Patent ID: 7841479
Filing Date: 2010-11-30
Classification: A47F,B65G

Abstract:
1. A system for storing cylindrical containers, the system comprising: a plurality of container guides configured to store cylindrical containers therebetween when positioned substantially parallel to each other, each container guide comprising an upper track rail configured to guide a container placed on either side thereof from a receiving area toward a transfer area, and a lower track rail configured to guide a container placed on either side thereof from the transfer area toward a dispensing area, and an interlocking element disposed on the bottom of the lower track rail; at least one spacing member comprising a discrete plurality of interlocking positions, each interlocking position configured to interlock with the interlocking element of a container guide, wherein each interlocking position comprises a void shaped to interlock with the interlocking element; and wherein the interlocking element comprises a shank configured to fit within the void and a cap configured to cover the void and retain the spacing member between the cap and the lower track rail.