Patent ID: 8365957
Filing Date: 2013-02-05
Classification: B67D,G06Q,G07F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A product dispenser, comprising: a housing; at least one product circuit disposed within the housing; a bin disposed within the housing, wherein the bin includes an inlet and a storage chamber, and further wherein the storage chamber stores a product; a redirector disposed on a rear portion of the bin, wherein the redirector prevents the product from exiting the storage chamber through the rear portion of the inlet when operators attempt to scoop product in the storage chamber; a plate disposed atop the housing over the redirector, wherein the plate includes a port adapted to allow access to the bin; a lid housing disposed atop the plate, wherein the lid housing includes flanges defining a cavity and adapted to prevent product from exiting the cavity; a lid movable from a closed position over the port of the plate that blocks access to the bin to an open position disposed within the cavity of the lid housing that allows access to the bin; and a tower unit disposed on the plate and communicating with the at least one product circuit, whereby the tower unit delivers a drink from the product dispenser.