Patents by Inventor Donald L. Goris

Donald L. Goris 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 system for cigarette display case
    Patent number: 5252948
    Abstract: The system includes optical detectors, a control microprocessor, and an alarm. The detectors optically detect the presence of cartons within the shelf exit openings and emit carton-present signals upon such detection. The microprocessor is responsive to the signals and activates an alarm when a preselected detector signal pattern is observed. In the preferred embodiment, the alarm patterns include four signals within 15 seconds or one signal having a duration of 6.5 seconds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1993
    Assignee: Miquest Corporation
    Inventors: Donald L. Goris, David A. Noorman
  • Security system for cigarette display case
    Patent number: 5150101
    Abstract: An anti-pilferage alarm system for a cigarette carton display case. The system includes optical detectors, a control microprocessor, and an alarm. The detectors optically detect the presence of cartons within the shelf exit openings and emit carton-present signals upon such detection. The microprocessor is responsive to the signals and activates an alarm when a preselected detector signal pattern is observed. In the preferred embodiment, the alarm patterns include four signals within 15 seconds or one signal having a duration of 6.5 seconds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Assignee: MiQuest Corporation
    Inventors: Donald L. Goris, David A. Noorman