Patent ID: 6484902
Filing Date: 2002-11-26
Classification: B65D,B65G

Abstract:
A dispensing apparatus for dispensing items from a plurality of items, the dispensing apparatus comprising:a container having a support surface for supporting the plurality of items, said container having an upper portion and an opening in said upper portion for receiving the plurality of the items, and said container having an open passageway in a lower portion thereof for dispensing items from the container; at least one pressurized fluid outlet that delivers a pulse of pressurized fluid through said open passageway into said container of sufficient pressure to lift the plurality of items above said support surface; and at least one guide surface that directs at least one of the plurality of items through said open passageway subsequent to said delivery of said pulse of pressurized fluid; at least one member for selectively varying the size of said open passageway.