Patents by Inventor Alice A. Johnson

Alice A. Johnson 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).

  • Patent number: 6000522
    Abstract: Present invention is a coin operable computer, having compiler memory compiled in both soft and hardware programs, with all supporting elements, an interfaced handshaking memory storage unit and modem card, arranged to run a sequential logic order of operations, in selectively dispensing a variety of products, from a coin operable vending machine after currency protocols have been satisfied, fetch data transactions, store to memory, and when called by a personal computer, transmit the stored data to owners personal computers or other peripheral operated devices, the present computer controlled vending machine provides owners a means of utilizing the art of computer science and modem technology to enhance monetary controls, and enhance profits, while providing consumers a variety of options in purchasing a product utilizing vending machines, as present computerized vending machine incorporates a multiple network of coin accepting units and a plurality of change back return paths, deleting the problem of one co
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: Alice A Johnson
    Inventor: Alice A Johnson
  • Patent number: 4136764
    Abstract: The embodiment of the invention disclosed herein is directed to a bread vending machine used for storing, displaying and selectively dispensing a plurality of packaged food articles, such as bread. The vending apparatus includes a housing structure having side, top, bottom and rear wall portions which are arranged to be constructed and assembled at a site where it is used as a floor mounting unit. The vending apparatus includes a plurality of discrete spaced apart compartments formed therein, and wherein each compartment is sized and configurated to receive packaged food articles substantially in the size and configuration of a loaf of bread. The vending apparatus further includes a corresponding plurality of discrete spaced apart hinged door members which form substantially entirely the front wall of the vending apparatus, and which door members each includes its own individual coin receiving and door lock release mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1979
    Inventor: Alice A. Johnson
  • Patent number: D415737
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignees: Joe Marchand, James Aidala, Alice Johnson
    Inventors: Alice A Johnson, James Aidala, Joseph M Marchand, Jr.