Patents by Inventor Harry Dilling

Harry Dilling 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).

  • ADAPTABLE CAR WASH MESSAGING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100219039
    Abstract: A method of providing information to a user of a car wash is disclosed. The method includes receiving from a car wash one or more signals representing one or more payments. One or more signals are received from the car wash representing a value of one or more car wash functions purchased with the one or more payments. An indication is recorded of the value of the one or more car wash functions purchased with the one or more payments. The method also includes providing information that includes the indication of the value of the one or more car wash functions purchased with the one or more payments. Other illustrative embodiments pertain to a vending machine messaging device and a car wash.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventors: Mark G. Ringdahl, Harry Dilling
  • Car wash with responsive bonus function
    Patent number: 7637365
    Abstract: A car wash includes a controller having an input element and an output element. The input element is configured to receive an input representing a payment. The output element is in operative communication with the input element, and is configured to assign an output comprising a bonus value of a product or service to be dispensed if the payment is of a preferred form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Inventors: Mark G. Ringdahl, Harry Dilling
  • Adaptable car wash messaging system
    Publication number: 20060144430
    Abstract: A method of providing information to a user of a car wash is disclosed. The method includes receiving from a car wash one or more signals representing one or more payments. One or more signals are received from the car wash representing a value of one or more car wash functions purchased with the one or more payments. An indication is recorded of the value of the one or more car wash functions purchased with the one or more payments. The method also includes providing information that includes the indication of the value of the one or more car wash functions purchased with the one or more payments. Other illustrative embodiments pertain to a vending machine messaging device and a car wash.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2006
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Ringdahl, Harry Dilling
  • Car wash with responsive bonus function
    Publication number: 20050000777
    Abstract: A car wash includes a controller having an input element and an output element. The input element is configured to receive an input representing a payment. The output element is in operative communication with the input element, and is configured to assign an output comprising a bonus value of a product or service to be dispensed if the payment is of a preferred form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: Mark Ringdahl, Harry Dilling