Patents by Inventor Patrick J. Power

Patrick J. Power 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: 5020688
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vending machine designed to dispense one of a plurality of different flavors and/or types of popcorn. The device includes storage for the various types of popcorn, a chute system to convey popcorn to a microwave oven, and further conveying structure to convey the popped popcorn in its bag to a delivery chute. In the preferred embodiment, a pneumatic system is utilized to control the conveying of popcorn bags through the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1991
    Inventor: Patrick J. Power