Patents by Inventor Felix Guindulain Vidondo

Felix Guindulain Vidondo 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: 6672482
    Abstract: Direct sugar dispensing system in automatic hot beverage vending machines, being of the type of automatic hot beverage vending machines, for beverages such as coffee, tea or hot chocolate, in whose selection a cup (4) is provided which the selected product is poured into. There are also other elements, in such a way that the sugar storage compartment (5) is assembled with its outlet over the receiving point of the cups (4) which the selected product is poured into and close to them. In the sugar outlet for direct dispensing into the corresponding cup (4) which the selected product is poured into, there is a gate (13) operated by a motor or coil (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Jofemar, S.A.
    Inventor: Félix Guindulain Vidondo
  • Publication number: 20030224853
    Abstract: Prize recreational machine, being of the type of prize recreational machine that functions by means of the insertion of coins and can have very variable game dynamics, and presenting the corresponding operating push-buttons, the machine (1) comprising a set (2) in which are grouped a mouth (3) for insertion of coins with a guiding duct to the validation selector, a mouth (4) for the introduction of banknotes, related to the validation device for them, and a collector (5) for collecting the coins expelled from the machine, all of them being in proximity and at an ergonomic height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventor: Felix Guindulain Vidondo
  • Publication number: 20030222097
    Abstract: System for transporting and elevating coins in prize recreational machines, being of the type of prize recreational machine that functions by introducing coins and awarding cash prizes, in such a way that the system for transporting and elevating coins comprises a pair of continuous elastic transporter belts (4) and (5) guided by some cylindrical bodies, with at least one of the cylindrical bodies for guiding the pair of continuous transporter belts acting as a drive element due to the corresponding motor transmitting movement to it, in such a way that a first continuous elastic transporter belt (4) is mounted between a pair of cylindrical bodies (6) and (7) aligned in a vertical position, while the second continuous elastic transporter belt (5) is mounted between an upper cylindrical body (8) and a pair of lower cylindrical bodies (9) and (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventor: Felix Guindulain Vidondo
  • Publication number: 20030209150
    Abstract: System for preparing hot beverages in automatic vending machines, of the known type of hot beverage vending machines, and especially for the preparation of coffee, having a distribution chamber (6), a shaft (5) which by one of its ends connects rotatably, a pair of movement transmitting connecting rods (4). The shaft (5) is guided by a first pair of through side guides (8) materialized in the side walls (25) of the assembly body (1) of the whole system, whose pair of grooves (8) has a first horizontal section (9) and a second section (10) inclined with respect to the second production preparation position. A second guiding shaft (11) collaborates in the guiding of the distribution chamber (6) by a second pair of side guides (12) materialized in the side walls (25) of the assembly body (1) of the whole system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventor: Felix Guindulain Vidondo
  • Patent number: 6598732
    Abstract: Improvements in patent of invention P9800864 for: vending machine, being of the type of vending machines that include refrigerating equipment keeping refrigerated products adequately preserved until they are consumed, the products to be dispensed being in some compartments, in order to be moved one by one by respective bodies (2) rotatably connected to a chain (3) geared between a pair of pinions (4). The base where the products are deposited is open in the center and in relation to whose opening there is the chain (3), in such a way that the bodies (2) have a center recess underneath whose sides there are respective lugs (9) and having in relation to the outside surface of the lugs (9) respective pivots (11), in orthogonal position towards the outside, which are positioned under the respective strips (6) that comprise the base where the products are deposited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Jofemar, S.A.
    Inventor: Félix Guindulain Vidondo
  • Publication number: 20020166872
    Abstract: Direct sugar dispensing system in automatic hot beverage vending machines, being of the type of automatic hot beverage vending machines, for beverages such as coffee, tea or hot chocolate, in whose selection a cup (4) is provided which the selected product is poured into. There are also other elements, in such a way that the sugar storage compartment (5) is assembled with its outlet over the receiving point of the cups (4) which the selected product is poured into and close to them. In the sugar outlet for direct dispensing into the corresponding cup (4) which the selected product is poured into, there is a gate (13) operated by a motor or coil (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventor: Felix Guindulain Vidondo
  • Publication number: 20020162851
    Abstract: The system for conveying a selected product to a collection compartment in automatic vending machines is especially suitable for automatic tobacco vending machines, in which a unitary extraction from a storage unit is carried out once a product has been selected so as to deliver the product to the collection compartment. The system comprises a pair of elastic conveyor belts (4, 5) guided by certain cylindrical bodies (6), which can be aided by some freely rotating rods (7), with one of the cylindrical bodies (6) acting on each one of the elastic belts as a drive element for transmitting independent movement to them. A first elastic belt (4) is fitted in order to define an initial horizontal section (8) under the storage units (2) with a second section (9) in a vertical position on one side of the machine, while the second conveyor belt (5) is fitted in a position backing onto the vertical section (9) of the first belt (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventor: Felix Guindulain Vidondo
  • Publication number: 20020125266
    Abstract: Improvements in patent of invention P9800864 for: vending machine, being of the type of vending machines that include refrigerating equipment keeping refrigerated products adequately preserved until they are consumed, the products to be dispensed being in some compartments, in order to be moved one by one by respective bodies (2) rotatably connected to a chain (3) geared between a pair of pinions (4). The base where the products are deposited is open in the center and in relation to whose opening there is the chain (3), in such a way that the bodies (2) have a center recess underneath whose sides there are respective lugs (9) and having in relation to the outside surface of the lugs (9) respective pivots (11), in orthogonal position towards the outside, which are positioned under the respective strips (6) that comprise the base where the products are deposited.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventor: Felix Guindulain Vidondo
  • Patent number: 6425471
    Abstract: Improved coin selector of the type being incorporated in any kind of machines operated by means of the insertion of coins to be validated, the selector (1) comprising an anti-thread safety mechanism constituted by a generally L-shaped lever (3) that is positioned in respect of the coin inlet opening (2), that is rotably mounted in respect of a shaft (4) by the end of one of its wings, while its other wing, in its resting position, crosses the coin passage channel (5) and interferes, by its free end, the beam of a pair of photodiodes (6), it being provided below the lever (3) with a feeler (7) of a general L-shape being rotable by its vertex, one of its wings (9) having a shape of a truncated cone that, in its resting position, crosses the coin passage channel (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: Jofemar, S.A.
    Inventor: Félix Guindulain Vidondo
  • Patent number: 6357621
    Abstract: Distributor machine of the type comprising a cooling unit for preserving cooled food products until they are consumed, the distributor comprising rectangular trays (2) which are arranged horizontally and which rotate independently from each other with respect to an axis (10) relative to a front apex; said trays (2) are provided with longitudinal compartments (3) of which the basis has a central longitudinal opening with respect to which are arranged rotary chains between two horizontal axis (5) operated by the corresponding motor (6) in order to displace the selected products (15) towards a reception tray (7) and convey them to the mouth (17) for collection by the user, the tray (7) being in a transversal position with respect to the feed direction of the products when ejected from the corresponding compartment (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Jofemar, S.A.
    Inventor: Félix Guindulain Vidondo
  • Publication number: 20020017530
    Abstract: System for the activation of the coin selector for cigarette vending machines, being of the type of cigarette vending machines that include a coin selector for validation thereof, the system comprising activating means of the selector of the machine, for a certain amount of time, for the recognition of the coins inserted for the purchase of the desired product, supervising and controlling the sale of cigarettes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Inventor: Felix Guindulain Vidondo
  • Publication number: 20010015376
    Abstract: Combined system of automatic selling of products and services, useful to be included in all types of automatic vending machines, that comprises the inclusion in an automatic machine (1), of a module (21) that has service operating means, the machine (1) having the corresponding product selection pushbuttons (5) and a service selection push button (4), the service module (21) having a display (7) designating the payment means for the service designated on display (3) of the automatic machine when the service is selected, as well as the service operating buttons (12) and service rendering elements (14), the service control circuit (13) being controlled by the main control electronics (8) and connected to the telephone line (15).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Publication date: August 23, 2001
    Applicant: JOFEMAR, S.A.
    Inventor: Felix Guindulain Vidondo
  • Patent number: 6223935
    Abstract: Self-positionable device for holding products in dispensing machines, particularly cigarette packets, said machines being operated by inserting coins and having series of compartments adjacent to each other and wherein are piled the various trademarks of cigarettes, the self-positioned device comprising essentially a rod (1) which, in its operational position, is arranged in relation to the open face of the corresponding compartment (2) said rod being housed with some play into a housing (3) while it is biased by a spring (4) at its upper end towards its operational position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Jofemar, S.A.
    Inventor: Félix Guindulain Vidondo
  • Patent number: 6059089
    Abstract: A coin discriminator system having a massive body integrally incorporated into one of the side walls of a passage channel for coins and which projects slightly outwardly form the level of the side wall towards the passage channel. The rolling coin strikes the transducer to produce mechanical vibrations which are transformed into electrical vibrations by a transducer and an electronic device. The massive body has a curved or spherical surface in relation to the projecting section of the wall. The base of the passage channel through which the coins roll has a slant so that the coins rolling along the channel abut against the side wall of the channel in which the massive body has been positioned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Inversiones Taconera, S.L.
    Inventor: Felix Guindulain Vidondo
  • Patent number: 5067634
    Abstract: Single product extractor, which is useful in automatic vending machines, which are coin operated, and which are mainly cigarette machines, consisting of a motor 3 which transmits the movement to a pinion 9 which locks in a toothed wheel 8 to which a cam 6 connects rotatably and eccentrically which by its other end connects to the L-shaped strip 4 where the packs 10 rest, by means of a pair of lugs 5. The spin axis of the L-shaped strip 4 serves as the spin axis of a strip 12, assisted by a spring, retaining the second pack while the first one is being expelled. The horizontal arm of the strip 4, where the packs rest, has a profile for placement of a micro 14 and of a pair of grooves for housing the respective pins 13.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1991
    Assignee: Jofemar, S.A.
    Inventor: Felix Guindulain Vidondo