Patents by Inventor Wayne Mincher

Wayne Mincher 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).

  • Convertible front loading flat article vending machine system
    Patent number: 6179161
    Abstract: A flat article vending machine capable of mechanical or electronic actuation and which provides for convertibility using modular actuation assemblies, has replaceable chimney hopper modules, an anti vandalism gate, and a pocket display panel assembly, and is front loading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Parkway Machine Corporation
    Inventors: Steven A. Kovens, Michael T. Gootee, Robert H. Tegtmeier, Ronald F. Deuel, Wayne Mincher
  • Dynamic vending machine with track insert assembly
    Patent number: 5833117
    Abstract: A dynamic bulk vending machine including a merchandise globe assembly sitting on an upper hopper, an intermediate chamber containing a unitary, multi-layer, serpentine, wire-form track defining an irregular pathway for spherical merchandise which sits on a lower hopper, all of which sit on a base containing a coin receiving actuation mechanism which is mechanically linked to both hoppers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: Parkway Machine Corporation
    Inventors: Steven A. Kovens, Wayne Mincher, Michael T. Gootee, Robert H. Tegtmeier
  • Coin actuated vending machine
    Patent number: D370694
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Assignee: Parkway Machine Corporation
    Inventors: Steven A. Kovens, Wayne Mincher
  • Coin actuated vending machine with track
    Patent number: D387385
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Assignee: Parkway Machine Corporation
    Inventors: Steven A. Kovens, Wayne Mincher, Michael T. Gootee, Robert H. Tegtmeier