Vending Machine Patents (Class D20/1)
Stamp, ticket, or insurance type (1) (Class D20/2)
Simulative (Class D20/3)
Multiple diverse article or plural compartment, e.g., beverage, food, etc. (Class D20/4)
Periodical, e.g., newspaper, etc. (Class D20/6)
Gum ball type (3) (Class D20/7)
Element or attachment (Class D20/8)
  • Door for automatic vending machine
    Patent number: 6584715
    Abstract: A door for automatic vending machine in which a door structure having an item sample display unit is,improved according to the invention. In the door for the automatic vending machine, a concave portion 5 of a large door 2 made by one press molding is available for an item sample display unit 3 in which the item samples 6 are displayed on each of three stairs, four fluorescent lamps 7 illuminating the item samples 6 and an advertisement 8 provided under the item samples 6 are installed, each of three lamps being provided on lower portion of the item samples 6 and the other one of the lamps being provided on uppermost portion of the item sample display unit 3, and circumference of the item sample display unit 3 is covered with a small door 4 made by a transparent material 10 and having a frame 9.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Toshiro Fujii, Takuya Koyanagi, Tsugio Hanyuda, Koji Hachii, Toshiyuki Horiguchi, Kenji Sakanoue
  • Curved panel construction for a merchandiser
    Patent number: 5584547
    Abstract: This panel assembly (30) for a merchandiser (10) includes frame assembly (34) includes attached to the merchandiser and wall (22) and an aracuate translucent sheet (34). The frame assembly (34) includes opposed side retaining rails (36) receiving the flexed arcuate sheet (34) in retained relation, a lower base member (46) having an arcuate front wall (52), and an upper cap member (56) having an arcuate front wall (62). The panel assembly (30) includes a back-lighting assembly (80) for illuminating the translucent sheet (34).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Assignee: True Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Steven L. Trulaske, Sr.
  • Vending machine assembly
    Patent number: D437355
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: Parkway Machine Corporation
    Inventors: Steven A. Kovens, Michael T. Gootee, Robert H. Tegtmeier, Ronald F. Deuel
  • Vending machine and stand
    Patent number: D503743
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Inventors: Douglas C. Huffer, Fred Lowery, Gary Petersen, Keith Gausmann, Samuel Joseph Marino, Michael T. Kopczewski, Jay F. Perkins, Doug Drenten, Jeffrey T. DeBord, Kenneth Boyle, Robert Brueckner, John C. Thomas
  • Counter top vending unit
    Patent number: D440254
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Inventor: Lester Dean Moore
  • Reverse vending machine for empty beverage containers
    Patent number: D441022
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Tomra Systems OY
    Inventor: Jukka Vaajakallio
  • Reverse vending machine for empty beverage containers
    Patent number: D441023
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventor: Jukka Vaajakallio
  • Dispensing unit for distributing shaving tools
    Patent number: D441024
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventor: Benjamin Villalta
  • Vending machine
    Patent number: D445458
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Tomy Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Akira Tomioka
  • Terminal for a vehicle washing machine
    Patent number: D511358
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignee: Washtec Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Heike Förster, Melitta Müller, Georg Wimmer
  • Coin-operated fragrance spray vending dispenser
    Patent number: D451552
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Inventor: Charles W. Moses, Jr.
  • Vending machine
    Patent number: D518855
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: National Vending Asset Management Limited
    Inventors: Graham Robert Worthington, Graeme Robert Charles Riddell, Alister John Sides
  • Vending machine
    Patent number: D519159
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: National Vending Asset Management Limited
    Inventors: Graham Robert Worthington, Graeme Robert Charles Riddell, Alister John Sides
  • Vending machine
    Patent number: D520064
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: National Vending Asset Management Limited
    Inventors: Graham Robert Worthington, Graeme Robert Charles Riddell, Alister John Sides
  • Multi-functional vending machine
    Patent number: D523902
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Inventors: Mark A. Sloss, Trevor Gayle
  • Cosmetic dispenser
    Patent number: D465810
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: IMX Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Charles P. Hines, Jr.
  • Wireless internet vending machine
    Patent number: D540389
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Hotspot Wireless, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard J. Melanson
  • Vending machine
    Patent number: D541349
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Coin Free, LLC
    Inventor: Richard Krampe
  • Car wash entry station
    Patent number: D472932
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation Inc.
    Inventors: Mark N. Showers, Dave Gagnon, Kimmo Ukkola
  • Car wash entry station
    Patent number: D473593
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation Inc.
    Inventors: Mark N. Showers, Dave Gagnon, Kimmo Ukkola
  • Product dispenser
    Patent number: D357503
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Inventors: Michael J. Perry, Randy McCall
  • Mini vending machine
    Patent number: D358427
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1995
    Assignee: Kash 'N Gold, Ltd.
    Inventor: Kash Gobindram
  • Automated vending machine for custom engraved products
    Patent number: D362689
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1995
    Assignee: Quick-Tag, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Goldman, William J. Stone, III, Alexander M. Shenderovich
  • Popcorn vending machine
    Patent number: D365370
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Inventor: Mitchell G. Yurchak
  • Fry machine
    Patent number: D368619
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Assignee: Fry Factory, Inc.
    Inventor: Jack C. Garber
  • Enclosure for housing and displaying a public telephone and foodstuff dispensers
    Patent number: D368907
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Assignee: Triangle Telephone Company
    Inventor: Hazen G. Lancaster, Jr.
  • Vending display machine
    Patent number: D370030
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Assignee: Mars GB Limited
    Inventors: Barry Wingate, Kathleen G. Peeples, John A. Wickman, Peter F. Kenaghan, Frank E. Mars
  • Module for a vending display machine
    Patent number: D371392
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Assignee: Mars GB Limited
    Inventors: Barry Wingate, Kathleen G. Peeples, John A. Wickman, Peter F. Kenaghan, Frank E. Mars
  • Diaper dispenser
    Patent number: D372272
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventor: Sharon A. Frisch
  • Vending machine housing
    Patent number: D376819
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1996
    Inventor: Duncan J. Milcetic
  • Vending machine
    Patent number: D377504
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Inventor: Josef W. Schwarzli
  • CD vending machine
    Patent number: D378919
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Inventors: Lathan D. Gareiss, Brenda C. Campbell
  • Rotary vane display for a vending machine
    Patent number: D380010
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1997
    Assignee: Powergraphic Displays Limited
    Inventors: Edward Maurice Pierce Butler, Richard Julian Bright
  • Vending machine
    Patent number: D384107
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Assignee: Designer Fragrances, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Herbert C. Davis
  • Vending machine for beverages
    Patent number: D384976
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Assignee: Pepsico, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert G. McGarrah
  • Vending maching for beverages
    Patent number: D384977
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Assignee: Pepsico, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert G. McGarrah
  • Popcorn vending machine
    Patent number: D388466
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Inventor: Mitchell G. Yurchak
  • Vending machine for beverages
    Patent number: D388831
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: Pepsico, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert G. McGarrah
  • Water dispensing vending machine
    Patent number: D390272
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Assignee: Pure Fill Corporation
    Inventor: Timothy J. DiSanto
  • Wall-mounted hairspray dispenser
    Patent number: D401628
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Inventor: Elizabeth J. Zurwick
  • Public electronic services terminal
    Patent number: D402782
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventor: Timothy P. Johnson
  • Customer interface panel for a transaction terminal
    Patent number: D405584
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark A. DePietro, Jeffrey M. Kalman
  • Vending machine
    Patent number: D405833
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: Imaging Technologies
    Inventor: Gerry Mussett
  • Vending machine
    Patent number: D409247
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Inventor: Rohani Bercier
  • Golf ball dispenser
    Patent number: D420706
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Inventors: Glenn Weatherby, Don Weatherby, Craig Robrahn, Jamie Beene
  • Vending machine
    Patent number: D421464
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Intune Inc.
    Inventor: Joe Risolia
  • Vending machine island
    Patent number: D422026
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Assignee: Machine-O-Matic Limited
    Inventor: Josef W. Schwarzli
  • Reverse vending machine
    Patent number: D422314
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: Tomra Systems ASA
    Inventor: Roy H.ang.vard Tandberg
  • Ice dispensing vending machine
    Patent number: D428929
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Inventor: Antonio A. Hernandez
  • Vending machine
    Patent number: D431837
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Assignee: The Northwestern Corporation
    Inventor: Richard K. Bolen