Patents by Inventor Tony O. Madruga

Tony O. Madruga 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).

  • Depository Unit With User Interaction
    Publication number: 20120004761
    Abstract: A depository unit with user interaction is described. In one example, the depository unit operates by receiving data entered by a user, checking the data for satisfaction of an entry condition, allowing access to a drop chute of a secured storage receptacle if the data satisfies the entry condition, determining whether an item is deposited in the drop chute, and providing a reward to the user if an item has been deposited in the drop chute.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventor: Tony O. Madruga
  • Delivery vault
    Patent number: 6347737
    Abstract: A specialized receptacle accommodates secure delivery of mail and small packages. The receptacle has a loading door hinged on the receptacle structure. The loading door has a main section and a secondary section that telescopes out of the main section as the loading door is opened. The telescoping section supports packages as they are delivered and prevents unauthorized access to the storage compartment of the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Inventor: Tony O. Madruga
  • Delivery vault
    Patent number: 6138910
    Abstract: A specialized receptacle accommodates secure delivery of mail and small packages. The receptacle has a loading door hinged on the receptacle structure. The loading door has a main section and a secondary section that telescopes out of the main section as the loading door is opened. The telescoping section supports packages as they are delivered and prevents unauthorized access to the storage compartment of the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: dVault, Inc.
    Inventor: Tony O. Madruga