Patents by Inventor Sam Bengstone

Sam Bengstone 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).

  • Retail convenience market technology with enhanced vendor administration and user mobile app functionality
    Patent number: 9171300
    Abstract: A self-service, self-checkout micro-market retail shopping system for disposition and use in an private or public office, factory or other workspace for use by employees, workers and the like. The micro-market may supply snacks, candies, beverages, other food items and various convenience items such as toiletries for use by employees, workers and other during the work day, lunch and break time. The micro-market may also supply work related items such as uniforms and apparel, tools, office supplies, travel accessories and the like. The devices and process also include enhanced vendor administration tools and functionality. The devices and process also include enhanced user ability to use mobile devices and apps, and on-line tools for creating and managing accounts and for purchasing items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: TW Vending, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Westby, Sam Bengstone, Ben Halberg, Eric Bloms
  • RETAIL CONVENIENCE MARKET TECHNOLOGY WITH ENHANCED VENDOR ADMINISTRATION AND USER MOBILE APP FUNCTIONALITY
    Publication number: 20150127478
    Abstract: A self-service, self-checkout micro-market retail shopping system for disposition and use in an private or public office, factory or other workspace for use by employees, workers and the like. The micro-market may supply snacks, candies, beverages, other food items and various convenience items such as toiletries for use by employees, workers and other during the work day, lunch and break time. The micro-market may also supply work related items such as uniforms and apparel, tools, office supplies, travel accessories and the like. The devices and process also include enhanced vendor administration tools and functionality. The devices and process also include enhanced user ability to use mobile devices and apps, and on-line tools for creating and managing accounts and for purchasing items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: TW Vending, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Westby, Sam Bengstone, Ben Halberg, Eric Bloms