Note: Claims are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
THE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION IN WHICH AN EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OR
PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE AS FOLLOWS.
1. A bar comprising at least one compartment, a plurality of
removable magazines provided for mounting in the at least one com-
partment, fiber optics associated with the at least one bar compart-
ment and each magazine for assisting to detect the removal of a
magazine from the at least one bar compartment and the removal and/or
movement of the contents of the magazine, the fiber optics
comprising:
(a) optical fibers secured to each magazine and lenses secured
to the optical fibers on each magazine
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(b) lenses on the bar associated with the at least one compart-
ment, the lenses on each magazine spaced from, and aligned
with, the lenses on the same magazine for the transmission of
light therebetween, and the lenses on each magazine spaced
from, and aligned with, the lenses on the bar associated with
the compartment for the transmission of light therebetween,
the lenses of each magazine which are spaced from, and aligned with,
other lenses of the same magazine for the transmission of light
therebetween, being secured by optical fibers to lenses spaced from,
and aligned with, lenses on the bar associated with the at least one
compartment for transmission of light therebetween.
2. The bar of Claim 1, wherein each magazine comprises a
housing closed by an access door which permits access to, and
dispensing of, only one item from the magazine at one time when the
door is opened.
3. The bar of Claim 1 wherein the bar is a refrigerated bar
comprising at least one refrigerated compartment.
4. The bar of Claim 2, wherein the bar is a refrigerated bar
comprising at least one refrigerated compartment.
5. The bar of Claim 2, wherein the access door is transparent
and is pivotable about a horizontal axis thereby rotating from a
position closing the magazine, around the leading item carried by the
magazine, and into the magazine behind the leading item, isolating
the leading item from the remaining items in the magazine permitting
access only to the leading item.
6. The bar of Claim 4, wherein the access door is transparent
and is pivotable about a horizontal axis thereby rotating from a
position closing the magazine around the leading item carried by the
magazine, and into the magazine behind the leading item isolating the
leading item from the remaining items in the magazine permitting
ready access only to the leading item.
7. The bar of Claim 2, wherein the bottom of each magazine is
sloped downwardly from a position remote the access door towards the
access door causing the items in the magazine to roll towards the
access door.
8. The bar of Claim 3, wherein the bottom of each magazine is
sloped downwardly from a position remote the access door towards the
access door causing the items in the magazine to roll towards the
access door.
9. The bar of Claim 4, wherein the bottom of each magazine is
sloped downwardly from a position remote the access door towards the
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access door causing the items in the magazine to roll towards the
access door.
10. The bar of Claim 5, wherein the bottom of each magazine is
sloped downwardly from a position remote the access door towards the
access door causing the items in the magazine to roll towards the
access door.
11. The bar of Claim 6, wherein the bottom of each magazine is
sloped downwardly from a position remote the access door towards the
access door causing the items in the magazine to roll towards the
access door.
12. The bar of Claim 5, wherein when the access door is rotated
about the horizontal axis, the action causes interference with a beam
of light transmitted between two spaced and aligned lenses of the
same magazine permitting the leading item to be removed from the
magazine.
13. The bar of Claim 6, wherein when the access door is rotated
about the horizontal axis, the action causes interference with a beam
of light transmitted between two spaced and aligned lenses of the
same magazine permitting the leading item to be removed from the
magazine.
14. The bar of Claim 10, wherein when the access door is
rotated about the horizontal axis, the action causes interference
with a beam of light transmitted between two spaced and aligned
lenses of the same magazine permitting the leading item to be removed
from the magazine.
15. The bar of Claim 11, wherein when the access door is
rotated about the horizontal axis, the action causes interference
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with a beam of light transmitted between two spaced and aligned
lenses of the same magazine permitting the leading item to be removed
from the magazine.
16. The bar of Claim 5, wherein when the leading item is
removed and the access door closed to its original position, items in
the magazine roll or slide forwardly toward the access door affecting
the receipt or non-receipt of a beam of light transmitted by one lens
of at least another pair of spaced and aligned lenses of the same
magazine towards the other lens.
17. The bar of Claim 6, wherein when the leading item is
removed and the access door closed to its original position, items in
the magazine roll or slide forwardly toward the access door affecting
the receipt or non-receipt of a beam of light transmitted by one lens
of at least another pair of spaced and aligned lenses of the same
magazine towards the other lens
18. The bar of Claim 10, wherein when the leading item is
removed and the access door closed to its original position, items in
the magazine roll or slide forwardly toward the access door affecting
the receipt or non-receipt of a beam of light transmitted by one lens
of at least another pair of spaced and aligned lenses of the same
magazine towards the other lens.
19. The bar of Claim 11, wherein when the leading item is
removed and the access door closed to its original position, items in
the magazine roll or slide forwardly toward the access door affecting
the receipt or non-receipt of a beam of light transmitted by one lens
of at least another pair of spaced and aligned lenses of the same
magazine towards the lens.
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20. The bar of Claim 12, wherein when the leading item is
removed and the access door closed to its original position, items in
the magazine roll or slide forwardly toward the access door affecting
the receipt or non-receipt of a beam of light transmitted by one lens
of at least another pair of spaced and aligned lenses of the same
magazine towards the other lens.
21. The bar of Claim 13, wherein when the leading item is
removed and the access door closed to its original position, items in
the magazine roll or slide forwardly toward the access door affecting
the receipt or non-receipt of a beam of light transmitted by one lens
of at least another pair of spaced and aligned lenses of the same
magazine towards the other lens.
22. The bar of Claim 14, wherein when the leading item is
removed and the access door closed to its original position, items in
the magazine roll or slide forwardly toward the access door affecting
the receipt or non-receipt of a beam of light transmitted by one lens
of at least another pair of spaced and aligned lenses of the same
magazine towards the other lens.
23. The bar of Claim 15, wherein when the leading item is
removed and the access door closed to its original position, items in
the magazine roll or slide forwardly toward the access door affecting
the receipt or non-receipt of a beam of light transmitted by one lens
of at least another pair of spaced and aligned lenses of the same
magazine towards the other lens.
24. The bar of Claim 1, wherein each lens columnates the beam
of light transmitted therefrom.
25. The bar of Claim 2, wherein each lens columnates the beam
of light transmitted therefrom.
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26. The bar of Claim 3, wherein each lens columnates the beam
of light transmitted therefrom.
27. The bar of Claim 4, wherein each lens columnates the beam
of light transmitted therefrom.
28. The bar of Claim 5, wherein each lens columnates the beam
of light transmitted therefrom.
29. The bar of Claim 6, wherein each lens columnates the beam
of light transmitted therefrom.
30. The bar of Claim 10, wherein each lens columnates the beam
of light transmitted therefrom.
31. The bar of Claim 11, wherein each lens columnates the beam
of light transmitted therefrom.
32. The bar of Claim 12, wherein each lens columnates the beam
of light transmitted therefrom.
33. The bar of Claim 13, wherein each lens columnates the beam
of light transmitted therefrom.
34. The bar of Claim 14, wherein each lens columnates the beam
of light transmitted therefrom.
35. The bar of Claim 15, wherein each lens columnates the beam
of light transmitted therefrom.
36. The bar of Claim 1, wherein each lens is interfaced with
each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried by
the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the lens
and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
37. The bar of Claim 2, wherein each lens is interfaced with
each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried by
the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the lens
and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
38. The bar of Claim 3, wherein each lens is interfaced with
each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried by
the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the lens
and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
39. The bar of Claim 4, wherein each lens is interfaced with
each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried by
the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the lens
and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
40. The bar of Claim 5, wherein each lens is interfaced with
each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried by
the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the lens
and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
41. The bar of Claim 6, wherein each lens is interfaced with
each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried by
the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the lens
and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
42. The bar of Claim 10, wherein each lens is interfaced with
each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried by
the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the lens
and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
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43. The bar of Claim 11, wherein each lens is interfaced with
each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried by
the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the lens
and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
44. The bar of Claim 12, wherein each lens is interfaced with
each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried by
the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the lens
and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
45. The bar of Claim 13, wherein each lens is interfaced with
each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried by
the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the lens
and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
46. The bar of Claim 14, wherein each lens is interfaced with
each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried by
the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the lens
and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
47. The bar of Claim 15, wherein each lens is interfaced with
each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried by
the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the lens
and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
48. The bar of Claim 24, wherein each lens is interfaced with
each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried by
the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the lens
and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
49. The bar of Claim 25, wherein each lens is interfaced with
each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried by
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the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the lens
and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
50. The bar of Claim 26, wherein each lens is interfaced with
each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried by
the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the lens
and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
51. The bar of Claim 27, wherein each lens is interfaced with
each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried by
the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the lens
and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
52. The bar of Claim 28, wherein each lens is interfaced with
each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried by
the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the lens
and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
53. The bar of Claim 29, wherein each lens is interfaced with
each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried by
the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the lens
and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
54. The bar of Claim 30, wherein each lens is interfaced with
each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried by
the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the lens
and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
55. The bar of Claim 31, wherein each lens is interfaced with
each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried by
the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the lens
and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
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56. The bar of Claim 32, wherein each lens is interfaced with
each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried by
the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the lens
and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
57. The bar of Claim 33, wherein each lens is interfaced with
each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried by
the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the lens
and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
58. The bar of Claim 34, wherein each lens is interfaced with
each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried by
the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the lens
and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
59. The bar of Claim 35, wherein each lens is interfaced with
each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried by
the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the lens
and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
60. The bar of Claim l, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment and the removal and/or movement of the contents of the
magazine.
61. The bar of Claim 2, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
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compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
62. The bar of Claim 3, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment and the removal and/or movement of the contents of the
magazine.
63. The bar of Claim 4, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
64. The bar of Claim 5, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
65. The bar of Claim 6, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
66. The bar of Claim 7, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
67. The bar of Claim 8, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment and the removal and/or movement of the contents of the
magazine.
68. The bar of Claim 9, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
69. The bar of Claim 10, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
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compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
70. The bar of Claim 11, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
71. The bar of Claim 12, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
72. The bar of Claim 13, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
73. The bar of Claim 14, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
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compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
74. The bar of Claim 15, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
75. The bar of Claim 16, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
76. The bar of Claim 17, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
77. The bar of Claim 18, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
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compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
78. The bar of Claim 19, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
79. The bar of Claim 20, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
80. The bar of Claim 21, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
81. The bar of Claim 22, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
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compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
82. The bar of Claim 23, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
83. The bar of Claim 24, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
84. The bar of Claim 25, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
85. The bar of Claim 26, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment and the removal and/or movement of the contents of the
magazine.
86. The bar of Claim 27, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
87. The bar of Claim 28, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
88. The bar of Claim 29, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
89. The bar of Claim 30, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
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compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
90. The bar of Claim 31, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
91. The bar of Claim 32, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
92. The bar of Claim 33, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
93. The bar of Claim 34, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
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compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
94. The bar of Claim 35, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
95. The bar of Claim 36, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
96. The bar of Claim 37, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
97. The bar of Claim 38, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
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compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
98. The bar of Claim 39, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
99. The bar of Claim 40, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
100. The bar of Claim 41, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
101. The bar of Claim 42, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
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compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
102. The bar of Claim 43, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
103. The bar of Claim 44, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
104. The bar of Claim 45, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
105. The bar of Claim 46, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
106. The bar of Claim 47, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
107. The bar of Claim 48, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
108. The bar of Claim 49, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
109. The bar of Claim 50, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
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compartment and the removal and/or movement of the contents of the
magazine.
110. The bar of Claim 51, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
111. The bar of Claim 52, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
112. The bar of Claim 53, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
113. The bar of Claim 54, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
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compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
114. The bar of Claim 55, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
115. The bar of Claim 56, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
116. The bar of Claim 57, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
117. The bar of Claim 58, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
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compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
118. The bar of Claim 59, wherein the bar further comprises a
microprocessor in which microprocessor any interference with, or
effect on, the light beams transmitted between pairs of spaced and
aligned lenses is registered in the form of an electronic signal
indicating the removal of a magazine from the at least one bar
compartment opening of the access door of a magazine and the removal
and/or movement of the contents of the magazine.
119. The bar of Claim 60, wherein the microprocessor is
connected to a central monitoring system comprising a central
processor, to which central monitoring system the microprocessor
transmits its stored information, the central monitoring system for
storing and processing the information being transmitted from the
microprocessor after conversion to radio frequency output, along a
co-axial television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the
signals on the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar
from merging, the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital
output before being inputted into the central monitoring system
comprising the central processor.
120. The bar of Claim 61, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
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being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
121. The bar of Claim 62, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
122. The bar of Claim 63, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
123. The bar of Claim 64, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
124. The bar of Claim 65, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
125. The bar of Claim 66, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
126. The bar of Claim 67, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
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stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
127. The bar of Claim 68, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
128. The bar of Claim 69, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
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129. The bar of Claim 70, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
130. The bar of Claim 71, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
131. The bar of Claim 72, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
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being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
132. The bar of Claim 73, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
133. The bar of Claim 74, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
134. The bar of Claim 75, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
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television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
135. The bar of Claim 76, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
136. The bar of Claim 77, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
137. The bar of Claim 78, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
138. The bar of Claim 79, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
139. The bar of Claim 80, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
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140. The bar of Claim 81, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
141. The bar of Claim 82, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
142. The bar of Claim 83, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
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being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
143. The bar of Claim 84, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
144. The bar of Claim 85, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
145. The bar of Claim 86, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
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television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
146. The bar of Claim 87, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
147. The bar of Claim 88, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
148. The bar of Claim 89, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
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stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
149. The bar of Claim 90, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
150. The bar of Claim 91, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
151. The bar of Claim 92, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
152. The bar of Claim 93, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
153. The bar of Claim 94, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
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being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
154. The bar of Claim 95, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
155. The bar of Claim 96, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
156. The bar of Claim 97, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
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television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
157. The bar of Claim 98, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
158. The bar of Claim 99, wherein the microprocessor is connect-
ed to a central monitoring system comprising a central processor, to
which central monitoring system the microprocessor transmits its
stored information, the central monitoring system for storing and
processing the information being transmitted from the microprocessor
after conversion to radio frequency output, along a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the signals on
the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar from merging,
the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital output before
being inputted into the central monitoring system comprising the
central processor.
159. The bar of Claim 100, wherein the microprocessor is
connected to a central monitoring system comprising a central
processor, to which central monitoring system the microprocessor
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transmits its stored information, the central monitoring system for
storing and processing the information being transmitted from the
microprocessor after conversion to radio frequency output, along a
co-axial television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the
signals on the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar
from merging, the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital
output before being inputted into the central monitoring system
comprising the central processor.
160. The bar of Claim 101, wherein the microprocessor is
connected to a central monitoring system comprising a central
processor, to which central monitoring system the microprocessor
transmits its stored information, the central monitoring system for
storing and processing the information being transmitted from the
microprocessor after conversion to radio frequency output, along a
co-axial television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the
signals on the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar
from merging, the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital
output before being inputted into the central monitoring system
comprising the central processor.
161. The bar of Claim 102, wherein the microprocessor is
connected to a central monitoring system comprising a central
processor, to which central monitoring system the microprocessor
transmits its stored information, the central monitoring system for
storing and processing the information being transmitted from the
microprocessor after conversion to radio frequency output, along a
co-axial television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the
signals on the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar
from merging, the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital
output before being inputted into the central monitoring system
comprising the central processor.
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162. The bar of Claim 103, wherein the microprocessor is
connected to a central monitoring system comprising a central
processor, to which central monitoring system the microprocessor
transmits its stored information, the central monitoring system for
storing and processing the information being transmitted from the
microprocessor after conversion to radio frequency output, along a
co-axial television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the
signals on the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar
from merging, the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital
output before being inputted into the central monitoring system
comprising the central processor.
163. The bar of Claim 104, wherein the microprocessor is
connected to a central monitoring system comprising a central
processor, to which central monitoring system the microprocessor
transmits its stored information, the central monitoring system for
storing and processing the information being transmitted from the
microprocessor after conversion to radio frequency output, along a
co-axial television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the
signals on the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar
from merging, the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital
output before being inputted into the central monitoring system
comprising the central processor.
164. The bar of Claim 105, wherein the microprocessor is
connected to a central monitoring system comprising a central
processor, to which central monitoring system the microprocessor
transmits its stored information, the central monitoring system for
storing and processing the information being transmitted from the
microprocessor after conversion to radio frequency output, along a
co-axial television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the
signals on the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar
from merging, the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital
output before being inputted into the central monitoring system
comprising the central processor.
165. The bar of Claim 106, wherein the microprocessor is
connected to a central monitoring system comprising a central
processor, to which central monitoring system the microprocessor
transmits its stored information, the central monitoring system for
storing and processing the information being transmitted from the
microprocessor after conversion to radio frequency output, along a
co-axial television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the
signals on the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar
from merging, the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital
output before being inputted into the central monitoring system
comprising the central processor.
166. The bar of Claim 107, wherein the microprocessor is
connected to a central monitoring system comprising a central
processor, to which central monitoring system the microprocessor
transmits its stored information, the central monitoring system for
storing and processing the information being transmitted from the
microprocessor after conversion to radio frequency output, along a
co-axial television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the
signals on the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar
from merging, the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital
output before being inputted into the central monitoring system
comprising the central processor.
167. The bar of Claim 108, wherein the microprocessor is
connected to a central monitoring system comprising a central
processor, to which central monitoring system the microprocessor
transmits its stored information, the central monitoring system for
storing and processing the information being transmitted from the
microprocessor after conversion to radio frequency output, along a
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co-axial television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the
signals on the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar
from merging, the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital
output before being inputted into the central monitoring system
comprising the central processor.
168. The bar of Claim 109, wherein the microprocessor is
connected to a central monitoring system comprising a central
processor, to which central monitoring system the microprocessor
transmits its stored information, the central monitoring system for
storing and processing the information being transmitted from the
microprocessor after conversion to radio frequency output, along a
co-axial television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the
signals on the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar
from merging, the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital
output before being inputted into the central monitoring system
comprising the central processor.
169. The bar of Claim 110, wherein the microprocessor is
connected to a central monitoring system comprising a central
processor, to which central monitoring system the microprocessor
transmits its stored information, the central monitoring system for
storing and processing the information being transmitted from the
microprocessor after conversion to radio frequency output, along a
co-axial television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the
signals on the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar
from merging, the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital
output before being inputted into the central monitoring system
comprising the central processor.
170. The bar of Claim 111, wherein the microprocessor is
connected to a central monitoring system comprising a central
processor, to which central monitoring system the microprocessor
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transmits its stored information, the central monitoring system for
storing and processing the information being transmitted from the
microprocessor after conversion to radio frequency output, along a
co-axial television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the
signals on the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar
from merging, the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital
output before being inputted into the central monitoring system
comprising the central processor.
171. The bar of Claim 112, wherein the microprocessor is
connected to a central monitoring system comprising a central
processor, to which central monitoring system the microprocessor
transmits its stored information, the central monitoring system for
storing and processing the information being transmitted from the
microprocessor after conversion to radio frequency output, along a
co-axial television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the
signals on the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar
from merging, the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital
output before being inputted into the central monitoring system
comprising the central processor.
172. The bar of Claim 113, wherein the microprocessor is
connected to a central monitoring system comprising a central
processor, to which central monitoring system the microprocessor
transmits its stored information, the central monitoring system for
storing and processing the information being transmitted from the
microprocessor after conversion to radio frequency output, along a
co-axial television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the
signals on the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar
from merging, the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital
output before being inputted into the central monitoring system
comprising the central processor.
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173. The bar of Claim 114, wherein the microprocessor is
connected to a central monitoring system comprising a central
processor, to which central monitoring system the microprocessor
transmits its stored information, the central monitoring system for
storing and processing the information being transmitted from the
microprocessor after conversion to radio frequency output, along a
co-axial television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the
signals on the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar
from merging, the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital
output before being inputted into the central monitoring system
comprising the central processor.
174. The bar of Claim 115, wherein the microprocessor is
connected to a central monitoring system comprising a central
processor, to which central monitoring system the microprocessor
transmits its stored information, the central monitoring system for
storing and processing the information being transmitted from the
microprocessor after conversion to radio frequency output, along a
co-axial television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the
signals on the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar
from merging, the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital
output before being inputted into the central monitoring system
comprising the central processor.
175. The bar of Claim 116, wherein the microprocessor is
connected to a central monitoring system comprising a central
processor, to which central monitoring system the microprocessor
transmits its stored information, the central monitoring system for
storing and processing the information being transmitted from the
microprocessor after conversion to radio frequency output, along a
co-axial television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the
signals on the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar
from merging, the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital
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output before being inputted into the central monitoring system
comprising the central processor.
176. The bar of Claim 117, wherein the microprocessor is
connected to a central monitoring system comprising a central
processor, to which central monitoring system the microprocessor
transmits its stored information, the central monitoring system for
storing and processing the information being transmitted from the
microprocessor after conversion to radio frequency output, along a
co-axial television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the
signals on the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar
from merging, the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital
output before being inputted into the central monitoring system
comprising the central processor.
177. The bar of Claim 118, wherein the microprocessor is
connected to a central monitoring system comprising a central
processor, to which central monitoring system the microprocessor
transmits its stored information, the central monitoring system for
storing and processing the information being transmitted from the
microprocessor after conversion to radio frequency output, along a
co-axial television cable employing a diplexor for preventing the
signals on the co-axial cable for the television and from the bar
from merging, the radio frequency output being reconverted to digital
output before being inputted into the central monitoring system
comprising the central processor.
178. The bar of Claim 60, wherein the bar has a bar door for
opening and closing of the bar, the bar further comprising a pair of
lenses, each connected to optical fibers, and the bar door carrying
on the inside thereof a reflective material or reflective plate
whereby when the bar door is closed, the reflective material or
reflective plate is so positioned so that light transmitted from one
of the pair of lenses is reflected by the reflective material or
reflective plate into the other lens and the receipt or non-receipt
by the other lens of the light beam is registered by the micro-
processor.
179. The bar of Claim 61, wherein the bar has a bar door for
opening and closing of the bar, the bar further comprising a pair of
lenses, each connected to optical fibers, and the bar door carrying
on the inside thereof a reflective material or reflective plate
whereby when the bar door is closed, the reflective material or
reflective plate is so positioned so that light transmitted from one
of the pair of lenses is reflected by the reflective material or
reflective plate into the other lens and the receipt or non-receipt
by the other lens of the light beam is registered by the micro-
processor.
180. The bar of Claim 62, wherein the bar has a bar door for
opening and closing of the bar, the bar further comprising a pair of
lenses, each connected to optical fibers, and the bar door carrying
on the inside thereof a reflective material or reflective plate
whereby when the bar door is closed, the reflective material or
reflective plate is so positioned so that light transmitted from one
of the pair of lenses is reflected by the reflective material or
reflective plate into the other lens and the receipt or non-receipt
by the other lens of the light beam is registered by the micro-
processor.
181. The bar of Claim 63, wherein the bar has a bar door for
opening and closing of the bar, the bar further comprising a pair of
lenses, each connected to optical fibers, and the bar door carrying
on the inside thereof a reflective material or reflective plate
whereby when the bar door is closed, the reflective material or
reflective plate is so positioned so that light transmitted from one
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of the pair of lenses is reflected by the reflective material or
reflective plate into the other lens and the receipt or non-receipt
by the other lens of the light beam is registered by the micro-
processor.
182. The bar of Claim 64, wherein the bar has a bar door for
opening and closing of the bar, the bar further comprising a pair of
lenses, each connected to optical fibers, and the bar door carrying
on the inside thereof a reflective material or reflective plate
whereby when the bar door is closed, the reflective material or
reflective plate is so positioned so that light transmitted from one
of the pair of lenses is reflected by the reflective material or
reflective plate into the other lens and the receipt or non-receipt
by the other lens of the light beam is registered by the micro-
processor.
183. The bar of Claim 65, wherein the bar has a bar door for
opening and closing of the bar, the bar further comprising a pair of
lenses, each connected to optical fibers, and the bar door carrying
on the inside thereof a reflective material or reflective plate
whereby when the bar door is closed, the reflective material or
reflective plate is so positioned so that light transmitted from one
of the pair of lenses is reflected by the reflective material or
reflective plate into the other lens and the receipt or non-receipt
by the other lens of the light beam is registered by the micro-
processor.
184. The bar of Claim 66, wherein the bar has a bar door for
opening and closing of the bar, the bar further comprising a pair of
lenses, each connected to optical fibers, and the bar door carrying
on the inside thereof a reflective material or reflective plate
whereby when the bar door is closed, the reflective material or
reflective plate is so positioned so that light transmitted from one
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of the pair of lenses is reflected by the reflective material or
reflective plate into the other lens and the receipt or non-receipt
by the other lens of the light beam is registered by the micro-
processor.
185. The bar of Claim 67, wherein the bar has a bar door for
opening and closing of the bar, the bar further comprising a pair of
lenses, each connected to optical fibers, and the bar door carrying
on the inside thereof a reflective material or reflective plate
whereby when the bar door is closed, the reflective material or
reflective plate is so positioned so that light transmitted from one
of the pair of lenses is reflected by the reflective material or
reflective plate into the other lens and the receipt or non-receipt
by the other lens of the light beam is registered by the micro-
processor.
186. The bar of Claim 68, wherein the bar has a bar door for
opening and closing of the bar, the bar further comprising a pair of
lenses, each connected to optical fibers, and the bar door carrying
on the inside thereof a reflective material or reflective plate
whereby when the bar door is closed, the reflective material or
reflective plate is so positioned so that light transmitted from one
of the pair of lenses is reflected by the reflective material or
reflective plate into the other lens and the receipt or non-receipt
by the other lens of the light beam is registered by the micro-
processor.
187. The bar of Claim 69, wherein the bar has a bar door for
opening and closing of the bar, the bar further comprising a pair of
lenses, each connected to optical fibers, and the bar door carrying
on the inside thereof a reflective material or reflective plate
whereby when the bar door is closed, the reflective material or
reflective plate is so positioned so that light transmitted from one
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of the pair of lenses is reflected by the reflective material or
reflective plate into the other lens and the receipt or non-receipt
by the other lens of the light beam is registered by the micro-
processor.
188. The bar of Claim 70, wherein the bar has a bar door for
opening and closing of the bar, the bar further comprising a pair of
lenses, each connected to optical fibers, and the bar door carrying
on the inside thereof a reflective material or reflective plate
whereby when the bar door is closed, the reflective material or
reflective plate is so positioned so that light transmitted from one
of the pair of lenses is reflected by the reflective material or
reflective plate into the other lens and the receipt or non-receipt
by the other lens of the light beam is registered by the micro-
processor.
189. The bar of Claim 71, wherein the bar has a bar door for
opening and closing of the bar, the bar further comprising a pair of
lenses, each connected to optical fibers, and the bar door carrying
on the inside thereof a reflective material or reflective plate
whereby when the bar door is closed, the reflective material or
reflective plate is so positioned so that light transmitted from one
of the pair of lenses is reflected by the reflective material or
reflective plate into the other lens and the receipt or non-receipt
by the other lens of the light beam is registered by the micro-
processor.
190. The bar of Claim 72, wherein the bar has a bar door for
opening and closing of the bar, the bar further comprising a pair of
lenses, each connected to optical fibers, and the bar door carrying
on the inside thereof a reflective material or reflective plate
whereby when the bar door is closed, the reflective material or
reflective plate is so positioned so that light transmitted from one
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of the pair of lenses is reflected by the reflective material or
reflective plate into the other lens and the receipt or non-receipt
by the other lens of the light beam is registered by the micro-
processor.
191. The bar of Claim 73, wherein the bar has a bar door for
opening and closing of the bar, the bar further comprising a pair of
lenses, each connected to optical fibers, and the bar door carrying
on the inside thereof a reflective material or reflective plate
whereby when the bar door is closed, the reflective material or
reflective plate is so positioned so that light transmitted from one
of the pair of lenses is reflected by the reflective material or
reflective plate into the other lens and the receipt or non-receipt
by the other lens of the light beam is registered by the micro-
processor.
192. The bar of Claim 74, wherein the bar has a bar door for
opening and closing of the bar, the bar further comprising a pair of
lenses, each connected to optical fibers, and the bar door carrying
on the inside thereof a reflective material or reflective plate
whereby when the bar door is closed, the reflective material or
reflective plate is so positioned so that light transmitted from one
of the pair of lenses is reflected by the reflective material or
reflective plate into the other lens and the receipt or non-receipt
by the other lens of the light beam is registered by the micro-
processor.
193. The bar of Claim 75, wherein the bar has a bar door for
opening and closing of the bar, the bar further comprising a pair of
lenses, each connected to optical fibers, and the bar door carrying
on the inside thereof a reflective material or reflective plate
whereby when the bar door is closed, the reflective material or
reflective plate is so positioned so that light transmitted from one
of the pair of lenses is reflected by the reflective material or
reflective plate into the other lens and the receipt or non-receipt
by the other lens of the light beam is registered by the micro-
processor.
194. The bar of Claim 76, wherein the bar has a bar door for
opening and closing of the bar, the bar further comprising a pair of
lenses, each connected to optical fibers, and the bar door carrying
on the inside thereof a reflective material or reflective plate
whereby when the bar door is closed, the reflective material or
reflective plate is so positioned so that light transmitted from one
of the pair of lenses is reflected by the reflective material or
reflective plate into the other lens and the receipt or non-receipt
by the other lens of the light beam is registered by the micro-
processor.
195. The bar of Claim 77, wherein the bar has a bar door for
opening and closing of the bar, the bar further comprising a pair of
lenses, each connected to optical fibers, and the bar door carrying
on the inside thereof a reflective material or reflective plate
whereby when the bar door is closed, the reflective material or
reflective plate is so positioned so that light transmitted from one
of the pair of lenses is reflected by the reflective material or
reflective plate into the other lens and the receipt or non-receipt
by the other lens of the light beam is registered by the micro-
processor.
196. The bar of Claim 78, wherein the bar has a bar door for
opening and closing of the bar, the bar further comprising a pair of
lenses, each connected to optical fibers, and the bar door carrying
on the inside thereof a reflective material or reflective plate
whereby when the bar door is closed, the reflective material or
reflective plate is so positioned so that light transmitted from one
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of the pair of lenses is reflected by the reflective material or
reflective plate into the other lens and the receipt or non-receipt
by the other lens of the light beam is registered by the micro-
processor.
197. The bar of Claim 79, wherein the bar has a bar door for
opening and closing of the bar, the bar further comprising a pair of
lenses, each connected to optical fibers, and the bar door carrying
on the inside thereof a reflective material or reflective plate
whereby when the bar door is closed, the reflective material or
reflective plate is so positioned so that light transmitted from one
of the pair of lenses is reflected by the reflective material or
reflective plate into the other lens and the receipt or non-receipt
by the other lens of the light beam is registered by the micro-
processor.
198. The bar of Claim 80, wherein the bar has a bar door for
opening and closing of the bar, the bar further comprising a pair of
lenses, each connected to optical fibers, and the bar door carrying
on the inside thereof a reflective material or reflective plate
whereby when the bar door is closed, the reflective material or
reflective plate is so positioned so that light transmitted from one
of the pair of lenses is reflected by the reflective material or
reflective plate into the other lens and the receipt or non-receipt
by the other lens of the light beam is registered by the micro-
processor.
199. The bar of Claim 81, wherein the bar has a bar door for
opening and closing of the bar, the bar further comprising a pair of
lenses, each connected to optical fibers, and the bar door carrying
on the inside thereof a reflective material or reflective plate
whereby when the bar door is closed, the reflective material or
reflective plate is so positioned so that light transmitted from one
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of the pair of lenses is reflected by the reflective material or
reflective plate into the other lens and the receipt or non-receipt
by the other lens of the light beam is registered by the micro-
processor.
200. The bar of Claim 82, wherein the bar has a bar door for
opening and closing of the bar, the bar further comprising a pair of
lenses, each connected to optical fibers, and the bar door carrying
on the inside thereof a reflective material or reflective plate
whereby when the bar door is closed, the reflective material or
reflective plate is so positioned so that light transmitted from one
of the pair of lenses is reflected by the reflective material or
reflective plate into the other lens and the receipt or non-receipt
by the other lens of the light beam is registered by the micro-
processor.
201. The bar of Claim 83, wherein the bar has a bar door for
opening and closing of the bar, the bar further comprising a pair of
lenses, each connected to optical fibers, and the bar door carrying
on the inside thereof a reflective material or reflective plate
whereby when the bar door is closed, the reflective material or
reflective plate is so positioned so that light transmitted from one
of the pair of lenses is reflected by the reflective material or
reflective plate into the other lens and the receipt or non-receipt
by the other lens of the light beam is registered by the micro-
processor.
202. The bar of Claim 84, wherein the bar has a bar door for
opening and closing of the bar, the bar further comprising a pair of
lenses, each connected to optical fibers, and the bar door carrying
on the inside thereof a reflective material or reflective plate
whereby when the bar door is closed, the reflective material or
reflective plate is so positioned so that light transmitted from one
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of the pair of lenses is reflected by the reflective material or
reflective plate into the other lens and the receipt or non-receipt
by the other lens of the light beam is registered by the micro-
processor.
203. The bar of Claim 85, wherein the bar has a bar door for
opening and closing of the bar, the bar further comprising a pair of
lenses, each connected to optical fibers, and the bar door carrying
on the inside thereof a reflective material or reflective plate
whereby when the bar door is closed, the reflective material or
reflective plate is so positioned so that light transmitted from one
of the pair of lenses is reflected by the reflective material or
reflective plate into the other lens and the receipt or non-receipt
by the other lens of the light beam is registered by the micro-
processor.
204. A magazine suitable far use for removably securing in a
refrigerated bar, each magazine comprising fiber optics for assisting
to detect the removal and/or movement of the contents of the
magazine, the fiber optics comprising:
(a) optical fibers secured to each magazine and lenses secured
to the optical fibers on each magazine,
the lenses on each magazine spaced from, and aligned with,
the lenses on the same magazine for the transmission of light
therebetween, the lenses of each magazine spaced from, and aligned
with, other lenses of the same magazine for the transmission of light
therebetween, being secured by the optical fibers to other lenses
carried by the magazine to be spaced from, and aligned with, lenses
of the bar in which the magazine is to be positioned, for the trans-
mission of light therebetween.
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205. The magazine of Claim 204, wherein the magazine comprises a
housing closed by an access door which permits access to, and thus
dispensing of, only one item from the magazine at one time when the
door is opened.
206. The magazine of Claim 205, wherein the access door is
transparent.
207. The magazine of Claim 205, wherein the access door is
pivotable about a horizontal axis thereby rotating from a position
closing the magazine, around the leading item carried by the
magazine, and into the magazine behind the leading item, isolating
the leading item from the remaining items in the magazine permitting
ready access to the leading item.
208. The magazine of Claim 206, wherein the access door is
pivotable about a horizontal axis thereby rotating from a position
closing the magazine, around the leading item carried by the
magazine, and into the magazine behind the leading item, isolating
the leading item from the remaining items in the magazine permitting
ready access to the leading item.
209. The magazine of Claim 204, wherein the bottom of each
magazine is sloped downwardly from a position remote towards the
front of the magazine causing items in the magazine to roll towards
the front of the magazine.
210. The magazine of Claim 205, wherein the bottom of each
magazine is sloped downwardly from a position remote the access door
towards the access door causing items in the magazine to roll towards
the access door.
211. The magazine of Claim 206, wherein the bottom of each
magazine is sloped downwardly from a position remote the access door
towards the access door causing items in the magazine to roll towards
the access door.
212. The magazine of Claim 207, wherein the bottom of each
magazine is sloped downwardly from a position remote the access door
towards the access door causing items in the magazine to roll towards
the access door.
213. The magazine of Claim 208, wherein the bottom of each
magazine is sloped downwardly from a position remote the access door
towards the access door causing items in the magazine to roll towards
the access door.
214. The magazine of Claim 207, wherein when the access door is
rotated about the horizontal axis, the action causes interference
with a beam of light transmitted between two spaced and aligned
lenses of the same magazine permitting the leading item to be removed
from the magazine.
215. The magazine of Claim 208, wherein when the access door is
rotated about the horizontal axis, the action causes interference
with a beam of light transmitted between two spaced and aligned
lenses of the same magazine permitting the leading item to be removed
from the magazine.
216. The magazine of Claim 212, wherein when the access door is
rotated about the horizontal axis, the action causes interference
with a beam of light transmitted between two spaced and aligned
lenses of the same magazine permitting the leading item to be removed
from the magazine.
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217. The magazine of Claim 213, wherein when the access door is
rotated about the horizontal axis, the action causes interference
with a beam of light transmitted between two spaced and aligned
lenses of the same magazine permitting the leading item to be removed
from the magazine.
218. The magazine of Claim 204, wherein each lens columnates the
beam of light transmitted therefrom.
219. The magazine of Claim 205, wherein each lens columnates the
beam of light transmitted therefrom.
220. The magazine of Claim 206, wherein each lens columnates the
beam of light transmitted therefrom.
221. The magazine of Claim 207, wherein each lens columnates the
beam of light transmitted therefrom.
222. The magazine of Claim 208, wherein each lens columnates the
beam of light transmitted therefrom.
223. The magazine of Claim 209, wherein each lens columnates the
beam of light transmitted therefrom.
224. The magazine of Claim 210, wherein each lens columnates the
beam of light transmitted therefrom.
225. The magazine of Claim 211, wherein each lens columnates the
beam of light transmitted therefrom.
226. The magazine of Claim 212, wherein each lens columnates the
beam of light transmitted therefrom.
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227. The magazine of Claim 213, wherein each lens columnates the
beam of light transmitted therefrom.
228. The magazine of Claim 214, wherein each lens columnates the
beam of light transmitted therefrom.
229. The magazine of Claim 215, wherein each lens columnates the
beam of light transmitted therefrom.
230. The magazine of Claim 216, wherein each lens columnates the
beam of light transmitted therefrom.
231. The magazine of Claim 217, wherein each lens columnates the
beam of light transmitted therefrom.
232. The magazine of Claim 204, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
233. The magazine of Claim 205, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
234. The magazine of Claim 206, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
235. The magazine of Claim 207, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
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by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
236. The magazine of Claim 208, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
237. The magazine of Claim 209, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
238. The magazine of Claim 210, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
239. The magazine of Claim 211, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
240. The magazine of Claim 212, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
241. The magazine of Claim 213, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
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242. The magazine of Claim 214, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
243. The magazine of Claim 215, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
244. The magazine of Claim 216, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
245. The magazine of Claim 217, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
246. The magazine of Claim 218, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
247. The magazine of Claim 219, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
248. The magazine of Claim 220, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
249. The magazine of Claim 221, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
250. The magazine of Claim 222, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
251. The magazine of Claim 223, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
252. The magazine of Claim 224, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
253. The magazine of Claim 225, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
254. The magazine of Claim 226, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
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255. The magazine of Claim 227, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
256. The magazine of Claim 228, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
257. The magazine of Claim 229, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
258. The magazine of Claim 230, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
259. The magazine of Claim 231, wherein each lens is interfaced
with each optical fiber through the medium of a gel material carried
by the lens which gel material has the same refractive index as the
lens and which material interfaces the lens and optical fiber.
260. A magazine for carrying bottles or cans suitable for use
for removably securing in a bar, each magazine comprising a bottom,
two side walls, a clear access door and a top, the bottom sloping
downwardly towards the access door to urge the contents towards the
access door, the access door being pivotable about a horizontal axis
from a position closing the magazine around the leading item carried
by the magazine into the magazine, isolating the leading item from
the remaining items in the magazine, permitting access only to the
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leading item, fiber optics carried by the magazine for assisting to
detect the removal and/or movement of the contents of the magazine,
the fiber optics comprising optical fibers secured to each magazine
and lenses secured to the optical fibers on each magazine, the
lenses on each magazine spaced from and aligned with, the
lenses on the same magazine for the transmission of a beam of light
therebetween, the transmission of a beam of light beam between the
lenses being interruptable or effected, at least upon the opening of
the access door isolating the leading item permitting its removal.
261. The magazine of Claim 260, wherein light transmission
between at least a pair of other spaced and aligned lenses may be
affected during the movement of an item in the magazine.
262. The magazine of Claim 261, wherein said last mentioned
lenses are disposed so that the transmission of the light is blocked
by an item moving into position after the leading item has been
removed and the access door closed to its original position.
263. The magazine of Claim 260, wherein the lenses of
the magazines are secured to receive light from, or transmit light
to, a bar adapted to carry the magazine.
264. The magazine of Claim 261 wherein the lenses of the
magazines are secured to receive light from, or transmit light to, a
bar adapted to carry the magazine.
265. A bar comprising at least one compartment, a storage
compartment in the bar, a microprocessor carried by the bar for the
processing of information with respect to the contents of the bar,
the microprocessor for being connected to a monitoring system includ-
ing a central processor by a co-axial television cable employing a
diplexor for the transmission of information from the microprocessor
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to the monitoring system, the information being transmitted from the
bar microprocessor after conversion to radio frequency output to the
monitoring system and being converted to digital output before being
inputted into the monitoring system.
266. A bar comprising at least one compartment, a storage
compartment in the bar carrying a plurality of storage magazines, a
microprocessor carried by the bar, the microprocessor being connected
to a monitoring system including a central processor, by a co-axial
television cable employing a diplexor for the transmission of
information from the microprocessor to the monitoring system, the
information being transmitted from the bar microprocessor after
conversion to radio frequency output to the monitoring system and
being reconverted to digital output before being inputted into the
monitoring system.
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