Patents by Inventor Robert R. Harman

Robert R. Harman 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).

  • Automated videocassette dispensing terminal with reservation feature
    Patent number: 5095195
    Abstract: A system for renting pre-recorded videocassettes in which an automatic videocassette dispensing terminal communicates with and becomes part of a store's computerized videocassette rental system. The store's computer receives and compiles information relating to customer rentals from both the automatic videocassette dispensing terminal and the manned point-of-sale terminals in the store. The automatic videocassette dispensing terminal projects through an exterior wall of the video store to provide 24-hour operation. Videocassettes can be reserved and held in the terminal for pick-up by the customer after hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1992
    Assignee: Thru-The-Wall Corporation
    Inventors: Robert R. Harman, Bruce C. Joslyn
  • Automated videocassette dispensing terminal coupled to store's computerized rental system
    Patent number: 5013897
    Abstract: A system for renting pre-recorded videocassettes in which an automatic videocassette dispensing terminal communicates with and becomes part of store's computerized videocassette rental system. The store's computer receives and complies information relating to customer rentals from both the automatic videocassette dispensing terminal and the manned point-of-sale terminal in the store. The automatic videocassette dispensing terminal projects through an exterior wall of the video store to provide 24-hour operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1991
    Assignee: Thru-The-Wall Corporation
    Inventors: Robert R. Harman, Bruce. C. Joslyn