Patents by Inventor Frank Whittier
Frank Whittier has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Methods and apparatus for managing information in connection with an account-based recycling program
Patent number: 11636535Abstract: Methods and apparatus for managing information relating to recycling activities are described. One embodiment described herein is directed to a method for accessing aggregated recycling information for use and/or display in connection with an account-based recycling program. The method comprises receiving first and second container information, the first container information concerning a plurality of first containers for a first recycling transaction and the second container information concerning a plurality of second containers for a second recycling transaction. The first and second container information is stored and associated account information concerning at least one consumer account. The method further comprises accessing, in response to receiving a query relating to a plurality of recycling transactions, information relating to at least the first and second containers so as to enable the use and/or display of aggregated recycling information.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Count & Crush Systems, LLCInventors: William Hunscher, Frank Whittier -
Methods and apparatus for managing information in connection with an account-based recycling program
Patent number: 11037235Abstract: Methods and apparatus for managing information relating to recycling activities are described. One embodiment described herein is directed to a method for accessing aggregated recycling information for use and/or display in connection with an account-based recycling program. The method comprises receiving first and second container information, the first container information concerning a plurality of first containers for a first recycling transaction and the second container information concerning a plurality of second containers for a second recycling transaction. The first and second container information is stored and associated account information concerning at least one consumer account. The method further comprises accessing, in response to receiving a query relating to a plurality of recycling transactions, information relating to at least the first and second containers so as to enable the use and/or display of aggregated recycling information.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Count & Crush Systems, LLCInventors: William Hunscher, Frank Whittier -
METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING INFORMATION IN CONNECTION WITH AN ACCOUNT-BASED RECYCLING PROGRAM
Publication number: 20200211102Abstract: Methods and apparatus for managing information relating to recycling activities are described. One embodiment described herein is directed to a method for accessing aggregated recycling information for use and/or display in connection with an account-based recycling program. The method comprises receiving first and second container information, the first container information concerning a plurality of first containers for a first recycling transaction and the second container information concerning a plurality of second containers for a second recycling transaction. The first and second container information is stored and associated account information concerning at least one consumer account. The method further comprises accessing, in response to receiving a query relating to a plurality of recycling transactions, information relating to at least the first and second containers so as to enable the use and/or display of aggregated recycling information.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: July 2, 2020Applicant: Count & Crush Systems, LLCInventors: William Hunscher, Frank Whittier -
Methods and apparatus for managing information in connection with an account-based recycling program
Patent number: 10607283Abstract: Methods and apparatus for managing information relating to recycling activities are described. One embodiment described herein is directed to a method for accessing aggregated recycling information for use and/or display in connection with an account-based recycling program. The method comprises receiving first and second container information, the first container information concerning a plurality of first containers for a first recycling transaction and the second container information concerning a plurality of second containers for a second recycling transaction. The first and second container information is stored and associated account information concerning at least one consumer account. The method further comprises accessing, in response to receiving a query relating to a plurality of recycling transactions, information relating to at least the first and second containers so as to enable the use and/or display of aggregated recycling information.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Count & Crush Systems, LLCInventors: William Hunscher, Frank Whittier -
METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING INFORMATION IN CONNECTION WITH AN ACCOUNT-BASED RECYCLING PROGRAM
Publication number: 20190019248Abstract: Methods and apparatus for managing information relating to recycling activities are described. One embodiment described herein is directed to a method for accessing aggregated recycling information for use and/or display in connection with an account-based recycling program. The method comprises receiving first and second container information, the first container information concerning a plurality of first containers for a first recycling transaction and the second container information concerning a plurality of second containers for a second recycling transaction. The first and second container information is stored and associated account information concerning at least one consumer account. The method further comprises accessing, in response to receiving a query relating to a plurality of recycling transactions, information relating to at least the first and second containers so as to enable the use and/or display of aggregated recycling information.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: Count & Crush Systems, LLCInventors: William Hunscher, Frank Whittier -
Methods and apparatus for managing information in connection with an account-based recycling program
Patent number: 10089685Abstract: Methods and apparatus for managing information relating to recycling activities are described. One embodiment described herein is directed to a method for accessing aggregated recycling information for use and/or display in connection with an account-based recycling program. The method comprises receiving first and second container information, the first container information concerning a plurality of first containers for a first recycling transaction and the second container information concerning a plurality of second containers for a second recycling transaction. The first and second container information is stored and associated account information concerning at least one consumer account. The method further comprises accessing, in response to receiving a query relating to a plurality of recycling transactions, information relating to at least the first and second containers so as to enable the use and/or display of aggregated recycling information.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Count & Crush Systems, LLCInventors: William Hunscher, Frank Whittier -
METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING INFORMATION IN CONNECTION WITH AN ACCOUNT-BASED RECYCLING PROGRAM
Publication number: 20170236200Abstract: Methods and apparatus for managing information relating to recycling activities are described. One embodiment described herein is directed to a method for accessing aggregated recycling information for use and/or display in connection with an account-based recycling program. The method comprises receiving first and second container information, the first container information concerning a plurality of first containers for a first recycling transaction and the second container information concerning a plurality of second containers for a second recycling transaction. The first and second container information is stored and associated account information concerning at least one consumer account. The method further comprises accessing, in response to receiving a query relating to a plurality of recycling transactions, information relating to at least the first and second containers so as to enable the use and/or display of aggregated recycling information.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: Count & Crush Systems, LLCInventors: William Hunscher, Frank Whittier -
Publication number: 20150235184Abstract: An electronic terminal is described for us in the context of recycling activity. The terminal can be located at a recycling return center. The terminal can provide a consumer with access to the consumer's recycling account information. The terminal can include a scanner for identifying the consumer. Methods of operation of the terminal are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: Count & Crush Systems, LLCInventors: William Hunscher, Frank Whittier, Tracy Hawkins
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METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING INFORMATION IN CONNECTION WITH AN ACCOUNT-BASED RECYCLING PROGRAM
Publication number: 20150235185Abstract: Methods and apparatus for managing information relating to recycling activities are described. One embodiment described herein is directed to a method for accessing aggregated recycling information for use and/or display in connection with an account-based recycling program. The method comprises receiving first and second container information, the first container information concerning a plurality of first containers for a first recycling transaction and the second container information concerning a plurality of second containers for a second recycling transaction. The first and second container information is stored and associated account information concerning at least one consumer account. The method further comprises accessing, in response to receiving a query relating to a plurality of recycling transactions, information relating to at least the first and second containers so as to enable the use and/or display of aggregated recycling information.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: Count & Crush Systems, LLCInventors: William Hunscher, Frank Whittier -
Methods and apparatus for managing information in connection with an account-based recycling program
Patent number: 9047652Abstract: Methods and apparatus for managing information relating to recycling activities are described. One embodiment described herein is directed to a method for accessing aggregated recycling information for use and/or display in connection with an account-based recycling program. The method comprises receiving first and second container information, the first container information concerning a plurality of first containers for a first recycling transaction and the second container information concerning a plurality of second containers for a second recycling transaction. The first and second container information is stored and associated account information concerning at least one to consumer account. The method further comprises accessing, in response to receiving a query relating to a plurality of recycling transactions, information relating to at least the first and second containers so as to enable the use and/or display of aggregated recycling information.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2012Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: Count & Crush Systems, LLCInventors: William Hunscher, Frank Whittier -
METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING INFORMATION IN CONNECTION WITH AN ACCOUNT-BASED RECYCLING PROGRAM
Publication number: 20120292387Abstract: Methods and apparatus for managing information relating to recycling activities are described. One embodiment described herein is directed to a method for accessing aggregated recycling information for use and/or display in connection with an account-based recycling program. The method comprises receiving first and second container information, the first container information concerning a plurality of first containers for a first recycling transaction and the second container information concerning a plurality of second containers for a second recycling transaction. The first and second container information is stored and associated account information concerning at least one to consumer account. The method further comprises accessing, in response to receiving a query relating to a plurality of recycling transactions, information relating to at least the first and second containers so as to enable the use and/or display of aggregated recycling information.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: Count & Crush Systems, LLCInventors: William Hunscher, Frank Whittier -
Publication number: 20120265589Abstract: A method for recycling recyclable material involving revenue sharing of the value of the recyclable material for individualized users based upon the amount, quality and/or value of the recyclables contributed by each individual user. A system for recycling recyclable material involving a densification apparatus, a processor, and a computer for allowing revenue sharing of the value of recyclable material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventor: Frank Whittier
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Publication number: 20110145173Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for managing information relating to recycling activities. In one embodiment, a method is provided in which a consumer returns beverage containers to a redemption kiosk offering a significantly improved consumer experience. Rather than having to wait for an attendant to count the containers and provide value in exchange, an account is maintained for the consumer to which the containers' value is ascribed. The redemption kiosk projects a neat and sanitary appearance, and is designed to be situated in a parking lot outside a retail location so as not to occupy valuable floor space. Information on consumer recycling activities is captured and analyzed to support marketing activities.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2011Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: William Hunscher, Frank Whittier
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Patent number: 7317962Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for managing information related to recyclable containers. In one embodiment, an assembly is provided which comprises an intake port, a plurality of densification devices each configured to density a recyclable container, a computer-readable medium on which is stored container information, a scanning device for determining a characteristic of the container, and a processor which selects one of the plurality of densification devices to which the recyclable container should be conveyed based on the characteristic determined by the scanning device.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2005Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: Count & Crush, LLCInventor: Frank Whittier
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Publication number: 20070276686Abstract: Method and apparatus are provided for managing consumer recycling activities. In one embodiment, a method is provided for performing a redemption transaction involving a return of recyclable containers by a consumer to a return center and a transfer of value to the consumer in exchange for the recyclable containers. In accordance with this method, a receptacle is provided to a consumer at a first time. The receptacle is usable to drop off recyclable containers at the return center, and is identifiable via an identifier. At a subsequent time, the receptacle, with recyclable containers, is received at the return center. The containers are processed to determine a value to be provided to the consumer. The value is then automatically transferred to an account designated by the consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2007Publication date: November 29, 2007Applicant: Count & Crush, LLCInventors: William Hunscher, Frank Whittier, Tracy Hawkins
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Publication number: 20070174071Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for managing information relating to recycling activities. In one embodiment, a method is provided in which a consumer returns beverage containers to a redemption kiosk offering a significantly improved consumer experience. Rather than having to wait for an attendant to count the containers and provide value in exchange, an account is maintained for the consumer to which the containers' value is ascribed. The redemption kiosk projects a neat and sanitary appearance, and is designed to be situated in a parking lot outside a retail location so as not to occupy valuable floor space. Information on consumer recycling activities is captured and analyzed to support marketing activities.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2006Publication date: July 26, 2007Applicant: C&C Acquisition, LLCInventors: William Hunscher, Frank Whittier
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Publication number: 20070174073Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for managing information relating to consumer recycling activities. In one embodiment, a method is provided in which a consumer returns beverage containers to a redemption kiosk offering a significantly improved consumer experience. Rather than having to wait for an attendant to count the containers and provide value in exchange, an account is maintained for the consumer to which the containers' value is ascribed. The redemption kiosk projects a neat and sanitary appearance, and is designed to be situated in a parking lot outside a retail location so as not to occupy valuable floor space. Information on consumer recycling activities is captured and analyzed to support marketing activities.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2006Publication date: July 26, 2007Applicant: C&C Acquisition, LLCInventors: William Hunscher, Frank Whittier
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Publication number: 20060167580Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for managing information related to recyclable containers. In one embodiment, an assembly is provided which comprises an intake port, a plurality of densification devices each configured to density a recyclable container, a computer-readable medium on which is stored container information, a scanning device for determining a characteristic of the container, and a processor which selects one of the plurality of densification devices to which the recyclable container should be conveyed based on the characteristic determined by the scanning device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2005Publication date: July 27, 2006Applicant: Evergreen Environmental, Inc.Inventor: Frank Whittier