Patents by Inventor Robert D. Schau

Robert D. Schau 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: 20080133255
    Abstract: A method of operating a self-service sleeping chamber includes receiving a payment input, releasing a chamber door lock based on the received payment input, dispensing at least one resting surface cover based on the payment input and releasing the chamber door lock based on a predetermined length of time. A self-service sleeping unit chamber system, includes a housing enclosing a sleeping chamber. The housing includes a chamber access door, the chamber access door including a chamber lock; a linen dispensing device positioned adjacent the housing and a control terminal. The control terminal includes a payment input device and a user interface, wherein the payment input device is operably connected to the linen dispensing device and the chamber lock via the control terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventor: Robert D. Schau
  • Publication number: 20080059296
    Abstract: A method for providing parking location identifiers via advertising within a parking system includes determining theme advertising regions within a parking area, and providing advertisements within the parking area based on the determined theme advertising regions. Another method for advertising within a parking system includes determining theme advertising regions within a parking area, determining parking area usage and providing advertising offers to advertisers based on the determined theme advertising regions and determined parking region usage. Advertisements are received from the advertisers and are placed within the parking area based on the determined theme advertising regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventor: Robert D. Schau