Thomas S Paczkowski from Stoutsville, MO, age 62

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Thomas Paczkowski
Principal

Service Discount Club
Ret Misc Merchandise

100 Chesterfield Mall, Wildwood, MO 63017
180 S Weidman Rd, Wildwood, MO 63021

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Author
Thomas J. Paczkowski

ISBN #
0130998168

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Location:

Ballwin, MO

Work:

Owner and Property Manager

Vending Machine With Quick Release Door
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US Patent:

6371581, Apr 16, 2002
Filed:

Apr 5, 2000
Appl. No.:

09/543362
Inventors:

Michael D. Ring - Charles Town WV
David A. Yates - Falling Waters WV
Thomas S. Paczkowski - Wildwood MO
Assignee:

Royla Vendors, Inc. - Kearneysville WV
International Classification:

A47F 300
US Classification:

3121381, 312298
Abstract:

A vending machine having a vandal panel and main door that can be easily removed through upper and lower hinge assemblies without use of conventional fasteners and tools is provided. As a result, the depth of the vending machine is reduced.

Spring Clip Retainer For Vending Machine Storage Compartments
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US Patent:

6513887, Feb 4, 2003
Filed:

Jan 5, 2001
Appl. No.:

09/755377
Inventors:

Thomas S. Paczkowski - Wildwood MO
John E. Dundon - St. Louis MO
Assignee:

Coin Acceptors, Inc. - St. Louis MO
International Classification:

B65G 5900
US Classification:

312 45, 221 67
Abstract:

This retainer system for a vending machine compartment includes a retainer having an upper hook wall connection which interfits a selected upper slot and a lower tab wall connection which includes a spring clip which interfits a selected lower slot aligned with an associated upper slot, the upper and lower slots being arranged in staggered rows to facilitate installation in a vertical orientation of the retainer.

Cap Stop Divider For Vending Machine Storage Compartments
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US Patent:

6523725, Feb 25, 2003
Filed:

Nov 21, 2000
Appl. No.:

09/717405
Inventors:

Thomas S. Paczkowski - Wildwood MO
Steve Zychinski - St. Louis MO
Assignee:

Coin Acceptors, Inc. - St. Louis MO
International Classification:

B65H 3120
US Classification:

222241, 312 45
Abstract:

This retainer system for vending machine compartment includes a divider having a base member attached to a wall and a cap stop member attached to the base member by a hook and slot arrangement which permits the cap member to be pulled out from a retracted to an extended position in which it is engageable by the cap end of a bottle to provide a stop inhibiting longitudinal migration of the bottle.

Reflector And Anti-Fog Film In An Optical Sensor System
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US Patent:

6629625, Oct 7, 2003
Filed:

Nov 15, 2001
Appl. No.:

10/001534
Inventors:

Thomas S. Paczkowski - Wildwood MO
John E. Dundon - St. Louis MO
Assignee:

Coin Acceptors, Inc. - St. Louis MO
International Classification:

G07F 1100
US Classification:

221 2, 221 21, 250223 R
Abstract:

A dispensed product detection system and method for use in a refrigerated vending machine utilizing an optical light beam crossing the path through which a dispensed product travels. An optical emitter transmits a light beam through at least one layer of substantially transparent anti-fog film to reduce moisture condensation and across the product path to an optical detector wherein signal intensity is measured. As a dispensed product passes through the light beam between the emitter and the detector, the beam is momentarily broken, resulting in a change in signal intensity at the infrared detector which is registered as the vend of a product.

Method Of Setting And Controlling Coin Store Operating Levels With Prompting
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US Patent:

20080014849, Jan 17, 2008
Filed:

Jul 30, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/830594
Inventors:

Joseph Levasseur - Chesterfield MO, US
Mark Leibu - St. Louis MO, US
Thomas Paczkowski - Wildwood MO, US
Assignee:

COIN ACCEPTORS, INC. - St. Louis MO
International Classification:

G07D 9/00
US Classification:

453016000, 453039000, 453058000
Abstract:

A method for displaying coin store operating levels in a coin changer comprising the steps of activating a visual display to show recommended coin denominations and coin operating levels for a plurality of coin stores and manually positioning level indicators attached to each of said plurality of coin stores to a position indicated by the visual display, the coin store having a plurality of marked positions. An apparatus for employing the method is also disclosed.

Coin Changer With Coin Storage Cassette Having Illumination And Audible And Visual Feedback Signals
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US Patent:

20080142335, Jun 19, 2008
Filed:

Jul 10, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/775673
Inventors:

Michael A. Nogin - Creve Coeur MO, US
Richard H. Sorgea - Brentwood MO, US
Ian F. Murphy - Crestwood MO, US
Thomas S. Paczkowski - Wildwood MO, US
Assignee:

COIN ACCEPTORS, INC. - St. Louis MO
International Classification:

G07D 11/00
G05B 23/00
US Classification:

194302, 700 12
Abstract:

A coin changer including a coin changer housing comprising a coin storage cassette. The coin storage cassette comprises a plurality of coin stores. A light source is located within the housing that directs light onto the coin stores with the light source providing sufficient light to allow a user to substantially view the coin stores in the absence of another light source.

Bill Acceptor With Improved Bezel
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US Patent:

20090228139, Sep 10, 2009
Filed:

Mar 6, 2009
Appl. No.:

12/399637
Inventors:

Roger Claghorn - Ellisville MO, US
Thomas S. Paczkowski - Grover MO, US
Mark Leibu - St. Louis MO, US
Assignee:

COIN ACCEPTORS, INC. - St. Louis MO
International Classification:

G07D 7/12
G07F 7/04
G06F 7/00
US Classification:

700213, 194206, 194207
Abstract:

A bill validator for a vending machine including a bill validator housing having a pair of wing deflectors associated therewith in a sliding arrangement and a bezel having at least two indicator apertures in a faceplate portion thereof and further comprising a pair of opposing mounting wings, the mounting wings comprising retainer portions, the retainer portions comprising ramped surfaces and retainer surfaces on inner surfaces of the wings. The retainer portions cooperate with bezel mount apertures formed in the bill validator housing to retain the bezel upon the bill validator housing. The wing deflectors comprise tapered surfaces at an end adjacent to the mounting wings, the tapered surfaces when brought into contact with the mounting wings resiliently force the mounting wings outwardly to disengage the retainer portions from the bezel mount apertures to allow disassociation of the bezel from the bill validator housing.