Patents by Inventor Murray R. Kovens

Murray R. Kovens 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).

  • Universal coin receiving mechanism
    Patent number: 5111928
    Abstract: A universal, convertible coin receiving mechanism for a coin-operated bulk vending machine has an insert removably attached to the coin wheel. The insert alters the coin compatibility of the coin receiving mechanism by permitting dimensional modification of the coin channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1992
    Assignee: Parkway Machine Corporation
    Inventor: Murray R. Kovens
  • Convertible barrel lock
    Patent number: 5105637
    Abstract: A barrel lock includes a circumferential axial pin tumbler arrangement housed in the barrel. A removable pilot post is disposed among the tumblers and has key-guides which register with mating key-guides on an actuating key. To change the lock combination, the lock can be reassembled with the pilot post located in a new rotational orientation relative to the tumbler arrangement. A particular application includes locking merchandise compartments in vending machines, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1992
    Assignee: Parkway Machine Corporation
    Inventor: Murray R. Kovens
  • Base for a coin operated bulk-vending machine
    Patent number: D314402
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: A & A Company
    Inventor: Murray R. Kovens
  • Base for a coin operated bulk-vending machine
    Patent number: D314794
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1991
    Assignee: A & A Company
    Inventor: Murray R. Kovens