Patents by Inventor Rick Moreno

Rick Moreno 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).

  • Publication number: 20260037908
    Abstract: A food management system includes a receiving device configured to wirelessly receive an order for a food product. A user interface is configured to instruct a user to prepare the food product. A food locker includes a chamber configured to receive the food product. A first door is at a first side of the food locker and covers a first opening of the chamber. The chamber is configured to receive the food product from the user through the first opening. A second door is at a second side of the food locker and covers a second opening of the chamber. A locking mechanism is adjustable between a locked state where the second door covers the second opening and is secured relative to the second side and an unlocked state where the second door is movable relative to the second side of the food locker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2025
    Publication date: February 5, 2026
    Applicant: Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent A. Deemter, R. William Kneifel, II, Matthew Omlor, Rick Moreno, David Scrivano, Dana Tilley
  • Patent number: 12437257
    Abstract: A food locker includes a housing, a food support member, a first door, a second door, and a lock. The housing includes a front wall a front wall, a rear wall, and a chamber. The front wall includes a first opening in communication with the chamber. The rear wall includes a second opening in communication with the chamber. The food support member is disposed within the chamber. The first door is supported by the housing and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The food support member is accessible through the first opening when the first door is in the open position. The second door is supported by the housing and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The food support member is accessible through the second opening when the second door is in the open position. The lock is operatively coupled to at least one of the housing and the first door and is actuatable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2025
    Assignee: Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent A. Deemter, R. William Kneifel, II, Matthew Omlor, Rick Moreno, David Scrivano, Dana Tilley
  • Publication number: 20250307964
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method when executed on data processing hardware causes the data processing hardware to perform operations. The operations include, from a total inventory of products at a vehicle, determining one or more products available for sale based on an inventory condition of individual products of the total inventory of products. Further, executing a transaction associated with at least one of the one or more products available for sale. Dispensing the one or more products associated with the transaction from the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2025
    Publication date: October 2, 2025
    Applicant: Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Faigin, R. William Kneifel, II, Kent A. Deemter, Stuart De Geus, Rick Moreno, David Scrivano, Jaime Pescia, Christopher P. Ilitch
  • Patent number: 12346982
    Abstract: A dynamic vending system includes a vending manager and a delivery vehicle. The vending manager is configured to receive and evaluate a plurality of dynamic conditions from the delivery vehicle and to provide instructions including a planned route to the delivery vehicle based on the dynamic conditions. The delivery vehicle includes a plurality of products available for sale, and is configured to execute the instructions including the planned route. The delivery vehicle is further configured to receive requests from consumers to stop along the planned route and to execute a transaction with the consumer for one of the products available for sale. The transaction includes the selection of one of the products available for sale, receipt of payment for the product, and dispensing the selected product to the consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Faigin, R. William Kneifel, II, Kent A. Deemter, Stuart De Geus, Rick Moreno, David Scrivano, Jaime Pescia, Christopher P. Ilitch
  • Publication number: 20240144402
    Abstract: A dynamic vending system includes a vending manager and a delivery vehicle. The vending manager is configured to receive and evaluate a plurality of dynamic conditions from the delivery vehicle and to provide instructions including a planned route to the delivery vehicle based on the dynamic conditions. The delivery vehicle includes a plurality of products available for sale, and is configured to execute the instructions including the planned route. The delivery vehicle is further configured to receive requests from consumers to stop along the planned route and to execute a transaction with the consumer for one of the products available for sale. The transaction includes the selection of one of the products available for sale, receipt of payment for the product, and dispensing the selected product to the consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Faigin, R. William Kneifel, II, Kent A. Deemter, Stuart De Geus, Rick Moreno, David Scrivano, Jaime Pescia, Christopher P. Ilitch
  • Patent number: 11842414
    Abstract: A dynamic vending system includes a vending manager and a delivery vehicle. The vending manager is configured to receive and evaluate a plurality of dynamic conditions from the delivery vehicle and to provide instructions including a planned route to the delivery vehicle based on the dynamic conditions. The delivery vehicle includes a plurality of products available for sale, and is configured to execute the instructions including the planned route. The delivery vehicle is further configured to receive requests from consumers to stop along the planned route and to execute a transaction with the consumer for one of the products available for sale. The transaction includes the selection of one of the products available for sale, receipt of payment for the product, and dispensing the selected product to the consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Faigin, R. William Kneifel, II, Kent A. Deemter, Stuart de Geus, Rick Moreno, David Scrivano, Jaime Pescia, Christopher P. Ilitch
  • Publication number: 20220383250
    Abstract: A food locker includes a housing, a food support member, a first door, a second door, and a lock. The housing includes a front wall a front wall, a rear wall, and a chamber. The front wall includes a first opening in communication with the chamber. The rear wall includes a second opening in communication with the chamber. The food support member is disposed within the chamber. The first door is supported by the housing and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The food support member is accessible through the first opening when the first door is in the open position. The second door is supported by the housing and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The food support member is accessible through the second opening when the second door is in the open position. The lock is operatively coupled to at least one of the housing and the first door and is actuatable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Applicant: Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent A. Deemter, R. William Kneifel, II, Matthew Omlor, Rick Moreno, David Scrivano, Dana Tilley
  • Patent number: 11429920
    Abstract: A food locker includes a housing, a food support member, a first door, a second door, and a lock. The housing includes a front wall a front wall, a rear wall, and a chamber. The front wall includes a first opening in communication with the chamber. The rear wall includes a second opening in communication with the chamber. The food support member is disposed within the chamber. The first door is supported by the housing and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The food support member is accessible through the first opening when the first door is in the open position. The second door is supported by the housing and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The food support member is accessible through the second opening when the second door is in the open position. The lock is operatively coupled to at least one of the housing and the first door and is actuatable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent A. Deemter, R. William Kneifel, II, Matthew Omlor, Rick Moreno, David Scrivano, Dana Tilley
  • Publication number: 20210304129
    Abstract: A food locker includes a housing, a food support member, a first door, a second door, and a lock. The housing includes a front wall a front wall, a rear wall, and a chamber. The front wall includes a first opening in communication with the chamber. The rear wall includes a second opening in communication with the chamber. The food support member is disposed within the chamber. The first door is supported by the housing and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The food support member is accessible through the first opening when the first door is in the open position. The second door is supported by the housing and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The food support member is accessible through the second opening when the second door is in the open position. The lock is operatively coupled to at least one of the housing and the first door and is actuatable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Kent A. Deemter, R. William Kneifel, II, Matthew Omlor, Rick Moreno, David Scrivano, Dana Tilley
  • Patent number: 11087419
    Abstract: A dynamic vending system includes a vending manager and a delivery vehicle. The vending manager is configured to receive and evaluate a plurality of dynamic conditions from the delivery vehicle and to provide instructions including a planned route to the delivery vehicle based on the dynamic conditions. The delivery vehicle includes a plurality of products available for sale, and is configured to execute the instructions including the planned route. The delivery vehicle is further configured to receive requests from consumers to stop along the planned route and to execute a transaction with the consumer for one of the products available for sale. The transaction includes the selection of one of the products available for sale, receipt of payment for the product, and dispensing the selected product to the consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Faigin, R. William Kneifel, II, Kent A. Deemter, Stuart DeGues, Rick Moreno, David Scrivano, Jaime Pescia, Christopher P. Ilitch
  • Patent number: 10977600
    Abstract: A food locker includes a housing, a food support member, a first door, a second door, and a lock. The housing includes a front wall a front wall, a rear wall, and a chamber. The front wall includes a first opening in communication with the chamber. The rear wall includes a second opening in communication with the chamber. The food support member is disposed within the chamber. The first door is supported by the housing and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The food support member is accessible through the first opening when the first door is in the open position. The second door is supported by the housing and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The food support member is accessible through the second opening when the second door is in the open position. The lock is operatively coupled to at least one of the housing and the first door and is actuatable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent A. Deemter, R. William Kneifel, II, Matthew Omlor, Rick Moreno, David Scrivano, Dana Tilley
  • Patent number: 10803416
    Abstract: A food locker includes a housing, a food support member, a first door, a second door, and a lock. The housing includes a front wall a front wall, a rear wall, and a chamber. The front wall includes a first opening in communication with the chamber. The rear wall includes a second opening in communication with the chamber. The food support member is disposed within the chamber. The first door is supported by the housing and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The food support member is accessible through the first opening when the first door is in the open position. The second door is supported by the housing and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The food support member is accessible through the second opening when the second door is in the open position. The lock is operatively coupled to at least one of the housing and the first door and is actuatable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent A. Deemter, R. William Kneifel, II, Matthew Omlor, Rick Moreno, David Scrivano, Dana Tilley
  • Publication number: 20200290497
    Abstract: A dynamic vending system includes a vending manager and a delivery vehicle. The vending manager is configured to receive and evaluate a plurality of dynamic conditions from the delivery vehicle and to provide instructions including a planned route to the delivery vehicle based on the dynamic conditions. The delivery vehicle includes a plurality of products available for sale, and is configured to execute the instructions including the planned route. The delivery vehicle is further configured to receive requests from consumers to stop along the planned route and to execute a transaction with the consumer for one of the products available for sale. The transaction includes the selection of one of the products available for sale, receipt of payment for the product, and dispensing the selected product to the consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Keith Faigin, R. William Kneifel II, Kent A. Deemter, Stuart de Geus, Rick Moreno, David Scrivano, Jaime Pescia, Christopher P. Ilitch
  • Publication number: 20200051012
    Abstract: A food locker includes a housing, a food support member, a first door, a second door, and a lock. The housing includes a front wall a front wall, a rear wall, and a chamber. The front wall includes a first opening in communication with the chamber. The rear wall includes a second opening in communication with the chamber. The food support member is disposed within the chamber. The first door is supported by the housing and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The food support member is accessible through the first opening when the first door is in the open position. The second door is supported by the housing and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The food support member is accessible through the second opening when the second door is in the open position. The lock is operatively coupled to at least one of the housing and the first door and is actuatable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Kent A. Deemter, R. William Kneifel II, Matthew Omlor, Rick Moreno, David Scrivano, Dana Tilley
  • Publication number: 20200043108
    Abstract: A dynamic vending system includes a vending manager and a delivery vehicle. The vending manager is configured to receive and evaluate a plurality of dynamic conditions from the delivery vehicle and to provide instructions including a planned route to the delivery vehicle based on the dynamic conditions. The delivery vehicle includes a plurality of products available for sale, and is configured to execute the instructions including the planned route. The delivery vehicle is further configured to receive requests from consumers to stop along the planned route and to execute a transaction with the consumer for one of the products available for sale. The transaction includes the selection of one of the products available for sale, receipt of payment for the product, and dispensing the selected product to the consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Keith Faigin, R. William Kneifel, II, Kent A, Deemter, Stuart DeGues, Rick Moreno, David Scrivano, Jaime Pescia, Christopher P. Ilitch
  • Patent number: 10546267
    Abstract: A food locker includes a housing, a food support member, a first door, a second door, and a lock. The housing includes a front wall a front wall, a rear wall, and a chamber. The front wall includes a first opening in communication with the chamber. The rear wall includes a second opening in communication with the chamber. The food support member is disposed within the chamber. The first door is supported by the housing and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The food support member is accessible through the first opening when the first door is in the open position. The second door is supported by the housing and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The food support member is accessible through the second opening when the second door is in the open position. The lock is operatively coupled to at least one of the housing and the first door and is actuatable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent A. Deemter, R. William Kneifel, II, Matthew Omlor, Rick Moreno, David Scrivano, Dana Tilley