Patents by Inventor Billy Prim

Billy Prim 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).

  • Bottled water distribution method and bottle return apparatus
    Publication number: 20070012541
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for bottled beverage distribution. Apparatus includes bin, means for receiving bottles, sensor and receipt dispenser. Method of selling includes providing an inventory, assigning identification indicia, assigning first and second purchase prices and positioning apparatus for receiving, storing and dispensing receipt. Method of distributing includes delivering to a first location water bottles, positioning at a second location a receiving, storing and receipt dispensing apparatus, and retrieving empty bottles from the apparatus. Method of distributing includes creating an account, assigning a first amount charged for each bottle sold, assigning a second amount deducted from the first amount for each bottle received, delivering bottles and positioning a receiving, storing and receipt dispensing apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Applicant: PRIMO WATER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brent Boydston, Douglas Fullerton, Michael Gunter, Billy Prim, Robert Wiles