Patents by Inventor Tom Unsicker

Tom Unsicker 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).

  • Vending machine
    Patent number: 10846972
    Abstract: A vending machine is disclosed which may include a level sensor to ensure proper positioning of the vending machine, and which can be used in an anti-theft alert scheme. The machine may also include an XY mechanism having an X-axis motor in a product area and a Y-axis motor in a transaction area. The machine may also include individually lockable doors between the product area and a delivery bin and between the delivery bin and the outside of the machine. The machine may also include quick release racks, trays and gates for easy removal and replacement. The machine may also include a controller which allows programming of product size or product price by rack or column. The machine may also include a refrigeration cassette which can be quickly removed and replaced. The machine may also include anti-theft legs or an anti-theft underside mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: ROYAL VENDORS, INC.
    Inventors: Roger Claghorn, John Dundon, Ron Lovall, Kevin Ward, Steve Costello, Tom Unsicker
  • VENDING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20200074783
    Abstract: A vending machine is disclosed which may include a level sensor to ensure proper positioning of the vending machine, and which can be used in an anti-theft alert scheme. The machine may also include an XY mechanism having an X-axis motor in a product area and a Y-axis motor in a transaction area. The machine may also include individually lockable doors between the product area and a delivery bin and between the delivery bin and the outside of the machine. The machine may also include quick release racks, trays and gates for easy removal and replacement. The machine may also include a controller which allows programming of product size or product price by rack or column. The machine may also include a refrigeration cassette which can be quickly removed and replaced. The machine may also include anti-theft legs or an anti-theft underside mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: Royal Vendors, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Claghorn, John Dundon, Ron Lovall, Kevin Ward, Steve Costello, Tom Unsicker