Patent ID: 6899144
Filing Date: 2005-05-31
Classification: A61J,B65B

Abstract:
1. A system for dispensing discrete objects, comprising: a) a plurality of chambers, each for holding a respective predetermined number of objects; b) means for inputting a number of the objects to be dispensed; c) an output; d) means for releasing a first number of discrete objects from a subset of said plurality of chambers to said output, the addition of the number of objects from said subset of said plurality of chambers not exceeding said number of objects to be dispensed; e) a hopper which stores bulk quantities of the objects; f) a feeder which feeds objects from said hopper; g) a counter which counts the objects fed by the feeder; h) at least one path extending between said feeder and said plurality of chambers; and i) a bypass path extending between said feeder and said output and bypassing said plurality of chambers,