Patents by Inventor Allan T. Soffer

Allan T. Soffer 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).

  • Security tip jar
    Patent number: 7321304
    Abstract: A security tip jar includes a vessel body and a removable base. The vessel body defines an open top designed for receiving a gratuity. The removable base forms a closed bottom of the vessel body. An electronic sensor is located in the removable base, and is adapted for sensing a disturbance of the vessel body. A protective cover is located over the electronic sensor. An alarm is operatively connected to the electronic sensor, and is adapted for activation upon disturbance of the vessel body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Inventor: Allan T. Soffer