Patents by Inventor William T. Epperson

William T. Epperson 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).

  • Automated dry cleaning delivery system
    Patent number: 7886971
    Abstract: An automated, self-service dry cleaning delivery system accepts and records items dropped off through a kiosk for cleaning, and returns cleaned items to the same kiosk for customer pick-up. A computer software program operates the conveyors, the loading doors, and material transporting equipment. To facilitate maximum customer satisfaction, numerous customer feedback choices are displayed to maximize system dexterity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: HMC Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Tony L. Cassady, William T. Epperson, Eric L. Jones, Kevin J. Rowell, James A. Faver
  • Automated dry cleaning assembly system
    Publication number: 20100005003
    Abstract: An automated assembly conveyor method and apparatus for dry-cleaners, wherein the system is disposed to recognize, associate, and consolidate garments in customer transactions by reading garment identification tags located within each item. The system further includes an optional point-of-sale system and mark-in station to facilitate the intake of items from a customer to ensure each item is input into a database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: Tony L. Cassaday, William T. Epperson, Kevin J. Rowell
  • Automated dry cleaning delivery system
    Publication number: 20090302105
    Abstract: An automated, self-service dry cleaning delivery system accepts and records items dropped off through a kiosk for cleaning, and returns cleaned items to the same kiosk for customer pick-up. A computer software program operates the conveyors, the loading doors, and material transporting equipment. To facilitate maximum customer satisfaction, numerous customer feedback choices are displayed to maximize system dexterity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Tony L. Cassady, William T. Epperson, Eric L. Jones, Kevin J. Rowell, Jane A. Faver