 13 also retrieves the stored count value of zero from the memory 27.
  • a count value of one is determined by the random number generator 13 and no random selection or game function output signal(s) is provided on bus connection 14.
  • the new count value of one is stored in the memory 27 by the random number generator 13.
  • another acmation signal is supplied to the random number generator 13 and the stored count value of one is retrieved from the memory 27.
  • a count value of two is determined by the random number generator 13, and a random selection or game function output signal(s) is provided on the bus connection 14 to the display 10. The count value can then be re-initialised and a count value of zero is stored in the memory 27 by the random number generator 13.
  • the present disclosure is particularly applicable to retail outlets for poured beverages.

Landscapes

  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Management, Administration, Business Operations System, And Electronic Commerce (AREA)
  • Time Recorders, Dirve Recorders, Access Control (AREA)
  • Telephonic Communication Services (AREA)
  • Control Of Stepping Motors (AREA)
  • Pinball Game Machines (AREA)
  • Devices For Dispensing Beverages (AREA)

Abstract

Ce dispositif est destiné à un serveur de boissons en fûts (1), et peut générer une sélection aléatoire ou une fonction jeu. Un système de déclenchement (11) envoie un signal de commande (12A, 12B) en réponse à une opération effectuée sur le serveur de boissons en fûts (1). Un générateur de nombres aléatoires (13) relié audit système de déclenchement (11) va donner une valeur aléatoire en réponse à un nombre prédéterminé d'envois du signal de commande (12A, 12B). Le générateur de nombmres aléatoires (13) est en outre relié à un dispositif d'affichage (10) sur lequel apparaîtront un ou plusieurs symboles (10A, 10B, 10C) en réponse à ladite valeur aléatoire.
EP95939180A 1994-12-02 1995-12-01 Dispositif pour serveur de boissons en futs, generant une selection aleatoire ou une fonction jeu Withdrawn EP0793617A4 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AU79181/94A AU658357C (en) 1994-12-02 Apparatus for use with a beverage tap to perform a random selection or game function
AU79181/94 1994-12-02
PCT/AU1995/000814 WO1996016894A1 (fr) 1994-12-02 1995-12-01 Dispositif pour serveur de boissons en futs, generant une selection aleatoire ou une fonction jeu

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP0793617A1 true EP0793617A1 (fr) 1997-09-10
EP0793617A4 EP0793617A4 (fr) 1998-01-28

Family

ID=3758897

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP95939180A Withdrawn EP0793617A4 (fr) 1994-12-02 1995-12-01 Dispositif pour serveur de boissons en futs, generant une selection aleatoire ou une fonction jeu

Country Status (5)

Country Link
EP (1) EP0793617A4 (fr)
JP (1) JP2000516177A (fr)
AU (1) AU691061B2 (fr)
NZ (1) NZ296488A (fr)
WO (1) WO1996016894A1 (fr)

Families Citing this family (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB9727217D0 (en) * 1997-12-23 1998-02-25 Millington Richard Co Ltd A handle
RU2148546C1 (ru) * 1998-06-19 2000-05-10 Иванов Валерий Филиппович Устройство и способ использования крышки для закрывания емкости
FR2806822A1 (fr) * 2000-03-07 2001-09-28 Tokheim Corp Jeu de hasard pour postes a carburant, distributeurs automatiques de monnaie et kiosques
GB0011638D0 (en) * 2000-05-16 2000-07-05 Sound Leisure Ltd A beer head
NL1020651C2 (nl) * 2002-05-22 2003-11-25 Heineken Tech Services Drankcontainer voorzien van afgifteventiel met verbeterd bedieningsmiddel en antidruppel middelen.
US8880427B1 (en) 2011-11-28 2014-11-04 iPourIt, Inc. Beverage dispensing and tracking system
CH711560A1 (en) * 2015-09-23 2017-03-31 Maiolo Davide Beverage dispenser.

Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2781949A (en) * 1956-02-21 1957-02-19 Stoneburner Charles Edward Mechanical and electrical means for stimulating sales of merchandise
GB2123702A (en) * 1982-06-04 1984-02-08 Stuart Gavin Adrian Cole Cash register with chance win means
US4501422A (en) * 1981-12-02 1985-02-26 Leshik Edward A Apparatus for playing a game of skill
US4854590A (en) * 1987-05-08 1989-08-08 Continental Brokers And Consultants, Inc. Cash register gaming device
US4894647A (en) * 1988-01-11 1990-01-16 Everbrite Electric Signs, Inc. Scintillating handle for beverage tap
GB2240763A (en) * 1990-02-09 1991-08-14 David Adam Recording device for drinks dispenser
DE4100214A1 (de) * 1991-01-07 1992-07-09 Karl Wolf Zapfsaeule fuer kraftfahrzeugtreibstoff

Family Cites Families (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1520739A (en) * 1975-11-10 1978-08-09 Charrington & Co Ltd Tap novelty
GB2139186B (en) * 1983-04-30 1986-08-20 Thorn Emi Ferguson Display installation
GB2199806A (en) * 1987-01-15 1988-07-20 Robin Christopher Mincik Fluid dispenser with prizes
US5217224A (en) * 1991-11-05 1993-06-08 Brent Sincock Prize award system for coin laundry
AU5517994A (en) * 1993-02-16 1994-08-18 Tdm Pty Ltd A promotional apparatus

Patent Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2781949A (en) * 1956-02-21 1957-02-19 Stoneburner Charles Edward Mechanical and electrical means for stimulating sales of merchandise
US4501422A (en) * 1981-12-02 1985-02-26 Leshik Edward A Apparatus for playing a game of skill
GB2123702A (en) * 1982-06-04 1984-02-08 Stuart Gavin Adrian Cole Cash register with chance win means
US4854590A (en) * 1987-05-08 1989-08-08 Continental Brokers And Consultants, Inc. Cash register gaming device
US4894647A (en) * 1988-01-11 1990-01-16 Everbrite Electric Signs, Inc. Scintillating handle for beverage tap
GB2240763A (en) * 1990-02-09 1991-08-14 David Adam Recording device for drinks dispenser
DE4100214A1 (de) * 1991-01-07 1992-07-09 Karl Wolf Zapfsaeule fuer kraftfahrzeugtreibstoff

Non-Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Title
See also references of WO9616894A1 *

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
NZ296488A (en) 1998-01-26
WO1996016894A1 (fr) 1996-06-06
AU691061B2 (en) 1998-05-07
AU4111596A (en) 1996-06-19
JP2000516177A (ja) 2000-12-05
EP0793617A4 (fr) 1998-01-28
AU658357B3 (en) 1995-04-06

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US9932216B2 (en) Touch screen for a beverage dispensing system
US20070241120A1 (en) Vending machine having a video display and method of advertising
US5129548A (en) Method and apparatus for programmable beverage dispensing
US4111243A (en) Beverage dispensing device
AU691061B2 (en) Apparatus for use with a beverage tap to perform a random selection or game function
JP3463932B2 (ja) 一掃ドリンク浄化を備えた飲料調合システム
JP2008507337A (ja) 飲料販売用のシステム、方法、及び装置
US5881917A (en) Beverage dispenser having improved actuator mechanism
US5244119A (en) Apparatus for monitoring dispensed fluid
JP2000099822A (ja) カップ飲料ディスペンサー及びそのためのバッグインボックスシロップ容器
JP2002358570A (ja) 飲料供給装置
GB2336004A (en) Automatic vent chamber for a foaming liquid
GB2502952A (en) A price display apparatus for a beverage dispenser
JPH03259391A (ja) 液体供給装置
CN215182246U (zh) 一种售酒机的控制系统
GB2392902A (en) Liquid dispensing system with indicator means
JPH03271892A (ja) カップ式自動販売機
KR20040036804A (ko) 자동판매기의 상품판매 관리방법
KR20050113083A (ko) 자동판매기
US20070023443A1 (en) Differentiated vending indicia and methods
KR200247289Y1 (ko) 자동판매기의 표시제어장치
JPH01213787A (ja) 自動販売機用制御装置
GB2258216A (en) Programmable portion control for drink dispenser.
KR970049891A (ko) 자동판매기의 내용물 토출 완료 표시회로
JPH0546847A (ja) 確認機能付き自動販売機

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 19970610

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AT BE CH DE DK ES FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Free format text: LT PAYMENT 970610;LV PAYMENT 970610;SI PAYMENT 970610

A4 Supplementary search report drawn up and despatched

Effective date: 19971211

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A4

Designated state(s): AT BE CH DE DK ES FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 19990609

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE APPLICATION IS DEEMED TO BE WITHDRAWN

18D Application deemed to be withdrawn

Effective date: 20010703