Patents by Inventor Ward Broom
Ward Broom 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: 20230301876Abstract: Portable pill dispensers are disclosed herein. The portable pill dispenser may include a container configured to house at least one pill therein, a housing attachable to the container, and a dispensing mechanism disposed within the housing. In one configuration, the dispensing mechanism includes one or more rotating gates disposed about the ramp to control the movement of the at least one pill to the dispensing mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Chris Crowley, Tyler McCrary, Ward Broom, John Kidd, Ashley B. Hancock, Michael Ingoldby, Roscoe Conkling Nelson, IV
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Patent number: 11666511Abstract: Portable pill dispensers are disclosed herein. The portable pill dispenser may include a container configured to house at least one pill therein, a housing attachable to the container, and a dispensing mechanism disposed within the housing. In one configuration, the dispensing mechanism includes an oscillating member configured to dispense the at least one pill from the container.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2022Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: INTENT SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Chris Crowley, Tyler McCrary, Ward Broom, John Kidd, Ashley B. Hancock, Michael Ingoldby, Roscoe Conkling Nelson, IV
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Publication number: 20220125684Abstract: Portable pill dispensers are disclosed herein. The portable pill dispenser may include a container configured to house at least one pill therein, a housing attachable to the container, and a dispensing mechanism disposed within the housing. In one configuration, the dispensing mechanism includes an oscillating member configured to dispense the at least one pill from the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2022Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Chris CROWLEY, Tyler MCCRARY, Ward BROOM, John KIDD, Ashley B. HANCOCK, Michael INGOLDBY, Roscoe Conkling NELSON, IV
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Patent number: 11241365Abstract: Portable pill dispensers are disclosed herein. The portable pill dispenser may include a container configured to house at least one pill therein, a housing attachable to the container, and a dispensing mechanism disposed within the housing. In one configuration, the dispensing mechanism includes an oscillating member configured to dispense the at least one pill from the container.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: INTENT SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Chris Crowley, Tyler McCrary, Ward Broom, John Kidd, Ashley B. Hancock, Michael Ingoldby, Roscoe Conkling Nelson, IV
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Publication number: 20210059903Abstract: Portable pill dispensers are disclosed herein. The portable pill dispenser may include a container configured to house at least one pill therein, a housing attachable to the container, and a dispensing mechanism disposed within the housing. In one configuration, the dispensing mechanism includes an oscillating member configured to dispense the at least one pill from the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Chris CROWLEY, Tyler MCCRARY, Ward BROOM, John KIDD, Ashley B. HANCOCK, Michael INGOLDBY, Roscoe Conkling NELSON, IV
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Patent number: 10800438Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a dispenser configured for securely storing a plurality of items within a cart and providing access to a subset of the plurality of items to authorized users. According to various embodiments, the dispenser generally includes a housing defining an interior portion dimensioned to receive a storage cart having an array of receptacles each configured to hold one or more items, a laterally sliding access door configured to provide restricted access to the cart stored within the dispenser, and an item access mechanism configured to provide selective access to a subset of the plurality of items stored within the cart. The dispenser additionally comprises a cart guide mechanism and a cart locking mechanism configured to guide the cart into the housing and to secure the cart in an appropriate location within the housing for use with the item access mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2019Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Innovative Product Achievements, LLCInventors: Ward Broom, Kyle Joiner, Bob Stonikas, Dan Weyen, James Findley
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Patent number: 10559158Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a dispenser configured for storing one or more items and dispensing the stored items to authorized users. According to various embodiments, the dispenser generally includes a housing defining an interior portion dimensioned to receive one or more items and a laterally sliding access door comprised of a flexible barrier configured to provide restricted access to items stored within the dispenser. In various embodiments, the dispenser also includes a biasing system configured bias the access door to a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2018Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: Innovative Product Achievements, LLCInventors: Ward Broom, Kyle Joiner, Keith Stallings, Robert Fitzgerald, Joel Eisler
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Patent number: 10504316Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a dispenser configured for storing one or more items and dispensing the stored items to authorized users. According to various embodiments, the dispenser generally includes a housing defining an interior portion dimensioned to receive a plurality of items and an access assembly configured to prevent unauthorized user access to the interior portion of the dispenser while providing selective access to certain items in response to input received from an authorized user. According to various embodiments, the access assembly comprises a pair of flexible barriers coupled to a sliding door assembly, which includes one or more lockable access doors. Together, the door assembly and flexible barriers prevent access to the interior of the dispenser when in a locked configuration and permit access to certain items when in an unlocked configuration.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Innovative Product Achievements, LLCInventors: Robert Fitzgerald, Kyle Joiner, Joel Eisler, Ward Broom, Keith Stallings, Jason Farah
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Publication number: 20190291761Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a dispenser configured for securely storing a plurality of items within a cart and providing access to a subset of the plurality of items to authorized users. According to various embodiments, the dispenser generally includes a housing defining an interior portion dimensioned to receive a storage cart having an array of receptacles each configured to hold one or more items, a laterally sliding access door configured to provide restricted access to the cart stored within the dispenser, and an item access mechanism configured to provide selective access to a subset of the plurality of items stored within the cart. The dispenser additionally comprises a cart guide mechanism and a cart locking mechanism configured to guide the cart into the housing and to secure the cart in an appropriate location within the housing for use with the item access mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Ward Broom, Kyle Joiner, Bob Stonikas, Dan Weyen, James Findley
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Patent number: 10246114Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a dispenser configured for securely storing a plurality of items within a cart and providing access to a subset of the plurality of items to authorized users. According to various embodiments, the dispenser generally includes a housing defining an interior portion dimensioned to receive a storage cart having an array of receptacles each configured to hold one or more items, a laterally sliding access door configured to provide restricted access to the cart stored within the dispenser, and an item access mechanism configured to provide selective access to a subset of the plurality of items stored within the cart. The dispenser additionally comprises a cart guide mechanism and a cart locking mechanism configured to guide the cart into the housing and to secure the cart in an appropriate location within the housing for use with the item access mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2017Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Innovative Product Achievements, LLCInventors: Ward Broom, Kyle Joiner, Bob Stonikas, Dan Weyen, James Findley
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Publication number: 20190012871Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a dispenser configured for storing one or more items and dispensing the stored items to authorized users. According to various embodiments, the dispenser generally includes a housing defining an interior portion dimensioned to receive one or more items and a laterally sliding access door comprised of a flexible barrier configured to provide restricted access to items stored within the dispenser. In various embodiments, the dispenser also includes a biasing system configured bias the access door to a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventors: Ward Broom, Kyle Joiner, Keith Stallings, Robert Fitzgerald, Joel Eisler
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Patent number: 10068410Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a dispenser configured for storing one or more items and dispensing the stored items to authorized users. According to various embodiments, the dispenser generally includes a housing defining an interior portion dimensioned to receive one or more items and a laterally sliding access door comprised of a flexible barrier configured to provide restricted access to items stored within the dispenser. In various embodiments, the dispenser also includes a biasing system configured bias the access door to a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2016Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Innovative Product Achievements, LLCInventors: Ward Broom, Kyle Joiner, Keith Stallings, Robert Fitzgerald, Joel Eisler
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Publication number: 20180247484Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a dispenser configured for storing one or more items and dispensing the stored items to authorized users. According to various embodiments, the dispenser generally includes a housing defining an interior portion dimensioned to receive a plurality of items and an access assembly configured to prevent unauthorized user access to the interior portion of the dispenser while providing selective access to certain items in response to input received from an authorized user. According to various embodiments, the access assembly comprises a pair of flexible barriers coupled to a sliding door assembly, which includes one or more lockable access doors. Together, the door assembly and flexible barriers prevent access to the interior of the dispenser when in a locked configuration and permit access to certain items when in an unlocked configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: Robert Fitzgerald, Kyle Joiner, Joel Eisler, Ward Broom, Keith Stallings, Jason Farah
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Patent number: 9959698Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a dispenser configured for storing one or more items and dispensing the stored items to authorized users. According to various embodiments, the dispenser generally includes a housing defining an interior portion dimensioned to receive a plurality of items and an access assembly configured to prevent unauthorized user access to the interior portion of the dispenser while providing selective access to certain items in response to input received from an authorized user. According to various embodiments, the access assembly comprises a pair of flexible barriers coupled to a sliding door assembly, which includes one or more lockable access doors. Together, the door assembly and flexible barriers prevent access to the interior of the dispenser when in a locked configuration and permit access to certain items when in an unlocked configuration.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Innovative Product Achievements, LLCInventors: Robert Fitzgerald, Kyle Joiner, Joel Eisler, Ward Broom, Keith Stallings, Jason Farah
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Publication number: 20180065652Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a dispenser configured for securely storing a plurality of items within a cart and providing access to a subset of the plurality of items to authorized users. According to various embodiments, the dispenser generally includes a housing defining an interior portion dimensioned to receive a storage cart having an array of receptacles each configured to hold one or more items, a laterally sliding access door configured to provide restricted access to the cart stored within the dispenser, and an item access mechanism configured to provide selective access to a subset of the plurality of items stored within the cart. The dispenser additionally comprises a cart guide mechanism and a cart locking mechanism configured to guide the cart into the housing and to secure the cart in an appropriate location within the housing for use with the item access mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventors: Ward Broom, Kyle Joiner, Bob Stonikas, Dan Weyen, James Findley
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Patent number: 9809240Abstract: A dispenser configured for securely storing a plurality of items within a cart and providing access to a subset of the plurality of items to authorized users. The dispenser generally includes a housing defining an interior portion dimensioned to receive a storage cart having an array of receptacles each configured to hold one or more items, a laterally sliding access door configured to provide restricted access to the cart stored within the dispenser, and an item access mechanism configured to provide selective access to a subset of the plurality of items stored within the cart. The dispenser additionally comprises a cart guide mechanism and a cart locking mechanism configured to guide the cart into the housing and to secure the cart in an appropriate location within the housing for use with the item access mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Innovative Product Achievements, LLCInventors: Ward Broom, Kyle Joiner, Bob Stonikas, Dan Weyen, James Findley
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Publication number: 20170161983Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a dispenser configured for storing one or more items and dispensing the stored items to authorized users. According to various embodiments, the dispenser generally includes a housing defining an interior portion dimensioned to receive a plurality of items and an access assembly configured to prevent unauthorized user access to the interior portion of the dispenser while providing selective access to certain items in response to input received from an authorized user. According to various embodiments, the access assembly comprises a pair of flexible barriers coupled to a sliding door assembly, which includes one or more lockable access doors. Together, the door assembly and flexible barriers prevent access to the interior of the dispenser when in a locked configuration and permit access to certain items when in an unlocked configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Robert Fitzgerald, Kyle Joiner, Joel Eisler, Ward Broom, Keith Stallings, Jason Farah
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Patent number: 9576418Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a dispenser configured for storing one or more items and dispensing the stored items to authorized users. According to various embodiments, the dispenser generally includes a housing defining an interior portion dimensioned to receive a plurality of items and an access assembly configured to prevent unauthorized user access to the interior portion of the dispenser while providing selective access to certain items in response to input received from an authorized user. According to various embodiments, the access assembly comprises a pair of flexible barriers coupled to a sliding door assembly, which includes one or more lockable access doors. Together, the door assembly and flexible barriers prevent access to the interior of the dispenser when in a locked configuration and permit access to certain items when in an unlocked configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2015Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Innovative Product Achievements, LLCInventors: Robert Fitzgerald, Kyle Joiner, Joel Eisler, Ward Broom, Keith Stallings, Jason Farah
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Publication number: 20170039796Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a dispenser configured for storing one or more items and dispensing the stored items to authorized users. According to various embodiments, the dispenser generally includes a housing defining an interior portion dimensioned to receive one or more items and a laterally sliding access door comprised of a flexible barrier configured to provide restricted access to items stored within the dispenser. In various embodiments, the dispenser also includes a biasing system configured bias the access door to a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: Ward Broom, Kyle Joiner, Keith Stallings, Robert Fitzgerald, Joel Eisler
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Patent number: 9478093Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a dispenser configured for storing one or more items and dispensing the stored items to authorized users. According to various embodiments, the dispenser generally includes a housing defining an interior portion dimensioned to receive one or more items and a laterally sliding access door comprised of a flexible barrier configured to provide restricted access to items stored within the dispenser. In various embodiments, the dispenser also includes a biasing system configured bias the access door to a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2012Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Innovative Product Achievements, LLCInventors: Ward Broom, Kyle Joiner, Keith Stallings, Robert Fitzgerald, Joel Eisler