Patents by Inventor Mark M. Hixson

Mark M. Hixson 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).

  • Patent number: 9751446
    Abstract: A mobile vending trailer is provided. In at least one embodiment, a solar-powered mobile vending apparatus includes: a portable chassis; a housing; at least one vending machine configured to be stored and transported in the housing; a solar panel array configured to capture sunlight and convert the captured sunlight into electricity, thereby to provide solar power to the vending machine; a plurality of batteries configured for charge from the electricity generated from the solar panel array in order to provide power to the at least one vending machine; a controller configured to control the solar panel array and the plurality of batteries; and at least one lift configured to lower and raise the vending machine. The solar-powered mobile vending apparatus is adapted for use both off-grid and on-grid. In various embodiments, the apparatus also includes one or more of a wind turbine, generator, inverter, and combiner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Inventors: Mark M. Hixson, Robert P. Creswell
  • Patent number: 9121189
    Abstract: A portable solar kiosk is provided. The solar kiosk is configured for use with vending machines, outdoor kitchens, parking lot payment booths, bus stop waiting areas, and the like, as well as associated battery systems, solar power assemblies, traditional power access, wiring systems and harnesses, and so forth. The solar kiosk includes a multiplicity of solar panels. The multiplicity of solar panels can charge batteries to power a vending machine. The solar kiosk includes side beams supported by a base such that the solar panel array can swivel on swivel rod to an appropriate angle to the sun. The base of the solar kiosk can support battery bank assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Inventors: Mark M. Hixson, Robert P. Creswell
  • Publication number: 20150035307
    Abstract: A mobile vending trailer is provided. In at least one embodiment, a solar-powered mobile vending apparatus includes: a portable chassis; a housing; at least one vending machine configured to be stored and transported in the housing; a solar panel array configured to capture sunlight and convert the captured sunlight into electricity, thereby to provide solar power to the vending machine; a plurality of batteries configured for charge from the electricity generated from the solar panel array in order to provide power to the at least one vending machine; a controller configured to control the solar panel array and the plurality of batteries; and at least one lift configured to lower and raise the vending machine. The solar-powered mobile vending apparatus is adapted for use both off-grid and on-grid. In various embodiments, the apparatus also includes one or more of a wind turbine, generator, inverter, and combiner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Mark M. Hixson, Robert P. Creswell
  • Patent number: 8864207
    Abstract: A mobile vending trailer is provided. In at least one embodiment, a solar-powered mobile vending apparatus includes: a portable chassis; a housing; at least one vending machine configured to be stored and transported in the housing; a solar panel array configured to capture sunlight and convert the captured sunlight into electricity, thereby to provide solar power to the vending machine; a plurality of batteries configured for charge from the electricity generated from the solar panel array in order to provide power to the at least one vending machine; a controller configured to control the solar panel array and the plurality of batteries; and at least one lift configured to lower and raise the vending machine. The solar-powered mobile vending apparatus is adapted for use both off-grid and on-grid. In various embodiments, the apparatus also includes one or more of a wind turbine, generator, inverter, and combiner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Inventors: Mark M. Hixson, Robert Paul Creswell, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140028241
    Abstract: A portable self-contained off-grid solar panel/generator is disclosed. The self-contained off-grid solar panel/generator is configured for power generation for tools, cooking equipment, electric machines, electronic devices, and the like. The self-contained off-grid solar panel/generator is useful in locations where traditional power sources are not available or reliable, such as campsites, worksites, picnic sites, county or state fairgrounds, craft shows, festivals, the desert, parks, athletic events, parking lots, and the like. In at least one embodiment, the self-contained off-grid solar panel/generator includes solar panels, at least one storage battery, an inverter, and a charge controller, all self-contained within the solar generator system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventor: Mark M. Hixson
  • Publication number: 20130033222
    Abstract: A portable solar kiosk is provided. The solar kiosk is configured for use with vending machines, outdoor kitchens, parking lot payment booths, bus stop waiting areas, and the like, as well as associated battery systems, solar power assemblies, traditional power access, wiring systems and harnesses, and so forth. The solar kiosk includes a multiplicity of solar panels. The multiplicity of solar panels can charge batteries to power a vending machine. The solar kiosk includes side beams supported by a base such that the solar panel array can swivel on swivel rod to an appropriate angle to the sun. The base of the solar kiosk can support battery bank assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventors: Mark M. Hixson, Robert P. Creswell
  • Publication number: 20120249049
    Abstract: A portable solar power frame and battery bank assembly is provided. The portable solar power frame and battery bank assembly apparatus is configured for use with a vending machine, or like electrically powered device, as original equipment or as a retrofit enhancement device to an existing vending machine, or like electrically powered device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Mark M. Hixson, Robert P. Creswell
  • Publication number: 20120104785
    Abstract: A mobile vending trailer is provided. In at least one embodiment, a solar-powered mobile vending apparatus includes: a portable chassis; a housing; at least one vending machine configured to be stored and transported in the housing; a solar panel array configured to capture sunlight and convert the captured sunlight into electricity, thereby to provide solar power to the vending machine; a plurality of batteries configured for charge from the electricity generated from the solar panel array in order to provide power to the at least one vending machine; a controller configured to control the solar panel array and the plurality of batteries; and at least one lift configured to lower and raise the vending machine. The solar-powered mobile vending apparatus is adapted for use both off-grid and on-grid. In various embodiments, the apparatus also includes one or more of a wind turbine, generator, inverter, and combiner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Mark M. Hixson, Robert Paul Creswell, JR.
  • Patent number: D633010
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Inventors: Mark M. Hixson, Robert Paul Creswell
  • Patent number: D653589
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Inventors: Mark M. Hixson, Robert Paul Creswell
  • Patent number: D653995
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Inventors: Mark M. Hixson, Robert Paul Creswell, Jr.