Patents by Inventor Richard W. Gusek

Richard W. Gusek 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).

  • Stamp vending machine
    Patent number: 4040510
    Abstract: A stamp vending machine has a number of stamp dispensing mechanisms. Each mechanism is capable of dispensing one or more stamps of the same denomination. The machine can dispense from one mechanism different numbers of stamps and from a number of different mechanisms stamps of different denominations in various combinations totalling the same price or different prices. This capability is provided in a programmable manner that is easily changed to other combinations of numbers of the same stamps or to the operation of different combinations of stamp dispensing mechanisms. The construction of the machine preferably includes the capability of providing a backup of one of its stamp dispensing mechanisms by another mechanism or by more than one mechanism in sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1977
    Assignee: Gard, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter A. Peters, Curtis A. Hozian, Richard W. Gusek