Patents by Inventor Thomas W. Hefley

Thomas W. Hefley 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).

  • Multi-building drive through mall
    Patent number: 4901482
    Abstract: A drive-through shopping establishment having multiple buildings for ordering and purchasing goods. The shopping establishment may contain vendors of related goods, such as ready-to-eat food products, which permit the motorist to purchase one or more food products from different vendors from the comfort of his vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1990
    Inventors: Carleen L. Lockard, Thomas W. Hefley