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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 08, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 02, 2012
George Allan Mackay, New Glasgow, CA;
Gregory Emile Chauvin, Brookside, CA;
Shamus John Angus Mclarty, Halifax, CA;
Ben Garvey, Halifax, CA;
George Allan MacKay, New Glasgow, CA;
Gregory Emile Chauvin, Brookside, CA;
Shamus John Angus McLarty, Halifax, CA;
Ben Garvey, Halifax, CA;
J.J. Mackay Canada Limited, , CA;
Abstract
A parking meter mechanism is described that may include a front housing, having a display opening for viewing a display through, connected to an internal structure. Additionally or alternatively the parking meter mechanism may include a contactless payment reader located behind the display. The parking meter mechanism may be secured to a lower housing. A back housing may be secured to the lower housing as well. The front or back housing may include a solar panel compartment and solar panel mounted therein.