Patents by Inventor Gerald J. Parle

Gerald J. Parle 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).

  • Apparatus and method for single or multiple temperature zone(s) in refrigerated vending machine
    Patent number: 9373210
    Abstract: An automated vending machine that can be selectively configured to include one or several temperature zones. A single refrigeration system and universal interior allows easy and economical assembly into a one, two, or three temperature zone machine. Thermal breaks and dividers are used to partition zones, when needed. The basic vending machine cabinet, dispensers, and controls are not changed between configurations. In one aspect, a universal air duct can be used for all three configurations, with minor changes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Fawn Engineering Corporation
    Inventors: Francis A. Wittern, Jr., Gerald J. Parle
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SINGLE OR MULTIPLE TEMPERATURE ZONE(S) IN REFRIGERATED VENDING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20130284758
    Abstract: An automated vending machine that can be selectively configured to include one or several temperature zones. A single refrigeration system and universal interior allows easy and economical assembly into a one, two, or three temperature zone machine. Thermal breaks and dividers are used to partition zones, when needed. The basic vending machine cabinet, dispensers, and controls are not changed between configurations. In one aspect, a universal air duct can be used for all three configurations, with minor changes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Francis A. Wittern, JR., Gerald J. Parle
  • Apparatus and method for single or multiple temperature zone(s) in refrigerated vending machine
    Patent number: 8505318
    Abstract: An automated vending machine that can be selectively configured to include one or several temperature zones. A single refrigeration system and universal interior allows easy and economical assembly into a one, two, or three temperature zone machine. Thermal breaks and dividers are used to partition zones, when needed. The basic vending machine cabinet, dispensers, and controls are not changed between configurations. In one aspect, a universal air duct can be used for all three configurations, with minor changes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Fawn Engineering Corporation
    Inventors: Francis A. Wittern, Jr., Gerald J. Parle
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SINGLE OR MULTIPLE TEMPERATURE ZONE(S) IN REFRIGERATED VENDING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20120151947
    Abstract: An automated vending machine that can be selectively configured to include one or several temperature zones. A single refrigeration system and universal interior allows easy and economical assembly into a one, two, or three temperature zone machine. Thermal breaks and dividers are used to partition zones, when needed. The basic vending machine cabinet, dispensers, and controls are not changed between configurations. In one aspect, a universal air duct can be used for all three configurations, with minor changes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: FAWN ENGINEERING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Francis A. Wittern, JR., Gerald J. Parle
  • Apparatus and method for single or multiple temperature zone(s) in refrigerated vending machine
    Patent number: 8151598
    Abstract: An automated vending machine that can be selectively configured to include one or several temperature zones. A single refrigeration system and universal interior allows easy and economical assembly into a one, two, or three temperature zone machine. Thermal breaks and dividers are used to partition zones, when needed. The basic vending machine cabinet, dispensers, and controls are not changed between configurations. In one aspect, a universal air duct can be used for all three configurations, with minor changes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Fawn Engineering Corporation
    Inventors: Francis A. Wittern, Jr., Gerald J. Parle