Patents Assigned to Count & Crush Systems, LLC
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Methods and apparatus for managing information in connection with an account-based recycling program
Patent number: 11636535Abstract: Methods and apparatus for managing information relating to recycling activities are described. One embodiment described herein is directed to a method for accessing aggregated recycling information for use and/or display in connection with an account-based recycling program. The method comprises receiving first and second container information, the first container information concerning a plurality of first containers for a first recycling transaction and the second container information concerning a plurality of second containers for a second recycling transaction. The first and second container information is stored and associated account information concerning at least one consumer account. The method further comprises accessing, in response to receiving a query relating to a plurality of recycling transactions, information relating to at least the first and second containers so as to enable the use and/or display of aggregated recycling information.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Count & Crush Systems, LLCInventors: William Hunscher, Frank Whittier -
Methods and apparatus for managing information in connection with an account-based recycling program
Patent number: 11037235Abstract: Methods and apparatus for managing information relating to recycling activities are described. One embodiment described herein is directed to a method for accessing aggregated recycling information for use and/or display in connection with an account-based recycling program. The method comprises receiving first and second container information, the first container information concerning a plurality of first containers for a first recycling transaction and the second container information concerning a plurality of second containers for a second recycling transaction. The first and second container information is stored and associated account information concerning at least one consumer account. The method further comprises accessing, in response to receiving a query relating to a plurality of recycling transactions, information relating to at least the first and second containers so as to enable the use and/or display of aggregated recycling information.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Count & Crush Systems, LLCInventors: William Hunscher, Frank Whittier -
METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING INFORMATION IN CONNECTION WITH AN ACCOUNT-BASED RECYCLING PROGRAM
Publication number: 20200211102Abstract: Methods and apparatus for managing information relating to recycling activities are described. One embodiment described herein is directed to a method for accessing aggregated recycling information for use and/or display in connection with an account-based recycling program. The method comprises receiving first and second container information, the first container information concerning a plurality of first containers for a first recycling transaction and the second container information concerning a plurality of second containers for a second recycling transaction. The first and second container information is stored and associated account information concerning at least one consumer account. The method further comprises accessing, in response to receiving a query relating to a plurality of recycling transactions, information relating to at least the first and second containers so as to enable the use and/or display of aggregated recycling information.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: July 2, 2020Applicant: Count & Crush Systems, LLCInventors: William Hunscher, Frank Whittier -
Methods and apparatus for managing information in connection with an account-based recycling program
Patent number: 10607283Abstract: Methods and apparatus for managing information relating to recycling activities are described. One embodiment described herein is directed to a method for accessing aggregated recycling information for use and/or display in connection with an account-based recycling program. The method comprises receiving first and second container information, the first container information concerning a plurality of first containers for a first recycling transaction and the second container information concerning a plurality of second containers for a second recycling transaction. The first and second container information is stored and associated account information concerning at least one consumer account. The method further comprises accessing, in response to receiving a query relating to a plurality of recycling transactions, information relating to at least the first and second containers so as to enable the use and/or display of aggregated recycling information.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Count & Crush Systems, LLCInventors: William Hunscher, Frank Whittier -
METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING INFORMATION IN CONNECTION WITH AN ACCOUNT-BASED RECYCLING PROGRAM
Publication number: 20190019248Abstract: Methods and apparatus for managing information relating to recycling activities are described. One embodiment described herein is directed to a method for accessing aggregated recycling information for use and/or display in connection with an account-based recycling program. The method comprises receiving first and second container information, the first container information concerning a plurality of first containers for a first recycling transaction and the second container information concerning a plurality of second containers for a second recycling transaction. The first and second container information is stored and associated account information concerning at least one consumer account. The method further comprises accessing, in response to receiving a query relating to a plurality of recycling transactions, information relating to at least the first and second containers so as to enable the use and/or display of aggregated recycling information.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: Count & Crush Systems, LLCInventors: William Hunscher, Frank Whittier -
Methods and apparatus for managing information in connection with an account-based recycling program
Patent number: 10089685Abstract: Methods and apparatus for managing information relating to recycling activities are described. One embodiment described herein is directed to a method for accessing aggregated recycling information for use and/or display in connection with an account-based recycling program. The method comprises receiving first and second container information, the first container information concerning a plurality of first containers for a first recycling transaction and the second container information concerning a plurality of second containers for a second recycling transaction. The first and second container information is stored and associated account information concerning at least one consumer account. The method further comprises accessing, in response to receiving a query relating to a plurality of recycling transactions, information relating to at least the first and second containers so as to enable the use and/or display of aggregated recycling information.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Count & Crush Systems, LLCInventors: William Hunscher, Frank Whittier -
METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING INFORMATION IN CONNECTION WITH AN ACCOUNT-BASED RECYCLING PROGRAM
Publication number: 20170236200Abstract: Methods and apparatus for managing information relating to recycling activities are described. One embodiment described herein is directed to a method for accessing aggregated recycling information for use and/or display in connection with an account-based recycling program. The method comprises receiving first and second container information, the first container information concerning a plurality of first containers for a first recycling transaction and the second container information concerning a plurality of second containers for a second recycling transaction. The first and second container information is stored and associated account information concerning at least one consumer account. The method further comprises accessing, in response to receiving a query relating to a plurality of recycling transactions, information relating to at least the first and second containers so as to enable the use and/or display of aggregated recycling information.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: Count & Crush Systems, LLCInventors: William Hunscher, Frank Whittier -
Publication number: 20160253636Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for administering a recycling program having one or more vendor participants. An exemplary method involves electronically receiving an indication of a quantity of recycled goods corresponding to at least one of the one or more vendor participants, calculating a coupon value applicable to the purchase of new goods from at least one of the one or more vendor participants based at least in part on the indication, and electronically transmitting and/or electronically storing the coupon value to provide the coupon value to a consumer as a reward for providing the recycled goods.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Applicant: Count & Crush Systems, LLCInventors: George C. Kyle, JR., George A. Mayo
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Publication number: 20150235184Abstract: An electronic terminal is described for us in the context of recycling activity. The terminal can be located at a recycling return center. The terminal can provide a consumer with access to the consumer's recycling account information. The terminal can include a scanner for identifying the consumer. Methods of operation of the terminal are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: Count & Crush Systems, LLCInventors: William Hunscher, Frank Whittier, Tracy Hawkins
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METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING INFORMATION IN CONNECTION WITH AN ACCOUNT-BASED RECYCLING PROGRAM
Publication number: 20150235185Abstract: Methods and apparatus for managing information relating to recycling activities are described. One embodiment described herein is directed to a method for accessing aggregated recycling information for use and/or display in connection with an account-based recycling program. The method comprises receiving first and second container information, the first container information concerning a plurality of first containers for a first recycling transaction and the second container information concerning a plurality of second containers for a second recycling transaction. The first and second container information is stored and associated account information concerning at least one consumer account. The method further comprises accessing, in response to receiving a query relating to a plurality of recycling transactions, information relating to at least the first and second containers so as to enable the use and/or display of aggregated recycling information.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: Count & Crush Systems, LLCInventors: William Hunscher, Frank Whittier -
Methods and apparatus for managing information in connection with an account-based recycling program
Patent number: 9047652Abstract: Methods and apparatus for managing information relating to recycling activities are described. One embodiment described herein is directed to a method for accessing aggregated recycling information for use and/or display in connection with an account-based recycling program. The method comprises receiving first and second container information, the first container information concerning a plurality of first containers for a first recycling transaction and the second container information concerning a plurality of second containers for a second recycling transaction. The first and second container information is stored and associated account information concerning at least one to consumer account. The method further comprises accessing, in response to receiving a query relating to a plurality of recycling transactions, information relating to at least the first and second containers so as to enable the use and/or display of aggregated recycling information.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2012Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: Count & Crush Systems, LLCInventors: William Hunscher, Frank Whittier -
Publication number: 20140108272Abstract: Embodiments of the invention enable an organization to nominate itself to receive proceeds from consumer recycling activity. For example, some embodiments enable an organization to request that an account be established to which proceeds from recycling activity are to be directed. Upon the account being established, the organization may be provided with a set of receptacles (e.g., beverage container collection bags), which the organization may hand out to potential donors. Each receptacle may include an identifier that allows the account to be identified. Donors may collect recyclable beverage containers in his/her receptacle over time, and bring the receptacle to a return center when it becomes full, at a designated time (e.g., to meet a suggested deadline set by the organization), or at any other suitable time. The recyclable containers in the receptacle may be processed, and a value to be provided in exchange for the containers may be determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Count & Crush Systems, LLCInventors: George A. Mayo, George C. Kyle, JR.
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Patent number: 8630944Abstract: Embodiments of the invention enable an organization to nominate itself to receive proceeds from consumer recycling activity. For example, some embodiments enable an organization to request that an account be established to which proceeds from recycling activity are to be directed. Upon the account being established, the organization may be provided with a set of receptacles (e.g., beverage container collection bags), which the organization may hand out to potential donors. Each receptacle may include an identifier that allows the account to be identified. Donors may collect recyclable beverage containers in his/her receptacle over time, and bring the receptacle to a return center when it becomes full, at a designated time (e.g., to meet a suggested deadline set by the organization), or at any other suitable time. The recyclable containers in the receptacle may be processed, and a value to be provided in exchange for the containers may be determined.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2011Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Count & Crush Systems, LLCInventors: George A. Mayo, George Clayton Kyle, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130297388Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for administering a recycling program having one or more vendor participants. An exemplary method involves electronically receiving an indication of a quantity of recycled goods corresponding to at least one of the one or more vendor participants, calculating a coupon value applicable to the purchase of new goods from at least one of the one or more vendor participants based at least in part on the indication, and electronically transmitting and/or electronically storing the coupon value to provide the coupon value to a consumer as a reward for providing the recycled goods.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: Count & Crush Systems, LLCInventors: George C. Kyle, JR., George A. Mayo
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Publication number: 20130030988Abstract: Embodiments of the invention enable an organization to nominate itself to receive proceeds from consumer recycling activity. For example, some embodiments enable an organization to request that an account be established to which proceeds from recycling activity are to be directed. Upon the account being established, the organization may be provided with a set of receptacles (e.g., beverage container collection bags), which the organization may hand out to potential donors. Each receptacle may include an identifier that allows the account to be identified. Donors may collect recyclable beverage containers in his/her receptacle over time, and bring the receptacle to a return center when it becomes full, at a designated time (e.g., to meet a suggested deadline set by the organization), or at any other suitable time. The recyclable containers in the receptacle may be processed, and a value to be provided in exchange for the containers may be determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: Count & Crush Systems, LLCInventors: George A. Mayo, George Clayton Kyle, JR.
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METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING INFORMATION IN CONNECTION WITH AN ACCOUNT-BASED RECYCLING PROGRAM
Publication number: 20120292387Abstract: Methods and apparatus for managing information relating to recycling activities are described. One embodiment described herein is directed to a method for accessing aggregated recycling information for use and/or display in connection with an account-based recycling program. The method comprises receiving first and second container information, the first container information concerning a plurality of first containers for a first recycling transaction and the second container information concerning a plurality of second containers for a second recycling transaction. The first and second container information is stored and associated account information concerning at least one to consumer account. The method further comprises accessing, in response to receiving a query relating to a plurality of recycling transactions, information relating to at least the first and second containers so as to enable the use and/or display of aggregated recycling information.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: Count & Crush Systems, LLCInventors: William Hunscher, Frank Whittier