Patents by Inventor Joel R. Setchell
Joel R. Setchell 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).
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Patent number: 11952260Abstract: An apparatus is provided that is in communication with an age verification system and an accessory. The apparatus may include at least one interface element configured to receive information indicative of an age or identity of a user, a first communication interface configured to connect with the age verification system, a second communication interface configured to connect with the accessory, and circuitry. The circuitry may be configured to activate the accessory through the second communication interface to provide access to an age restricted product in response to receiving an age verification from the age verification system through the first communication interface.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2023Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: SPOT YOU MORE, INC.Inventors: Joel R. Setchell, Daniel S. Michels
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Publication number: 20230271821Abstract: A fuel pump monitoring module for monitoring attributes related to a fuel pump at a gas station. The fuel pump monitoring module may have a body for attachment to the fuel pump. A transmitter or receiver may be connected to the body and configured to communicate with a bioremediation dispensing unit using a transmission signal. A processor may be connected to the body and configured to determine the location of the bioremediation dispensing unit relative to the fuel pump monitoring module based on the transmission signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: Joel R. Setchell, Daniel S. Michels
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Patent number: 11643323Abstract: A fuel pump monitoring module for monitoring attributes related to a fuel pump at a gas station. The fuel pump monitoring module may have a body for attachment to the fuel pump. A transmitter or receiver is connected to the body and configured to communicate with a bioremediation dispensing unit using a transmission signal. A processor is connected to the body and configured to determine the location of the bioremediation dispensing unit relative to the fuel pump monitoring module based on the transmission signal.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2019Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: SPOT YOU MORE, INC.Inventors: Joel R. Setchell, Daniel S. Michels
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Patent number: 11295252Abstract: A system for tracking a count of a product in a distribution unit is provided. The distribution unit may have a front portion where the product is presented for dispensing. The system may include a track, a product positioner, a sensor, and a processor. The track may be configured for holding the product in the distribution unit. The product positioner may interact with the track for pushing the product to the front of the distribution unit. The sensor may determine a position of the product positioner. The processor may calculate a product count in response to the position.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2018Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Spot You More, Inc.Inventors: Joel R. Setchell, James Daniel Haley, Nathaniel Welch, Edward Beistle
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Publication number: 20210334841Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for translation and validation of representations of data for use in retail transactions. The systems and methods may be implemented by a device including at least one circuit. In some implementations a device may comprise a scanning component and a display component. The scanning component may be operable to capture data corresponding to a first representation of the data. The screen may be operable to display a second representation of the data. The data may correspond to coupon data associated with the sale of a product.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Joel R. Setchell, Erika Leigh Carney, James Hartsell, Mark James Rickert, Corey Douglas Daniels
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Patent number: 11080739Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for translation and validation of representations of data for use in retail transactions. The systems and methods may be implemented by a device including at least one circuit. In some implementations a device may comprise a scanning component and a display component. The scanning component may be operable to capture data corresponding to a first representation of the data. The screen may be operable to display a second representation of the data. The data may correspond to coupon data associated with the sale of a product.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2014Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: Joel R. Setchell, Erika Leigh Carney, James Hartsell, Mark James Rickert, Corey Douglas Daniels
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Patent number: 10852196Abstract: A system for monitoring a temperature of a product. The system may include a product preparation or dispensing unit containing the product and at least one temperature sensor proximate the product and configured to measure the temperature of the product. The temperature sensor may include a transmitter to transmit a temperature measurement to a processor. The processor may generate offers or initiate maintenance tasks related to the product in response to the temperature measurement of the product.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2017Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Spot You More, Inc.Inventors: Joel R. Setchell, James D. Haley
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Publication number: 20200305674Abstract: A system for monitoring cleanliness in a store. The system may include a server, a database and at least one sensor. The database may be in communication with the server and may store cleanliness parameters. The system includes at least one sensor configured to transmit measured cleanliness characteristics to the server and the server is configured to transmit a message based on a comparison of the measured cleanliness characteristics and the cleanliness parameters stored in the database.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Joel R. Setchell, James D. Haley
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Publication number: 20200140256Abstract: A fuel pump monitoring module for monitoring attributes related to a fuel pump at a gas station. The fuel pump monitoring module may have a body for attachment to the fuel pump. A transmitter or receiver may be connected to the body and configured to communicate with a bioremediation dispensing unit using a transmission signal. A processor may be connected to the body and configured to determine the location of the bioremediation dispensing unit relative to the fuel pump monitoring module based on the transmission signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Joel R. Setchell, Daniel S. Michels
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Patent number: 10499785Abstract: A system for monitoring cleanliness in a store. The system may include a server, a database and at least one sensor. The database may be in communication with the server and may store cleanliness parameters. The system includes at least one sensor configured to transmit measured cleanliness characteristics to the server and the server is configured to transmit a message based on a comparison of the measured cleanliness characteristics and the cleanliness parameters stored in the database.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Spot You More, Inc.Inventors: Joel R. Setchell, James D. Haley
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Publication number: 20190164098Abstract: A system for tracking a count of a product in a distribution unit is provided. The distribution unit may have a front portion where the product is presented for dispensing. The system may include a track, a product positioner, a sensor, and a processor. The track may be configured for holding the product in the distribution unit. The product positioner may interact with the track for pushing the product to the front of the distribution unit. The sensor may determine a position of the product positioner. The processor may calculate a product count in response to the position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2018Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: Joel R. Setchell, James Daniel Haley, Nathaniel Welch, Edward Beistle
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Publication number: 20180341891Abstract: A system for monitoring tasks of personnel in a convenience store. The system may include sensors for measuring product and cleanliness characteristics and assigning tasks to employees. The tasks may be scheduled based on regular intervals. The tasks may be generated in response to data monitored by the sensors. Further, the sensors may be used for verification of task completion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2018Publication date: November 29, 2018Inventors: Joel R. Setchell, James D. Haley
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Publication number: 20180165904Abstract: A system for monitoring a queue in a store. The system may include a server, a database and at least one sensor. The database may be in communication with the server and may store queue parameters. The system includes at least one sensor configured to transmit measured queue characteristics to the server and the server is configured to transmit a message based on a comparison of the measured queue characteristics and the queue parameters stored in the database.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Joel R. Setchell, James D. Haley
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Publication number: 20180028038Abstract: A system for monitoring cleanliness in a store. The system may include a server, a database and at least one sensor. The database may be in communication with the server and may store cleanliness parameters. The system includes at least one sensor configured to transmit measured cleanliness characteristics to the server and the server is configured to transmit a message based on a comparison of the measured cleanliness characteristics and the cleanliness parameters stored in the database.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Joel R. Setchell, James D. Haley
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Publication number: 20170351276Abstract: A system for monitoring a temperature of a product. The system may include a product preparation or dispensing unit containing the product and at least one temperature sensor proximate the product and configured to measure the temperature of the product. The temperature sensor may include a transmitter to transmit a temperature measurement to a processor. The processor may generate offers or initiate maintenance tasks related to the product in response to the temperature measurement of the product.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Joel R. Setchell, James D. Haley
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Publication number: 20150310474Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for translation and validation of representations of data for use in retail transactions. The systems and methods may be implemented by a device including at least one circuit. In some implementations a device may comprise a scanning component and a display component. The scanning component may be operable to capture data corresponding to a first representation of the data. The screen may be operable to display a second representation of the data. The data may correspond to coupon data associated with the sale of a product.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2014Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventors: Joel R. Setchell, Erika Leigh Carney, James Hartsell, Mark James Rickert, Corey Douglas Daniels
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Publication number: 20150242883Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for improved electronic coupon distribution. A coupon rule may be determined based on the user data and an electronic coupon may be sent to a mobile device, where the electronic coupon may be selected based on the coupon rule. A first message may be received, where the first message confirms that the user redeemed the electronic coupon at a point of sale system to purchase the product. A second message may be sent to the mobile device, where the second message may specify a limitation on further use of the electronic coupon.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2014Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Joel R. Setchell, Cary Jennings