Patents Assigned to A & A Merchandising Inc.
  • Patent number: 7100284
    Abstract: A razor head has blade members with straight front cutting edges which are mutually parallel and lie in a cutting plane. Imaginary median surfaces of the blade members are continuously curved from the cutting plane, from the cutting edges toward the rear edges. The razor has a handle with a pair of fork arms, the distal ends of which are connected to the head at positions adjacent the respective ends of the head. Each fork arm has a groove allowing pivoting of the distal end about a pivot axis parallel to the head axis. Each groove is filled with a resiliently deformable material which is deformed when a pivoting force is applied to the razor head during shaving and which restores the razor head to a normal position when the force is removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Knowledge & Merchandising, Inc. Ltd.
    Inventor: William Ashley King
  • Patent number: 6986416
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for securely monitoring the sales transactions in bulk vending machines are disclosed, the apparatus operable with at least one bulk vending machine having a coin mechanism that conventionally includes a coin plate, a selectively rotatable handle having a shaft extending radially therefrom, and a coin shuttle. The apparatus of this invention includes a lobe bearing cam mountable at the shaft and an adapter/sensor having first and second switches and an output interface mounted thereon, the switches oriented relative to one another so that the maximum amount of normal backlash (reverse rotation) of the coin plate during vending is accommodated (is less than the angular spread between the switches). The apparatus further includes a microprocessor connectable with the switches through the output interface for counting and recording sales indicated by activation of both of the switches in order, and circuitry for identifying occurrences of apparatus tampering or fault.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: American Coin Merchandising, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher E. Adams
  • Patent number: 6812254
    Abstract: A composition containing capsaicin together with other ingredients to neutralize the discomfort resulting from the application of capsaicin to the ski enabling treatment of many types of discomforts, including arthritis pain, neuropathy, post surgical scarring, hemorrhoid pain and itching, and pruritis without the discomfort normally associated with the topical application of capsaicin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Medical Merchandising Inc.
    Inventors: Teresa Leigh Barr, Stephen D. Holt
  • Patent number: 6653352
    Abstract: A composition containing capsicium extract together with other ingredients to neutralize the discomfort resulting from the application of capsicium extract to the skin enabling treatment of many types of discomforts, including arthritis pain, neuropathy, post surgical scarring, hemorrhoid pain and itching, and pruritis without the discomfort normally associated with the topical application of capsicium extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Medical Merchandising, Inc.
    Inventors: Teresa Leigh Barr, Stephen D. Holt
  • Patent number: 6573302
    Abstract: A cream comprising: a topical carrier wherein the topical carrier comprises a member selected from the group comprising lavender oil, myristal myristate, and other preservatives including, hypericum perforatum arnica montana capric acid; and 0.01 to 1.0 wt. % capsaicin; 2 to 10 wt. % an encapsulation agent selected from the group comprising colloidal oatmeal hydrogenated lecithin, dipotassium glycyrlhizinate and combinations thereof; esters of amino acid; a light scattering element having a particle size up to 100 nm.; and a histidine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Medical Merchandising, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Holt, Teresa Leigh Barr
  • Patent number: 6348501
    Abstract: A lotion for treating the symptoms of arthritis using capsaicin and an analgesics, and a method for making.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: Medical Merchandising, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Holt, Teresa Leigh Barr
  • Patent number: 6197823
    Abstract: A composition containing capsaicin together with other ingredients to neutralize the discomfort resulting from the application of capsaicin to the skin enabling treatment of many types of discomforts, including arthritis pain, neuropathy, post surgical scarring, hemorrhoid pain and itching, and pruritis without the discomfort normally associated with the topical application of capsaicin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: Medical Merchandising, Inc.
    Inventors: Teresa Leigh Barr, Stephen D. Holt
  • Patent number: 5856361
    Abstract: A composition containing capsaicin together with another ingredient to neutralize the discomfort resulting from the application of capsaicin to the skin can be used to treat many types of discomforts, including musculo-skeletal pain, neuralgia and neurpathies, without the discomfort normally associated with the topical application of capsaicin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: Medical Merchandising, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Holt, Timothy R. Laughlin
  • Patent number: 5854291
    Abstract: A composition containing capsaicin together with another ingredient to neutralize the discomfort resulting from the application of capsaicin to the skin can be used to treat many types of discomforts, including arthritis pain, hemorrhoid pain and itching, and poison ivy itching, without the discomfort normally associated with the topical application of capsaicin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Medical Merchandising, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy R. Laughlin, Stephen D. Holt
  • Patent number: 5492269
    Abstract: A collapsible or foldable container formed by sheet material comprising at least a bottom (15), a first pair of opposite side walls (12) (14) and a second pair of opposite side walls (11) (13). The bottom (15) and the second pair of side walls (11) (13) are respectively provided with folding guider means along their middle lines (42) (29) (32) which are coplanar. Also the two legs of two respective isosceles triangles defined by two isosceles triangular zones at the lower part of the two side walls (11) (13) are also provided with folding guider means. Thus the container can be easily collapsed into a planar structure to facilitate its carrying, storage, transport or disposal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1996
    Assignee: Sunglare Merchandising Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Sung
  • Patent number: 5351882
    Abstract: A display apparatus can be hung from a shelf edge or wall or mounted free-standing in a generally erect position from a counter-top surface. The display apparatus is formed from an integral paperboard blank and is folded to form a four-sided closed tube which can be compressed into a flat package for shipment. An easel support is provided at the rear wall of the display apparatus and includes two flaps which are slung away from the rear wall so as to interlock with one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Assignee: Comark Merchandising, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard G. Krautsack
  • Patent number: 5209391
    Abstract: Container apparatus is formed of integral paperboard and has a tubular body formed by a series of foldably interconnected sidewalls to form a hollow passageway between open ends. An internal divider wall is formed in the passageway between the open ends by a simple folding of the tubular body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1993
    Assignee: Comark Merchandising, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard G. Krautsack
  • Patent number: 5050747
    Abstract: A coupon display and dispensing unit has a plurality of channel members slidably supporting a plurality of removable modular rectangular coupon holders having coupon receiving and holding pockets formed therein. A base having a base dispenser pocket for holding promotional material to be dispensed supports the channel members and the removable modular rectangular coupon holders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1991
    Assignee: Comark Merchandising, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard G. Krautsack
  • Patent number: 4991335
    Abstract: A triangular mobile has a pair of substantially identical non-creased walls connected with each other and a creased wall connected along fold-lines to the non-creased walls. A triangular plug is pivotally attached to one of the non-creased walls to be pivoted into engagement with a foldable stop carried by the other of the non-creased walls and the creased wall to support the triangular mobile in an open display position. The triangular plug includes a hanger for suspending the triangular mobile from an overhead support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: Comark Merchandising, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard G. Krautsack
  • Patent number: 4854533
    Abstract: The present invention is a mounting assembly for mounting a display sign on either a vertical support or a horizontal support as part of a product display. The mounting assembly includes a sign holder, a brace for supporting the sign holder, and a universal attachment bracket for attachng the brace to either the vertical or the horizontal support. The bracket allows the brace to be attached at varying angles to the horizontal support (such as a shelf), and also allows the brace to be attached at different horizontal distances from the vertical support (such as a pegboard). The sign holder may be attached at varying angles relative to the brace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1989
    Assignee: Creative Products Merchandising, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony V. Sainato
  • Patent number: D502291
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Knowledge and Merchandising, Inc., Limited
    Inventor: William Ashley King
  • Patent number: D324790
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: Comark Merchandising, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard G. Krautsack
  • Patent number: D325480
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1992
    Assignee: Comark Merchandising, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard G. Krautsack
  • Patent number: D330738
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1992
    Assignee: Omni Merchandising, Inc.
    Inventor: David A. Lenhardt
  • Patent number: D410108
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Assignees: Design 4 Merchandising, Inc., Harold Reed Design
    Inventor: Harold F Reed