Patents by Inventor T. G. Paraskevakos

T. G. Paraskevakos 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).

  • Vending machine and method for automatic vending and returning of merchandise, particularly video cassette tapes
    Patent number: 4858743
    Abstract: An apparatus for and method of automatically vending merchandise to a patron, with the apparatus including display devices and input devices for interaction with the patron. At least one motor is provided for providing vertical and horizontal movement to an elevator which accesses the stored merchandise from respective column positions within the machine. The elevator is then returned to a NEUTRAL position and the merchandise is dumped or dispensed to the patron. The system can provide RENTAL, PURCHASE or RETURN of merchandise procedures along with various other functions related to vending operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Assignee: DataVend, Inc.
    Inventors: T. G. Paraskevakos, J. P. Paris