Patents by Inventor Troy Doom
Troy Doom 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).
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Publication number: 20220307752Abstract: An inline vending machine for ice and water vending installed within a store wall allowing a user to purchase ice and water without entering the store. A shipping frame for shipping and installation of the insulated wall into the store wall is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Manoj Tadhani, Kevin Coppock, Troy Doom
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Patent number: 11391502Abstract: An inline vending machine for ice and water vending installed within a store wall allowing a user to purchase ice and water without entering the store. A shipping frame for shipping and installation of the insulated wall into the store wall is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2019Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Ice House America, LLCInventors: Manoj Tadhani, Kevin Coppock, Troy Doom
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Publication number: 20200064046Abstract: An inline vending machine for ice and water vending installed within a store wall allowing a user to purchase ice and water without entering the store. A shipping frame for shipping and installation of the insulated wall into the store wall is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Manoj Tadhani, Kevin Coppock, Troy Doom
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Patent number: 9652923Abstract: An ADA compliant vending machine ensures provides a user control for entering an ADA mode, and displays all user-actuated vend transaction controls below a first specified height when operating in the ADA mode. A delivery bucket surface on which vended products are supported moves between a lowered position below a second specified height and a raised position above the second specified height in coordinate operation with opening of the delivery bin door. Products are dropped below the second specified height during delivery but are raised above that height for customer retrieval. Mechanical force required to open the delivery bin door is less than five pounds, even with closing of anti-pilfer flaps also being coordinated with opening of the delivery bin door.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2015Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Crane Merchandising Systems, Inc.Inventor: Troy Doom
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Patent number: 9292993Abstract: Automatic planogram programming for a glass front snack or cold drink vending machine is accomplished using tray, product and price barcodes, each preferably a different type of barcode. Trays within the vending machine are labeled with unique barcodes, and a set of price barcodes for predetermined prices is provided together with a USB-connected scanner. The barcode label affixed to any tray is scanned by the route driver. The UPC/EAN barcodes on products are then scanned for each selection progressing across the tray, together with a price barcode for the first selection and each subsequent selection having a different price from the prior selection on the tray. Planogram data for the tray may be reviewed and corrected on a customer interface display for the vending machine before moving on to another tray, with the trays programmed in any order. The planogram for the entire vending machine is quickly and accurately programmed.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: CRANE MERCHANDISING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: James M. Canter, William C. Royal, Jr., Victor Partyshev, Troy Doom, Bryan W. Godwin
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Publication number: 20150243120Abstract: An ADA compliant vending machine ensures provides a user control for entering an ADA mode, and displays all user-actuated vend transaction controls below a first specified height when operating in the ADA mode. A delivery bucket surface on which vended products are supported moves between a lowered position below a second specified height and a raised position above the second specified height in coordinate operation with opening of the delivery bin door. Products are dropped below the second specified height during delivery but are raised above that height for customer retrieval. Mechanical force required to open the delivery bin door is less than five pounds, even with closing of anti-pilfer flaps also being coordinated with opening of the delivery bin door.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventor: Troy Doom
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Publication number: 20140102583Abstract: An ice vending machine automatically provides ice to a customer based upon a request from the consumer for the ice. In some embodiments, the ice vending machine includes an ice bagging system. In some embodiments, the bagging system operates without the use of a counterweight. In some embodiments, the ice vending machine includes a view window to view the ice being bagged. In some embodiments, the ice vending machine is an ice and liquid water vending machine that automatically provides ice or liquid water to a customer based on a request from the customer for the ice or liquid water. In some embodiments, the ice and liquid water vending machine includes an ultraviolet light flushing assembly. In some embodiments, the ice and liquid water vending machine includes a chill tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: ICE HOUSE AMERICA, LLCInventors: Ernest Chip Venet, III, Steven Alan Weeks, Daniel LaDon Dunn, Troy Doom
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Publication number: 20140102582Abstract: An ice vending machine automatically provides ice to a customer based upon a request from the consumer for the ice. In some embodiments, the ice vending machine includes an ice bagging system. In some embodiments, the bagging system operates without the use of a counterweight. In some embodiments, the ice vending machine includes a view window to view the ice being bagged. In some embodiments, the ice vending machine is an ice and liquid water vending machine that automatically provides ice or liquid water to a customer based on a request from the customer for the ice or liquid water. In some embodiments, the ice and liquid water vending machine includes an ultraviolet light flushing assembly. In some embodiments, the ice and liquid water vending machine includes a chill tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: ICE HOUSE AMERICA, LLCInventors: Ernest Chip Venet, III, Steven Alan Weeks, Daniel LaDon Dunn, Troy Doom
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Publication number: 20130290122Abstract: A user selection keypad allows at least some functionality of vending machine programming configured for a touchscreen display to be utilized without the touchscreen. In addition to character-labeled keys and other standard functionality (such as keys to confirm or cancel an entry), the keypad includes: a shopping cart key that, when actuated, invokes aggregation of multiple product selections for a single vend transaction; and an information key that, when actuated, allows the customer to request display of nutritional information for a currently selected product and/or context-sensitive help information.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: CRANE MERCHANDISING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: William C. Royal, Jr., Ignacio Santa Cruz, Viktor Partyshev, Troy Doom
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Publication number: 20130144432Abstract: Automatic planogram programming for a glass front snack or cold drink vending machine is accomplished using tray, product and price barcodes, each preferably a different type of barcode. Trays within the vending machine are labeled with unique barcodes, and a set of price barcodes for predetermined prices is provided together with a USB-connected scanner. The barcode label affixed to any tray is scanned by the route driver. The UPC/EAN barcodes on products are then scanned for each selection progressing across the tray, together with a price barcode for the first selection and each subsequent selection having a different price from the prior selection on the tray. Planogram data for the tray may be reviewed and corrected on a customer interface display for the vending machine before moving on to another tray, with the trays programmed in any order. The planogram for the entire vending machine is quickly and accurately programmed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: CRANE MERCHANDISING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: James M. Canter, William C. Royal, JR., Victor Partyshev, Troy Doom, Bryan W. Godwin
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Publication number: 20130103187Abstract: A vending machine is configured to provide a shopping cart vend transaction order-of-processing, allowing the customer to aggregate product selections before payment. The vending machine includes an enclosure configured to store a plurality of products, a user interface configured to receive inputs from a consumer; and a control system coupled to the user interface. The control system is configured to provide a virtual shopping cart that enables the customer to aggregate one or more product selections in a single vend transaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: CRANE MERCHANDISING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: James M. Canter, William C. Royal, JR., Troy Doom, Bryan W. Godwin
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Publication number: 20120330461Abstract: An ADA compliant vending machine ensures provides a user control for entering an ADA mode, and displays all user-actuated vend transaction controls below a first specified height when operating in the ADA mode. A delivery bucket surface on which vended products are supported moves between a lowered position below a second specified height and a raised position above the second specified height in coordinate operation with opening of the delivery bin door. Products are dropped below the second specified height during delivery but are raised above that height for customer retrieval. Mechanical force required to open the delivery bin door is less than five pounds, even with closing of anti-pilfer flaps also being coordinated with opening of the delivery bin door.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: CRANE MERCHANDISING SYSTEMS, INCInventor: Troy Doom
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Patent number: 7735866Abstract: A glove box energy absorbing structure that does not use braces to attach to an instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement is provided. The energy absorbing structure includes a selectively collapsible pillar proximate to a bottom region of an upper glove box and a selectively collapsible pillar as part of a top wall of a lower glove box. The selectively collapsible pillar of the lower glove box is oppositely disposed from and adjacent to the selectively collapsible pillar of the upper glove box. The two selectively collapsible pillars afford for engagement with each other and thereby afford for energy to be absorbed during an accident when the lower glove box is impacted by the knee of a passenger sitting in the front seat of a motor vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2007Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Lynn Marie Clashman, Troy Doom
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Patent number: 7708328Abstract: A device holder and storage compartment for use in a motor vehicle. The device holder and storage compartment are in the form of a slidable drawer that is concealed within a dashboard when in a closed position and extended from the dashboard when in an open position. The drawer has a generally horizontal bottom surface, a front end wall, a back end wall oppositely disposed from the front end wall, a first side wall and a second side wall adjoining the front end wall and the back end wall. All the walls are generally vertical in orientation. The drawer also has a generally vertical dividing wall spaced apart from the front end wall. The dividing wall defines a front region between the dividing wall and the front end wall and a rear region between the dividing wall and the back end wall. A front cover can be moveably attached to the drawer proximate the front end wall and move between a closed position and an open position.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2007Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Troy Doom, Akihiro Deshimaru, Lauren Michelle Marzolf
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Publication number: 20090134654Abstract: A glove box energy absorbing structure that does not use braces to attach to an instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement is provided. The energy absorbing structure includes a selectively collapsible pillar proximate to a bottom region of an upper glove box and a selectively collapsible pillar as part of a top wall of a lower glove box. The selectively collapsible pillar of the lower glove box is oppositely disposed from and adjacent to the selectively collapsible pillar of the upper glove box. The two selectively collapsible pillars afford for engagement with each other and thereby afford for energy to be absorbed during an accident when the lower glove box is impacted by the knee of a passenger sitting in the front seat of a motor vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2007Publication date: May 28, 2009Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Lynn M. Clashman, Troy Doom
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Publication number: 20090085366Abstract: Disclosed is a device holder and storage compartment for use in a motor vehicle. The device holder and storage compartment are in the form of a slidable drawer that is concealed within a dashboard when in a closed position and extended from the dashboard when in an open position. The drawer has a generally horizontal bottom surface, a front end wall, a back end wall oppositely disposed from the front end wall, a first side wall and a second side wall adjoining the front end wall and the back end wall. All the walls are generally vertical in orientation. The drawer also has a generally vertical dividing wall spaced apart from the front end wall. The dividing wall defines a front region between the dividing wall and the front end wall and a rear region between the dividing wall and the back end wall. A front cover can be moveably attached to the drawer proximate the front end wall and move between a closed position and an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2007Publication date: April 2, 2009Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Troy Doom, Akihiro Deshimaru, Lauren M. Marzolf