Described are methods and systems for accessing shared communal objects. A physical object container holds and protects the objects, keeping them secure and protected for future use. The object container senses the state and status of the objects contained within it. The object container is only openable by authorized users. An information infrastructure backend coordinates the scheduling and usage of objects stored within the object container.

Described are methods and systems for accessing shared communal objects. A physical object container holds and protects the objects, keeping them secure and protected for future use. The object container senses the state and status of the objects contained within it. The object container is only openable by authorized users. An information infrastructure backend coordinates the scheduling and usage of objects stored within the object container.

A tablet dispenser may include a body having a base for resting on an underlying foundation in use. The body may include a tablet drop channel that extends in a direction at an angle () relative a base plane formed by the base, and a support structure for accommodating at least two tablet cartridge units may be arranged one above the other in relation to the base. Each tablet cartridge unit may have an opening allowing a tablet from the associated tablet cartridge unit to be released into the tablet drop channel via gravitational force, whereby each tablet cartridge unit is inclined at an angle () relative the base plane.

A tablet dispenser may include a body having a base for resting on an underlying foundation in use. The body may include a tablet drop channel that extends in a direction at an angle () relative a base plane formed by the base, and a support structure for accommodating at least two tablet cartridge units may be arranged one above the other in relation to the base. Each tablet cartridge unit may have an opening allowing a tablet from the associated tablet cartridge unit to be released into the tablet drop channel via gravitational force, whereby each tablet cartridge unit is inclined at an angle () relative the base plane.

An autonomous storage and retrieval tower for receiving, storing, and dispensing free physical products.

The present disclosure relates to a vending machine. The vending machine comprises an access port, a chassis including a plurality of trays and a plurality of columns, a movable stage, and a product catch coupled to the movable stage. The product catch is operable to move in a first direction to accept a product from one of the plurality of trays, and the product catch is operable to move in a second direction to deposit the product in the access port.

The present disclosure relates to a vending machine. The vending machine comprises an access port, a chassis including a plurality of trays and a plurality of columns, a movable stage, and a product catch coupled to the movable stage. The product catch is operable to move in a first direction to accept a product from one of the plurality of trays, and the product catch is operable to move in a second direction to deposit the product in the access port.

A cassette for dispensing pharmaceuticals includes a base defining an outlet and having a drive member. The drive member is configured to be rotated. The cassette also includes a plurality of plate assemblies supported by the base in a stacked configuration. Each plate assembly includes a plate body defining an opening aligned with the outlet, and a disk coupled to the drive member and defining a plurality of cubbies. Each disk is rotatable relative to the corresponding plate body by rotating the drive member of the base to selectively align each cubby with the opening in the plate body.

An autonomous storage and retrieval tower for receiving, storing, and dispensing free physical products.

The present disclosure provides for a recycled golf ball vending machine having a housing with a bottom retrieval chamber and a plurality of shelves disposed above the retrieval chamber. Each shelf includes at least a single coiled wire and at least two opposing coiled wires. The recycled golf ball vending machine includes at least a first transparent cylindrical container having a plurality of recycled golf balls positioned upright within the single coiled wire. The recycled golf ball vending machine further includes a first transparent clamshell container having a first predetermined number of recycled golf balls positioned between the two opposing coiled wires. A payment mechanism activates an instruction mechanism upon a receipt of a payment by a user, which in turn rotates the single coiled wire or the at least two coiled wires. The rotation of the single coiled wire or the two coiled wires respectively conveys the first transparent cylindrical container or the first transparent clamshell container horizontally along the shelf until it slides over a front edge of the shelf and drops into the retrieval chamber.