Vending Machine For Lipstick And Other Cosmetics

a lipstick and cosmetics technology, applied in the field of vending machines, can solve the problems of limited color and material availability, unrealized potential fees, and limit the appeal of the vending machine as a vehicle for advertising

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-12-20
LIPSERVICE
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Advertisements featured on vending machines are typically of a static character, and are limited by the colors and materials available for applying a two-dimensional picture to the unit.
This can limit the appeal of the vending machine as a vehicle for advertising.
Furthermore, disruptions in servicing the machine can result in free advertising for the sponsor who is then disincentivized to renew their campaign in a timely way, resulting in unrealized potential fees.
The inability to change the advertising quickly also limits the size and number of time-slots available for sale to advertisers, reducing flexibility in pricing and sales.
The inventory of popular vending machines can be depleted by customers well before the machines are due to be re-stocked.
This can lead to significant lost revenue during the period within which the inventory is depleted, as well as a loss of repeat customers due to frustration with a machine that is chronically empty.
Often, the physical structure and look of vending machines is incompatible with, or inappropriate for these locations, relegating them to other locations, and resulting in missed sales, missed opportunities for customer development, and missed opportunities to associate the product with desirable social settings and demographics.
This can be a particular problem in the sale of lipstick and other cosmetics, in that often when in formal settings calling for cosmetics, consumers are attired in such a way, that limits the amount of cash they can carry, Personal security can also be a factor limiting the amount of cash on a consumer's person in the evening, when many social occasions occur.

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[0032]FIGS. 1 and 2 are a perspective view and a side view of a cosmetics vending machine 1 having an electronic display 2 which can be used for the presentation of advertisements 3, a means for electronic payment 4, a cosmetics selection 5 and a dispenser 6.

[0033]Vending machine 1 can be powered by standard 120V wall current (not shown) or any other suitable power supply (not shown). In some embodiments, vending machine 1 is tamper-resistant and has a total fully-stocked weight that does not exceed 50 lbs.

[0034]Electronic display 2 can comprise a liquid crystal display (LCD), light emitting diode (LED) display, or any other suitable electronic display. Electronic display 2 is supported by all necessary circuitry (not shown) for its operation as well as for communication via the internet (not shown).

[0035]Advertisements 3 can comprise text and / or graphics, and can be static or moving images, or any other types of electronic images commonly used in advertising (not shown). Advertisem...

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Abstract

System for distributing products and advertising including a vending machine having a selection of lipsticks and / or other cosmetics as well as an electronic advertisement display, electronic payment acceptance, and communication with the Internet for updating the advertising, relaying inventory status, and validating payment.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This patent application claims the benefit of, under Title 35, United States Code, Section 119(e), U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 497,777, filed Jun. 16, 2011, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to the field of vending machines, and to vending machines for lipstick and other cosmetics in particular.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Vending machines have long been used for selling various types of commodities and personal effects. In addition to revenues realized from the sale of the contents of a vending machine, additional revenues can be generated through the sale of advertising space on the vending unit itself.[0004]Advertisements featured on vending machines are typically of a static character, and are limited by the colors and materials available for applying a two-dimensional picture to the unit. This can limit the appeal of the vendi...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06Q30/02G06Q10/08
CPCG06Q30/02G07F17/18
Inventor BLAZE, GINA M.SHAW, ALICE J.REENS, DANIEL J.
Owner LIPSERVICE
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