Patents by Inventor Frank D. Byrley

Frank D. Byrley 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).

  • Electronic marketing apparatus and method
    Patent number: 5962831
    Abstract: An apparatus for processing consumer transactions and recording them on a consumer's magnetic stripe card is disclosed, having a magnetic stripe reader, a magnetic stripe encoder, a printer and an account processing station. In one arrangement, a plurality of such apparatus are operatively connected to a master accounting station through an automatic communication system. A method for processing consumer transactions and a method for producing a promotional game are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignee: Retail Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank D. Byrley
  • Vending machine for particulate comestibles
    Patent number: 5018615
    Abstract: A vending machine for particulate comestibles that includes a conveyor screw for delivering a predetermined quantity of particulate comestibles accurately and includes a perforated plate located below the screw that functions to remove undersized particulate comestibles so that they will not be delivered to the purchaser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1991
    Inventor: Frank D. Byrley
  • Popcorn vending machine
    Patent number: D309919
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1990
    Inventor: Frank D. Byrley
  • Snack dispenser
    Patent number: D310939
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1990
    Inventor: Frank D. Byrley