Patents by Inventor Daniel L. HORVATH

Daniel L. HORVATH 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: 11941957
    Abstract: A security device for a retail store display and method of use. The security device includes a securing element moveable, relative the retail store surface, from a first position to a second position to allow customer access to a product. An electromagnetic or electromagnetic lock is configured to lock the securing element in the first position, to further limit the customer access afforded by the securing element. The lockdown provided by the secondary lockdown mechanism can be used for additional protection during times of need, such as after hours or if employees are not on the sales floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: SENNCO SOLUTIONS INC
    Inventors: Christopher Alan Marszalek, Dale R. Liff, Andy Reynolds, Daniel L. Horvath, David Hefling
  • Patent number: 11896146
    Abstract: A product dispensing system includes a housing having lockable access, a forward viewing window and a lower output tray. Two or more trays are positioned within the housing, each tray of the trays accommodating a plurality of products, wherein each tray includes a self-contained motor and track configured to move the products responsive to a user action. The system additionally includes a selector for moving an indicator laterally between the two or more trays and a knob spaced apart from the selector for activating the motor to move the products forward and drop a single product into the output tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: SENNCO SOLUTIONS INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Sherretts, Daniel L. Horvath, Ryan R. G'Fellers
  • Patent number: 11647849
    Abstract: A security gate for a retail store shelf having one or more products includes a header and at least one hinge arranged in a horizontal alignment with the header. A rigid frame is connected to the header with the at least one hinge and a guard is positioned across the rigid frame, the guard preventing a user from removing the products. A latching mechanism connects the rigid frame to the header and urges a customer to use two hands to open the security gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: SENNCO SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel L. Horvath, Christopher Alan Marszalek, Dale R. Liff, George R. Liff
  • Publication number: 20220287479
    Abstract: A product dispensing system includes a housing having lockable access, a forward viewing window and a lower output tray. Two or more trays are positioned within the housing, each tray of the trays accommodating a plurality of products, wherein each tray includes a self-contained motor and track configured to move the products responsive to a user action. The system additionally includes a selector for moving an indicator laterally between the two or more trays and a knob spaced apart from the selector for activating the motor to move the products forward and drop a single product into the output tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Applicant: SENNCO SOLUTIONS INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey SHERRETTS, Daniel L. HORVATH, Ryan R. G'FELLERS
  • Publication number: 20210375106
    Abstract: A security device for a retail store display and method of use. The security device includes a securing element moveable, relative the retail store surface, from a first position to a second position to allow customer access to a product. An electromagnetic or electromagnetic lock is configured to lock the securing element in the first position, to further limit the customer access afforded by the securing element. The lockdown provided by the secondary lockdown mechanism can be used for additional protection during times of need, such as after hours or if employees are not on the sales floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: SENNCO SOLUTIONS INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Alan Marszalek, Dale R. Liff, Andy Reynolds, Daniel L. Horvath, David Hefling
  • Publication number: 20210106148
    Abstract: A security gate for a retail store shelf having one or more products includes a header and at least one hinge arranged in a horizontal alignment with the header. A rigid frame is connected to the header with the at least one hinge and a guard is positioned across the rigid frame, the guard preventing a user from removing the products. A latching mechanism connects the rigid frame to the header and urges a customer to use two hands to open the security gate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Applicant: SENNCO SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel L. HORVATH, Christopher Alan MARSZALEK, Dale R. LIFF, George R. LIFF