ES2352285B1 - MACHINE FOR THE AUTOMATIC SALE OF PRODUCTS. - Google Patents

Abstract

Automatic product sales machine. # The machine of the invention has been specially designed for the sale of both packaged products and tickets to shows, tickets for different types of transportation and the like. It consists of a control module (1), and one or more storage modules (2) associated with it, a control module (1) that incorporates a screen (4) with a multimedia touch interface, through which the user can consult the different products offered by the machine, charging means (5-6-7-8), associated with a main computer (3) to which one or more speakers (9), a thermal printer ( 23) with configurable ticket, as well as a communications module (10). In the storage modules a plurality of storage trays (11) of the different products are provided, equipped with a motorized ejecting mechanism with self-centering means. The storage module is complemented by an elevator (24) that moves the selected product to a merchandise delivery hatch (13).

Description

das, all of them controlled through a computer

Machine for the automatic sale of products.

Object of the invention

The present invention refers to a machine that has been specially designed to allow the purchase of a wide variety of products automatically.

These products range from any type of merchandise that can be packaged in a rectangular or quadrangular elevation support, to the sale of tickets for different types of shows, tickets for different types of transport, etc.

The object of the invention is to provide a machine that offers high performance and versatility, easy to use, thanks to high multimedia capabilities, with intelligent storage systems as well as with redundant means of checking the delivered material. Background of the invention

Automatic sales machines are known, consisting of a cabinet on which a series of trays are established with the different types of products offered, trays to each of which the corresponding means of unitary extraction of the products are associated, which will be activated through an interface normally consisting of a small keyboard, associated with a microcontroller and the corresponding charging means.

The problem presented by this type of machines is the limitation that they have regarding the variety of products to offer.

It should also be noted that this type of machines usually have malfunctions because they do not have the means to verify that the product delivered corresponds to the requested one, and in some cases they do not even have the means to verify that the product has actually been sold .

Another problem presented by this type of machines is that they have a pre-set volumetry, so that in order to expand the offer of products for sale it is necessary to establish as many machines as necessary, machines that are independent of each other, so there is a multiplication of a series of elements such as control interfaces, power supplies, etc., that would not be necessary if said machine were modular.

Finally, it should be noted that the applicant is not aware of the existence of automatic sales machines that combine the benefits of selling physical and storable items together with other items, such as tickets for shows or tickets for different types of transport . Description of the invention

The automatic sales machine that the invention proposes solves in a fully satisfactory way the problem previously exposed, in each and every one of the aspects mentioned.

To do this, the machine that is recommended is made up of a control module and one or more storage modules associated with it.

The control module has a screen with multimedia touch interface, through which the user can check the different products offered by the machine, all in a very simple way, also having cash collection methods or to which they will be associated also one or more speakers, as well as a thermal printer with con fi gurable ticket.

Additionally, the aforementioned computer will incorporate a modem or communications means to establish communications with different companies or corporations, depending on the product requested by the client, as well as to allow remote control of stocks and correct operation of the machine.

The control module is integrated in a frame, with its corresponding housing, preferably prismatic configuration, being placed one, the other,

or on both sides, as many storage modules as necessary.

Said storage modules are materialized in a kind of cabinets, with rectangular prismatic configuration, with their corresponding practicable housing in which a plurality of storage trays of the different products are established, trays that will have a removable character, in order to facilitate recharge operations thereof.

The trays have means of adjustment and centering of the merchandise, so that they can store merchandise of very different sizes.

On the basis of the mentioned trays, a motorized ejection mechanism is established, whose drive will be controlled by a microprocessor, associated with each tray, with positioning sensors for the stored product, in order to guarantee the unitary shipment of the same.

Said ejection mechanism is materialized in a pair of bands of material with the adequate friction coefficient that prevents the sliding of the products, bands driven through an electric motor and the corresponding transmission mechanisms, bands on which a plane is established inclined, so that the product rests on the aforementioned bands and adopts an inclined arrangement in accordance with the aforementioned plane, so that to ensure the stability of the stored products, the trays are placed in the frame in an inclined plane.

At the trailing end of the trays, a series of cogwheels is established, actuated by means of the aforementioned band, which act as an additional extractor, ensuring the unitary extraction of the product.

More specifically, the existence of a main computer associated with the control module, and a series of secondary microprocessors established in the storage modules associated with the main robotic mechanisms, such as trays, elevator tray and elevator itself, said microprocessors being interconnected with each other, saving on the wiring of the machine, although this same structure could optionally be centralized in a single processor.

The motorization associated with the rubber bands will allow its rotation in both directions, in order to facilitate the loading maneuvers of the trays.

As for the product centering mechanism, the trays will have a “U” section configuration, whose middle branch will have an appropriate length to allow the storage of products

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of different widths, counting at the ends of the free branches of the said "U" with two folding rods, whose angular positioning will be automatically regulated through a mechanism established on the back of the tray, as a pantograph, equipped with an adjustment spring that allows to regulate said inclination, by means of which the stored product will be perfectly centered.

The mouth of the trays will have a widened curved outward, in order to facilitate the expulsion of the products stored therein.

In the previous area of the trays a lifting mechanism is established, which is responsible for receiving the products that are sold through the trays, which will be responsible for depositing the product in a delivery hatch, which will have the corresponding sensors to verify that the customer has removed the merchandise.

The mentioned trays have calibration mechanisms that allow to know the stock in real time.

It is also provided that the stored products have a barcode that will be read before or after its deposition in the elevator tray, so that, if the reading of said barcode does not correspond to the product requested, said lift will withdraw said product to a drawer, canceling the operation in progress.

In this way, an extremely versatile, easy-to-use machine is achieved, with optimum use of the products stored within it, with very high reliability in its operation. Description of the drawings

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical implementation thereof, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description. In an illustrative and non-limiting manner, the following has been represented:

Figure 1.- Shows, according to a schematic perspective representation, an automatic product sales machine made in accordance with the object of the present invention.

Figure 2.- Shows a side elevation and sectional view of a storage module.

Figure 3.- Shows a view in front elevation and in section of the module of the previous figure.

Figure 4.- Shows a latero-anterior perspective view of one of the trays that participate in the module of Figures 2 and 3.

Figure 5.- Shows a side-rear perspective view of one of the trays, in which the self-centering mechanism of the product to be stored in said tray can be seen.

Figure 6.- Shows a profile detail of the means of dragging and ejecting the products from the tray.

Figures 7a, 7b.-They show two details in perspective of the automatisms associated with the hatch of delivery of the product to the customer, in a situation of blocking and opening respectively.

Figure 8.- Shows, according to a schematic perspective representation, several of the possible configurations of the machine of the invention.

Figure 9.- Finally shows a block diagram of the main electronic components that participate in the machine of the invention. Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

In view of the aforementioned figures, it can be seen how the machine that the invention proposes is constituted from a control module (1), to which one, two or more storage modules (2) can be associated, as can be observe in figures 1 and 8.

The control module (1), has a main computer (3) associated with a multimedia touch screen (4), through which the selection and purchase procedure of the product or products to be obtained by customers are established, being said computer associated with the corresponding means of collection and return of coins (5-6), as well as bills (7), also having a card reader with PINPAD (8). It will also incorporate a thermal printer (23) with a configurable ticket and that has a presenter and cut.

The aforementioned touch screen (4) will be assisted by one

or more speakers (9), which will facilitate its handling by its users.

The aforementioned computer (3) will also be associated with a communications module (10), to establish communications with different companies or corporations, depending on the product requested by the client, as well as to allow remote control of stocks and proper operation of the machine, as well as with the rest of the storage modules (2). As is conventional in this type of devices, it will be powered through a power supply (31) to which protection elements (32) are associated, and a UPS device (33).

The control module is integrated in a frame, with its corresponding housing, preferably prismatic configuration, being placed one, the other,

or on both sides, as many storage modules as necessary.

On the other hand, the storage modules (2) are constituted from a closet, the one shown in detail in the figures 2 and 3, rectangular prismatic, in which a series of trays (11) that adopt a slightly inclined arrangement are established. ensures the stability of the product, trays (11) receiving the products (12) to be sold, which will have a configuration preferably parelepipede, of dimensions according to the requirements of each case, being able to allocate each tray (11) to a particular product, being able to adapt to different sizes for them.

The storage modules will have mechanisms that prevent the theft of stored products, with opening doors by means of a security key and password, as well as identification of the person.

They may also have ground anchoring means that prevent their movement, as well as sensors to detect manipulations and dangerous situations.

On the front face of each storage module (2) a merchandise delivery hatch (13) will be arranged that prevents access to the inside of the module.

As can be seen in Figure 4, the trays (11) will have a “U” configuration, on whose bottom a pair of bands are established

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conveyors (15), of a material with the appropriate friction coefficient that prevents the sliding of the products, on which the product to be dispensed, bands driven by an electric motor and the corresponding transmission mechanisms, bands with which it is associated a support (16), materialized in an inclined plane that allows an inclined arrangement of the products on said bands, which facilitates their extraction and ensures their stability, having provided for the existence of optical sensors that control the positioning of said support (16 ), to control the unit dispensing of the products regardless of their size and without electromechanical adjustment, as well as to control their stock.

More abundantly, it is envisaged that a series of cogwheels (18) actuated by the bands (15) will be established on the leading edge (17) of the trays, whose teeth facilitate the unitary extraction of the products.

To facilitate the expulsion of the products, the incorporation of a plate or fl axle (19) on which the aforementioned products will slide when coming into contact with the same is foreseen, preventing said products from getting caught in the sprockets (18) when approximate the download area of them.

The device thus described is complemented by a sensor (20) that detects the fall of the products, a sensor associated with the drive means of the bands (15) and the sprockets (18).

More abundantly, the side walls of the tray (11) in its ejection mouth, will have a slight widening that facilitates said expulsion.

As can be seen in Figure 5, articulated rod-based structures (21) are articulated at the end of the free branches of the tray (11), to which a type mechanism (22) is associated. pantograph, so that through said mechanism the inclination of said rods (21) is automatically controlled, the self-centering of the product contained within it being carried out.

With the trays (11) a lift (24) movable through a vertical guides (25) collaborates, elevator shown in detail in Figures 7A and 7B, controlled by the corresponding microprocessor, elevator that is in charge of positioning the selected product in the merchandise delivery hatch (13), which will have a user-friendly door, as well as a series of sensors, which detect that the product has been correctly deposited on said hatch, for which, and as the products have been commented previously

(12) they will have a barcode that will be read when they are located on the elevator (24), so that if said barcode does not correspond to the identifier code of the product required by the customer, said product will be deposited in a lower compartment (29), repeating the operation until the codes coincide, or otherwise disabling the machine and canceling the selected operation.

For this, the elevator will have a container container for the products, which they access through a ramp (26), a receptacle with an opening in its front face, in correspondence with the merchandise delivery hatch (13), which, It will have a door, not represented in the fi gures for clarity of the structuring of the device, a door that will be associated with a rod (27) movable along a groove (28), a groove that initially adopts a vertical path, in order to allow the vertical opening of the door, and an oblique section, through which the door itself, and thanks to its own configuration, acts as a shield that closes the upper area of the elevator, thus allowing access to the interior of the elevator, but preventing Users access beyond this elevator, avoiding vandalism.

The elevator (24) may also have its position sensors, in order to ensure that it is placed in the proper position.

Said rod (27) will be associated at least one of its ends with a locking mechanism that prevents the opening of said door of the merchandise delivery hatch at all times, unless the elevator is located next to said hatch, mechanism that will have a bolt (29) for locking the rod (27) that will be released by tilting it on an axis (30) by actuating a plate (31) that acts on the lower end (32) of the latch depending of the position of the elevator (24) with respect to the hatch (13).

The mechanism thus described is complemented by a main door (33), which will swing backwards and synchronously with the security door associated with the rod (27).

As mentioned previously, the existence of a main microprocessor associated to the control module (1), and a series of secondary microprocessors established in the storage modules (2) associated to the main robotic mechanisms, such as they are the trays, the elevator tray and the elevator itself, said microprocessors being interconnected with each other through a local area network.

In the process of opening the storage modules, the opening will be carried out prior to identifying the operator who performs said task, counting the machine with sensors that automatically detect the number of items loaded in each tray (11). In this sense, the trays will have a removable character, to facilitate their loading, these being held on rails.

Through the aforementioned communications module, machine maintenance can be carried out both remotely and locally. For this, the computer will allow to graphically display the status of all the sensors, activate any electromagnetic device, display the version of the processor firmware, update the version of said firmware, obtain inventory data, as well as other system variables .

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Claims (12)

one.

Automatic product sales machine, which being specially designed for the sale of both packaged products and other products, such as tickets to shows, tickets for different types of transport and the like, is characterized in that it is constituted from a control module (1), and one or more storage modules (2) associated therewith, it being provided that the control module (1) has a screen (4) with multimedia touch interface, through which the user You can check the different products offered by the machine, means of payment (5-67-8) in cash or by card, as well as recycling of bills and coins, all of them controlled through a main computer (3) to which they are also associated with one or more speakers (9), a thermal printer (23) with configurable ticket, as well as a communications module (10), with the particularity that the module or storage modules they materialize in cabinets, equipped with their corresponding practicable housing, in which a plurality of storage trays (11) of the different products are provided, equipped with a motorized ejection mechanism, having been provided that with the expulsion mechanism of said trays (11) collaborate with an elevator (24) that moves the selected product towards a merchandise delivery hatch (13).

2.

Automatic product sales machine, according to claim 1, characterized in that the trays (11) have a removable character.

3.

Automatic product sales machine, according to claim 1, characterized in that on the basis of the trays (11), which adopt an inclined arrangement, a motorized ejection mechanism is established, the drive of which will be controlled by a microprocessor, with positioning sensors for the stored product, a motorized system in which a pair of conveyor belts (15) participate on which a support (16) is established that defines an inclined plane to support the products in said position.

Four.

Automatic product sales machine, according to previous claims, characterized in that at the outlet end of the trays (11) a series of gear wheels (18) is established, for separation and unitary extraction of the products, driven through the bands conveyors (15).

5.

Automatic product sales machine, according to previous claims, characterized by

that a main computer associated with the control module (1), and a series of secondary microprocessors established in the storage modules (2) associated with the main robotic mechanisms, such as trays (11), the tray of the machine, participate elevator and the elevator itself (24), said microprocessors being interconnected with each other.

6.

Automatic product sales machine, according to previous claims, characterized in that the trays (11) will have a "U" section configuration, at the end of which there are established structures based on rods (21), whose angular positioning will be regulated through of a mechanism (22) established on the back of the tray, as a pantograph, which allows to regulate said inclination, by means of which the stored product is centered.

7.

Automatic product sales machine, according to previous claims, characterized in that in collaboration with the gear wheels (18) of unit ejection of the products, at least one plate or shaft (19) participates on which said products slide when they come into contact with the same, preventing said products from getting caught in the sprockets (18) when they approach the discharge zone of the same.

8.

Automatic product sales machine, according to previous claims, characterized in that the stored products (12) can optionally incorporate a bar code that is read prior to its deposition in the elevator tray (24), the machine counting with a housing

(29) for deposit of products that do not correspond to the selected product in the shipping process.

9.

Automatic product sales machine, according to previous claims, characterized in that optionally the elevator (24) incorporates positioning sensors for it.

10.

Automatic product sales machine, according to previous claims, characterized in that in the delivery hatch (13) means of blocking access to it are established in case the elevator is not facing the goods delivery hatch.

eleven.

Automatic product sales machine, according to previous claims, characterized in that in the delivery hatch (13) means for blocking the area through which the product accesses the elevator are established.

SPANISH OFFICE OF THE PATENTS AND BRAND Application no .: 200900260 SPAIN Date of submission of the application: 29.01.2009 Priority Date: REPORT ON THE STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE 51 Int. Cl.: G07F11 / 32 (01.01.2006) RELEVANT DOCUMENTS

Category

Documents cited Claims Affected

X

EP 1439502 A2 (CENTRAL BOTTLING CO) 21.07.2004, paragraphs [0009], [0017-0030]; Figures 1-3. 1-7,9-11

Y

EP 1439502 A2 (CENTRAL BOTTLING CO) 21.07.2004, paragraphs [0009], [0017-0030]; Figures 1-3. 8

Y

US 2003074218 A1 (LIFF HAROLD J et al.) 04.17.2003, paragraph [0055]; summary. 8

TO

US 3750804 A (LEMELSON J) 07.08.1973, figures 6-14. 4.7

TO

US 6582037 B1 (RUDICK ARTHUR G et al.) 06.24.2003, figures 20-28. 4.7

Category of the documents cited X: of particular relevance Y: of particular relevance combined with other / s of the same category A: reflects the state of the art O: refers to unwritten disclosure P: published between the priority date and the date of priority submission of the application E: previous document, but published after the date of submission of the application

This report has been prepared • for all claims • for claims no:

Date of realization of the report 03.02.2011

Examiner D. Cavia del Olmo Page 1/5

REPORT OF THE STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE Application number: 200900260 Minimum documentation searched (classification system followed by classification symbols) G07F Electronic databases consulted during the search (name of the database and, if possible, terms of search used) INVENES, EPODOC, WPI State of the Art Report Page 2/5  WRITTEN OPINION Application number: 200900260 Date of Completion of Written Opinion: 03.02.2011 Statement

Novelty (Art. 6.1 LP 11/1986)

Claims 3,4,6,7,8 Claims 1,2,5,9,10,11 IF NOT

Inventive activity (Art. 8.1 LP11 / 1986)

Claims Claims 1-11 IF NOT

The application is considered to comply with the industrial application requirement. This requirement was evaluated during the formal and technical examination phase of the application (Article 31.2 Law 11/1986).  Opinion Base.- This opinion has been made on the basis of the patent application as published. State of the Art Report Page 3/5  WRITTEN OPINION Application number: 200900260 1. Documents considered.- The documents belonging to the state of the art taken into consideration for the realization of this opinion are listed below.

Document

Publication or Identification Number publication date

D01

EP 1439502 A2 (CENTRAL BOTTLING CO) 07.27.2004

D02

EP 1439502 A2 (CENTRAL BOTTLING CO) 07.27.2004

D03

US 2003074218 A1 (LIFF HAROLD J et al.) 04/17/2003

D04

US 3750804 A (LEMELSON J) 07.08.1973

D05

US 6582037 B1 (RUDICK ARTHUR G et al.) 06/24/2003

2. Statement motivated according to articles 29.6 and 29.7 of the Regulations for the execution of Law 11/1986, of March 20, on Patents on novelty and inventive activity; quotes and explanations in support of this statement D01 is considered the state of the art document closest to the object of the claimed invention. Following the wording of independent claim D01 describes the following: Vending machine composed of a storage module in which a series of parallel and inclined shelves are arranged (see Figure 2A) on which the products that move to it are stored length of the shelves from the rear end of the storage module to the front of it due to gravity and thanks to conveyor belts located at the base of each of the shelves (see paragraph [0021]). Adjacent to the front of the shelves there is a lifting device that moves vertically (see paragraph [0020] and figures 2A and 2B) thanks to the action of an electric motor (see paragraph [0023]) and controlled by sensors up to be at the height of each of the ends corresponding to the front of the storage shelves (see paragraph [0025]). The movement of the object to be dispensed from the front end of the shelf to the elevator that has previously been positioned at the height of the corresponding shelf is controlled by the action of a lever (see paragraph [0026] and figures 3A to 3E). Next, the lift moves vertically to the height of the product dispensing hatch (see paragraph [0030] and figure 1). Optionally, the dispensing hatch can be opened automatically in response to the activation of sensor means (see paragraph [0017]). Additionally, the invention described in D01 comprises a control unit, means for making the payment (including payment by credit card and coins), screen for displaying instructions and advertising to the user, buttons or buttons for product selection, speakers and a slot for the issuance of receipt or proof of purchase (see paragraphs [0018] and [0019] and figure 1). As for the structure of the storage shelves, these are constituted by two lateral rails between which the movement of a conveyor belt is articulated on which the objects to be dispensed rest and which, when the inclined shelf is found, moves by effect of severity (see paragraph [0009] and figure 5A). Additionally, the storage shelves have lateral projections to prevent lateral displacement of the objects arranged therein and facilitate their alignment (see paragraph [0022]). In relation to independent claim number 1, and based on the content of D01, it is concluded that the main difference between the two is as follows: -In D01 it is not specified that the described invention has a thermal printer. However, in D01 the existence of a slot for issuing receipts is described, so the existence of a printer that generates said receipts is implicit in the nature of the invention described in D01. Apart from the previous consideration, the rest of the technical elements included in the independent claim R1 are described in D01 where they perform the same function attributed to them in the proposed patent application. Therefore, based on the above reasoning, it is considered that the object of the invention claimed in R1 is novel in view of the state of the art and according to the provisions of article 6.1 of the Patent Law. As regards dependent claims numbers 2, 10 and 11, they are considered to lack inventive activity in view of the contents of document D01 since, although certain technical elements contained therein do not appear explicitly referenced in D01, their existence it is implicitly derived from the content of D01 and the nature of the invention described therein so that R2, R10 and R11 lack novelty in the same way as the independent claim upon which they depend. Specifically, the technical elements referred to in this paragraph are the following: - Removable character of the trays: implicit in the structure of the trays described in D01 that describes lateral supports (see paragraph [0022]) in the own structure of the trays. State of the Art Report Page 4/5  WRITTEN OPINION Application number: 200900260

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Locking mechanism of the dispensing trap door: implicit in the reference included in paragraph [0017] of D01, which mentions the possibility that the product delivery flap opens or closes depending on the signal supplied by the sensors position of the invention. In relation to dependent claims numbers 3 and 6, they are considered to lack inventive activity within the meaning of Article 8.1 of the Patent Law and in view of the content of document D01 since the differences between them and the content of D01 They respond to mere design options that do not imply themselves a degree of inventive activity as discussed below: -The only difference between the content of R3 and D01 is the existence of a support element for product support that are stored in the trays. Although this difference does show a technical effect (the back support facilitates the movement of the products in the inclined tray), their existence is not an essential element in the proposed invention since it is the inclination of the trays and the existence of Conveyor belts in the bases of the same ones that cause the movement of the products towards the front of the shelves. Therefore, the support element included in R3 is considered a non-essential design option and, by itself, does not imply a degree of inventive activity. -In relation to the dependent claim number 6 which refers to the specific structure and shape of the storage trays, these differ slightly from the description made in D01 of the same technical elements. However, it is considered that the fact that the trays are constituted by a rod structure and have an adjustable inclination are particular executions from which a degree of inventive activity essential for the resolution of the technical problem raised is not derived. As regards dependent claims 4 and 7, which include sprockets in the ejection mechanism of the products of the trays, although the ejection mechanism described in D01 presents differences with that claimed in R4 and R7, this aspect is considers a constructive variable within the scope of the usual practice of the expert in the field that he would select taking into account the nature of the products to be shipped (packaged, bagged products, cans, etc.) and that does not imply a degree of inventive activity within the meaning of article 8.1 of the Patent Law. To illustrate this point, it is proposed to read the documents belonging to the state of the art, which are discussed below: -D03: Loading mechanism for automatic storage systems. It proposes different embodiments that allow the transfer of packaged products (boxes) from the inclined storage trays to a central elevator and that include lifting (by means of a lifting platform [see figures 6 to 14] or spring [see figure 3] ) of the product located at the end of the tray for transfer to the lifting platform. -D04: Vending machine for packaged products (cylindrical cans) featuring inclined trays in which the cans move by gravity and a common elevator. A spring separates the can that is at the end of the storage tray from the rest of the cans stored in the same tray (see reference 97 in Figure 20B) and, when the elevator is faced with the corresponding tray, the barrier located at the end of the tray it is actuated to cause its descent and release the can that is at the end of the tray (see figures from 25 to 28). In relation to the dependent claims numbers 5 and 9, all the technical elements contained therein are described in document D01 belonging to the same technical sector and in which they perform the same functions that are attributed to them in the patent application. considers that R5 and R9 are not new according to article 6.1 of the Patent Law. Finally, as regards dependent claim number 8, document D01 does not describe means for reading bar codes on the products to be dispensed. However, these characteristics have already been used for a similar purpose in document D02 which describes a pharmaceutical product storage system (see summary) which, among other features, includes a reader that performs the reading of the barcode of each product to be dispensed and transmits it to a central computer that compares it with the product code selected by the user (see paragraph [0055]) and verifies the coincidence of data. Therefore, based on the foregoing, it would be obvious for a person skilled in the art to combine the aforementioned characteristics of document D02 with document D01 of the nearest state of the art to obtain the characteristics claimed in R8 and have a reasonable expectation of success therefore it is concluded that dependent claim number 8 lacks inventive activity within the meaning of article 8.1 of the Patent Law.

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