Patent ID: 7055234
Filing Date: 2006-06-06
Classification: A47F,B65G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of manufacturing a cup dispenser comprising: forming a tubular one-piece construction including a cup storage housing and a cup pushing member, said one-piece construction including a tubular side wall portion extending between first and second transverse outer end walls, said cup storage housing defining a cup storage space and having a closed end formed by said first outer end wall, said cup pushing member including a cup-engaging end formed by said second outer end wall; separating said cup pushing member from said cup storage housing so that said cup storage housing and said cup pushing member define respective open ends; inserting said cup pushing member into said cup storage space through said open end of said cup storage housing; and, fixedly securing a diaphragm to said cup storage housing adjacent and partially covering said open end of said housing.