A coin operated lock assembly (30) is provided for attachment to a locker (12), the locker including a cabinet (14) and a door (16). The cabinet defines a locker loop (18) for locking the door using a padlock or the like. The coin operated lock assembly (30) includes a coin operated key lock mechanism including a locking plate (50) which is moved by operation of the key lock, wherein insertion of a coin in the lock allows the door to be locked and the key removed from the lock and wherein the locker is locked by means of a bolt (42) which is fixed to, or movable by, the locking plate (50) and which passes through the locker loop (18) of the locker when the assembly is attached to the locker door.

A coin operated lock assembly (30) is provided for attachment to a locker (12), the locker including a cabinet (14) and a door (16). The cabinet defines a locker loop (18) for locking the door using a padlock or the like. The coin operated lock assembly (30) includes a coin operated key lock mechanism including a locking plate (50) which is moved by operation of the key lock, wherein insertion of a coin in the lock allows the door to be locked and the key removed from the lock and wherein the locker is locked by means of a bolt (42) which is fixed to, or movable by, the locking plate (50) and which passes through the locker loop (18) of the locker when the assembly is attached to the locker door.

An apparatus for dispensing a product, including a housing having a storage rack for holding a first dispensable product; a weight movably positioned within the rack and configured to exert a downward force on the first dispensable product; a magnet affixed to the weight; a sensor plate having a sensor affixed thereto; a coin assembly having a first coin slot configured to receive a coin; and a pushbutton configured to cause the coin assembly to move from a first position to a second position; wherein the magnet is configured to substantially align with the sensor once the first dispensable product has been completely dispensed from the housing, the magnet and sensor being configured to activate an indicator light on the outside of the housing; and wherein the housing is configured to dispense the first dispensable product when the coin assembly is within the second position.

An apparatus for dispensing a product, including a housing having a storage rack for holding a first dispensable product; a weight movably positioned within the rack and configured to exert a downward force on the first dispensable product; a magnet affixed to the weight; a sensor plate having a sensor affixed thereto; a coin assembly having a first coin slot configured to receive a coin; and a pushbutton configured to cause the coin assembly to move from a first position to a second position; wherein the magnet is configured to substantially align with the sensor once the first dispensable product has been completely dispensed from the housing, the magnet and sensor being configured to activate an indicator light on the outside of the housing; and wherein the housing is configured to dispense the first dispensable product when the coin assembly is within the second position.

A vending machine that dispense feminine hygiene products. Specifically, this invention is a coin-operated vending machine that dispenses sanitary napkins and tampons. This invention allows a user to purchase a feminine hygiene product by placing a coin or multiple coins in a slot within the vending machine and pressing a product release button. The product is then dispensed to the consumer. The apparatus also provides a mechanism for retrieving a coin in the event that the vending machine is out of a specific feminine hygiene. Further, in the free condition, this product dispenser has a time delay to prevent users from rapidly removing all of the products.

The invention provides trash containers useful for preventing unauthorized or excess authorized trash from being deposited into the trash containers. The trash containers comprise a body; an opening; a lid attached to the body; a latch means; a latch means receptacle; and a coin-operated mechanism. Individuals that want to deposit trash must gain access to the trash containers by paying a fee via the coin-operated mechanism to activate the latch and allow the individual to open the lid and insert trash into the trash containers. In some embodiments, the trash containers are configured to allow only a certain amount of trash to be deposited into the trash containers per fee paid.

The invention provides trash containers useful for preventing unauthorized or excess authorized trash from being deposited into the trash containers. The trash containers comprise a body; an opening; a lid attached to the body; a latch means; a latch means receptacle; and a coin-operated mechanism. Individuals that want to deposit trash must gain access to the trash containers by paying a fee via the coin-operated mechanism to activate the latch and allow the individual to open the lid and insert trash into the trash containers. In some embodiments, the trash containers are configured to allow only a certain amount of trash to be deposited into the trash containers per fee paid.

An electro-mechanical device is disclosed. The electro-mechanical device has an electrical switch and a mechanical meter operably connected to the electrical switch. The mechanical meter includes at least one aperture. The mechanical meter includes at least one movable member having at least one of a plurality of barcodes or a plurality of characters. The at least one of the plurality of barcodes or the plurality of characters is selectively visible through the at least one aperture.

An electro-mechanical device is disclosed. The electro-mechanical device has an electrical switch and a mechanical meter operably connected to the electrical switch. The mechanical meter includes at least one aperture. The mechanical meter includes at least one movable member having at least one of a plurality of barcodes or a plurality of characters. The at least one of the plurality of barcodes or the plurality of characters is selectively visible through the at least one aperture.

A coin operated air compressor providing compressed air with a share splitter for diverting the proceeds from deposited coins into separate collection bins according to predetermined ratio(s).