Item distribution system

A non-electronic locking mechanism in a storage apparatus facilitates item access and electronic payment via smartphones, addressing the limitations of traditional vending machines by enabling sales in diverse locations and reducing costs and size.

GB2702629APending Publication Date: 2026-06-24LARSON JOHN
View PDF 8 Cites 0 Cited by

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
GB · GB
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
LARSON JOHN
Filing Date
2025-07-14
Publication Date
2026-06-24

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing item distribution systems, such as vending machines, require a power source and electronic components, limiting their placement and increasing maintenance costs, and do not support digital payment methods without electricity, missing opportunities for sales in areas without power or Wi-Fi access.

Method used

A non-electronic locking mechanism in a storage apparatus that allows item access via a smartphone-based unlocking code, enabling electronic payment without relying on electricity.

Benefits of technology

Enables item distribution in various locations without power or Wi-Fi, reducing costs and size, and allowing digital payment, thereby expanding sales opportunities and revenue generation possibilities.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.

Smart Images

  • Figure 00000000_0000_ABST
    Figure 00000000_0000_ABST
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

A method for providing item access comprises an item being locked in a storage area 12 of a storage apparatus 10 via a lock 14. An unlocking code to unlock the lock is provided to a user via an electr
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Password type self-service vending machine and password type self-service vending system composed of password type self-service vending machine

    CN113450499A

  • Password type self-service vending machine

    CN211787303U

  • Unmanned self-service vending cabinet capable of opening door to take goods in non-electric-drive mode

    CN213690806U

  • A vending apparatus

    GB2549127A

  • Ondotm self-serve food locker assembly, system, and method

    GB2614971A