Brent Dale Garson

US Patent:

6920372, Jul 19, 2005

Filed:

Sep 25, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/254732

Inventors:

James L. Nickerson - Mayfield Village OH, US
Brent Garson - Solon OH, US

International Classification:

G06F017/00

US Classification:

700244, 700236, 221 2, 221 9, 221 13

Abstract:

An audit monitoring and product drop system for retrofitting into an existing vending machine and a method of operating a vending machine is disclosed. A product drop sensor is provided to detect when a product to be dispensed drops through a product drop area of the vending machine. When a product dispensing mechanism is actuated, the output of the product drop sensor is monitored to determine whether a product to be dispensed drops through the product drop area within a predetermined time interval after the product dispensing mechanism is actuated. Transactional information relating to the products dispensed and the funds received are stored in a memory means only if a product drop is sensed by the product drop sensor within the predetermined time period.

US Patent:

8234007, Jul 31, 2012

Filed:

Mar 18, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/406293

Inventors:

Brent D. Garson - Orange OH, US
Aviel Dafna - Moreland Hills OH, US
Alessandro Ratti - Via Varesina, IT
Ezio Cesare Ratti - Via Manzoni, IT

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

700236, 700240, 700244

Abstract:

During operation of a vending machine, an image is obtained of an area of interest in the vending machine. As a product selected by a customer moves toward a product retrieval location, images of the area of interest are obtained and transmitted to the data base. Images in the data base are compared to determine whether or not the selected product has moved to the area of interest.

US Patent:

8380347, Feb 19, 2013

Filed:

Oct 13, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/250269

Inventors:

Brent D. Garson - Orange OH, US
Aviel Dafna - Moreland Hills OH, US
Alessandro Ratti - Via Varesina, IT
Ezio Cesare Ratti - Via Manzoni, IT

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

700244, 700236, 700242, 700243, 700238, 700240

Abstract:

During operation of a vending machine, visual images of the next product to be dispensed from product dispensing locations are obtained. Features of the visual images are compared to a data base of features to determine the identity of the next product to be dispensed from each of the dispensing locations. After a product has been dispensed from a dispensing location, a visual image is obtained of the next product at the dispensing location. Features of the visual image of the next product at the dispensing location are compared to a data base of features to determine the identity of the next product to be dispensed. A displayed price of a product is compared with product prices in the data base. If necessary, the displayed price is adjusted to agree with the data base.

US Patent:

8550293, Oct 8, 2013

Filed:

Aug 28, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/584047

Inventors:

Brent D. Garson - Orange OH, US
Barry P. May - Cleveland OH, US

Assignee:

Vendors Exchange International, Inc. - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

G07F 11/00

US Classification:

221 75, 211 593

Abstract:

A replacement shelf for displaying, storing, and vending flat pack gum and candy replaces an existing shelf which was dedicated solely to vending old style five stick gum and roll candy. The replacement shelf includes a plurality of parallel product guides each of which includes a planar bottom surface and a pair of parallel spaced apart product support rails which cooperate to support product to be stored, displayed and vended in a position above the planar bottom surface of the product guides and in a position which ensures that the product is directed to fall downwardly from the product guide into a delivery bin in the vending machine.

US Patent:

7994722, Aug 9, 2011

Filed:

Jan 23, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/358590

Inventors:

Brent D. Garson - Orange OH, US
Glen Johnson - Cleveland OH, US

Assignee:

Vendors Exchange International, Inc. - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

H01K 7/00

US Classification:

315 76, 315158, 315175, 315307, 315 56

Abstract:

An energy saving control for a fluorescent light which is easily installed in an existing merchandising machine and a method of retrofitting the energy saving control for a fluorescent light into an existing merchandising machine.

US Patent:

20050193891, Sep 8, 2005

Filed:

Mar 8, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/796368

Inventors:

Brent Garson - Solon OH, US
Aviel Dafna - Modiin, IL
Fabrizio Pin - Treviso, IT

International Classification:

A23F003/00

US Classification:

099279000

Abstract:

A new and improved espresso making apparatus and method of making espresso is disclosed in which a motor is utilized to move a piston to compress ground coffee in a pressure chamber a predetermined amount and wherein the amount of compression of the ground coffee is controlled by sensing a motor parameter such as voltage or current which is related to the amount of compression of the ground coffee in the pressure chamber. The motor rotates a cam and the piston is operatively connected to a cam follower which engages the cam and moves the piston in response to rotation of the motor to compress the ground coffee in the pressure chamber until the sensed rotor parameter exceeds a preset reference.

US Patent:

20100087953, Apr 8, 2010

Filed:

Oct 8, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/247716

Inventors:

BRENT DALE GARSON - Orange OH, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

700241, 221155, 221150 R, 700231, 221133

Abstract:

An apparatus for use in dispensing containers of liquid includes a dispensing device having a container dispensing location and a plurality of container storage locations. A light source is disposed at the dispensing location. Light from the light source is transmitted through the bottom of a container at the dispensing location, through liquid disposed in the container, and through an outer side surface of the container.

US Patent:

20100129024, May 27, 2010

Filed:

Nov 26, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/324067

Inventors:

Brent Garson - Orange OH, US

Assignee:

BIO CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT, INC. - Farmington Hills MI

International Classification:

F16C 33/00

US Classification:

384626

Abstract:

A shim for use in retrofitting a vending machine for dispensing products is provided. The shim has at least two spaced arms each having a first end and a second end, the arms capable of supporting products to be dispensed, and a transverse member joining the arm second ends. The transverse member is arranged to be attached to the vending machine housing such that the arms are disposed in proximity to the dispensing mechanism of the vending machine for dispensing products.