Patents by Inventor Robin G. Liphard

Robin G. Liphard 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).

  • Method for providing a pre-security depository
    Patent number: 6745933
    Abstract: A method for providing a pre-security deposit for an article and a selection station to aid in the method. The method comprises utilizing a selection station having a secure depository bin located in it wherein the selection station contains in it the combination of at least the components: a weighing scale, a device for disclosing the weight of the article, a device for selecting and providing a container for the article, a device for calculating payment for deposit of the article based on the weight of the article and for the container, and a device for making payment for the deposit of the article and the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventor: Robin G. Liphard
  • Method for providing a pre-security depository
    Publication number: 20030226883
    Abstract: A method for providing a pre-security deposit for an article and a selection station to aid in said method. The method comprises utilizing a selection station having a secure depository bin located in it wherein the selection station contains in it the combination of at least the components: a weighing scale, a device for disclosing the weight of the article, a device for selecting and providing a container for the article, a device for calculating payment for deposit of the article based on the weight of the article and for the container, and a device for making payment for the deposit of the article and the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventor: Robin G. Liphard