Patents by Inventor Guy Hart

Guy Hart 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).

  • Interactive Vending Machines and a Method of Operating Same
    Publication number: 20080230347
    Abstract: There is provided a vending machine for multiple product sales, including means for displaying multiple products; means for operating the machine and effecting the dispensing of any selected product; at least one display screen disposed adjacent to the means for displaying multiple products, and an electronic control unit for selectively controlling the display on the screen prior to, and/or during, and/or after a vending operation. A method for operating a vending machine is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2005
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Don Hart, Guy Hart
  • Article dispenser
    Patent number: 5782378
    Abstract: A gumball machine which has a transparent support column supporting a partially transparent gumball housing. The support column encloses several individual plates. The plates are spaced apart and arranged in a descending manner. Each of the plates has an opening located thereon so that a gumball can gravitationally descend from one plate to another and eventually ends up in a dispensing aperture for removal by a customer. The plates can also be manually manipulated by an exterior handle for additional customer amusement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Suncloud Inc.
    Inventors: Don Hart, Guy Hart
  • Gumball and candy machine
    Patent number: D530377
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Inventors: Don Hart, Guy Hart