Patents by Inventor William H. Schule, Jr.

William H. Schule, Jr. 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).

  • Method and apparatus for identifying winning and losing tokens used in promotions
    Patent number: 5176380
    Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, method and apparatus for identifying winning and losing tokens used in a promotion which includes a machine in which one of such tokens is placed. An eddy current sensor in the machine determines the composition of the alloy of which the token is made and identifies it as a "winner" or a "loser." If the token is a winner, the machine may hold the token for manual release and verification. In one aspect of the invention, a coupon is or other object is dispensed when the token is a winner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Assignee: Creative Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Clyde J. Evans, William H. Schule, Jr., George H. Monahan