Patents by Inventor Michael K. Hennessy

Michael K. Hennessy 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).

  • Newspaper vending machine
    Patent number: 4654513
    Abstract: A single copy newspaper vending machine in which a telescoping rod assembly is activated via a comparative and memory electronic circuit. Data is read into the circuit by means of a magnetic card and reader. The apparatus and method provide a guaranteed newspaper sale since the magnetic card must be utilized by the subscriber in a specified machine and on a specified date. The system results in increased advertising revenues for newspaper publishers and in added convenience for newspaper subscribers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1987
    Assignee: Hennessy Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael K. Hennessy