Patents by Inventor Rick Kanemasu

Rick Kanemasu 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).

  • System and method for providing a cashless vending donation transaction
    Patent number: 9734509
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method of utilizing a vending machine to make a charitable donation. A vending machine offering product/service for sale and a donation transaction for selection by the user. Payment of the donation amount is received at the vending machine and transmitted to the charitable organization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
    Inventors: Ryan Lee West, Rick Kanemasu
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A CASHLESS VENDING DONATION TRANSATION
    Publication number: 20130290146
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method of utilizing a vending machine to make a charitable donation. A vending machine offering product/service for sale and a donation transaction for selection by the user. Payment of the donation amount is received at the vending machine and transmitted to the charitable organization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: RYAN LEE WEST, Rick Kanemasu