Patents by Inventor Rex A. Townsend

Rex A. Townsend 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).

  • Intelligent rolled coin dispenser
    Patent number: 6822550
    Abstract: A money dispensing apparatus includes a controller, an electronic communication network and at least one dispensing unit. The money dispensing apparatus may also include a keyboard, a display, and an uninterruptible power supply. Each dispensing unit may include at least one sensor and a dedicated communication module. The communication module may include a control board and be configured to receive dispense commands and send dispense status commands over the electronic communication network, which is further capable of communication with various peripheral and external devices. The electronic communication network may use various communication protocols to communicate with the dispensing units and the peripherals. The communication module of the individual dispensing unit may communicate using various and multiple communication protocols and is capable of receiving dispense commands and sending dispense status information over the electronic communication network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: AT Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Sims, Rex A. Townsend
  • Loose coin and rolled coin dispenser
    Patent number: 6796415
    Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing cylindrical objects and loose coins having a case, a cylindrical object dispenser positioned inside of the case, a loose coin dispenser positioned inside of the case; and a central controller electronically coupled to the cylindrical object dispenser and the loose coin dispenser, the controller controlling both the operation of the cylindrical object dispenser and the operation of the loose coin dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: AT Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John F. G. Angove, Rex A. Townsend, James D. Davenport, Johnathon J. Meachum
  • Loose coin and rolled coin dispenser
    Publication number: 20040117061
    Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing cylindrical objects and loose coins having a case, a cylindrical object dispenser positioned inside of the case, a loose coin dispenser positioned inside of the case; and a central controller electronically coupled to the cylindrical object dispenser and the loose coin dispenser, the controller controlling both the operation of the cylindrical object dispenser and the operation of the loose coin dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: John F.G. Angove, Rex A. Townsend, James D. Davenport, Johnathon J. Meachum
  • Computer storage system
    Patent number: 5961084
    Abstract: The invention comprises a computer storage system for use with a desk on a floor, in which the desk has an upper horizontal surface. The system includes an upper horizontal computer monitor receiving surface having an upper side and a lower side, the lower side being engagable with the upper horizontal surface of the desk, and the upper side operable to receive a computer monitor or printer. The system also includes a lower horizontal computer receiving surface operable to receive a computer, and a vertical connecting portion connecting the upper horizontal computer monitor receiving surface with the lower horizontal computer receiving surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Inventors: Kim J. Brand, Rex Townsend