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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 24, 2000
Filed:
Jul. 09, 1999
Stephen P Shoemaker, Jr, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Wedges/Ledges, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Abstract
A ticket dispensing apparatus is provided including a framework having a driver roller rotatably coupled to the framework to dispense tickets therefrom. Also included is a sensor for monitoring the dispensing of the tickets. A motor is coupled to the drive roller and in communication with the sensor to rotate the drive roller and thereby advance the tickets. Further coupled to the framework is a support for supporting the tickets. For maintaining the tickets in operational relationship with the sensor and the drive roller, at least one guide is coupled to the support. In use, the guide is adjustable to accommodate tickets of varying widths. Also, the guide is substantially rigid in order to avoid bending the tickets.