Paul D Chibe

US Patent:

7213753, May 8, 2007

Filed:

Nov 13, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/713333

Inventors:

Steven P. Barton - Chicago IL, US
Paul Chibe - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G06K 15/00

US Classification:

235383, 235375

Abstract:

The present invention provides various apparatuses and methods that allow point of purchase products to be automatically dispensed. In an embodiment, the present invention operates with a self-scanning checkout and enables products to be dispensed with other retail items that a consumer collects and brings to the point of purchase. The product is immediately dispensed and provided to the consumer at the point of purchase. The cost of the dispensed product is added to the cost of the collected and transported retail items. The consumer makes one payment for both the dispensed product and the collected and transported retail items. In another embodiment, the present invention is modular and operates in a quick service restaurant environment. The present invention requires little counter/floor space, adds little to the cost of labor, can be mounted in a variety of locations, dispenses in any direction and integrates with virtually any existing system.

US Patent:

7422148, Sep 9, 2008

Filed:

Apr 12, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/734490

Inventors:

Steven P. Barton - Chicago IL, US
Paul Chibe - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G06K 15/00

US Classification:

235383, 235379, 235235, 235381

Abstract:

The present invention provides various apparatuses and methods that allow point of purchase products to be automatically dispensed. In an embodiment, the present invention operates with a self-scanning checkout and enables products to be dispensed with other retail items that a consumer collects and brings to the point of purchase. The product is immediately dispensed and provided to the consumer at the point of purchase. The cost of the dispensed product is added to the cost of the collected and transported retail items. The consumer makes one payment for both the dispensed product and the collected and transported retail items. In another embodiment, the present invention is modular and operates in a quick service restaurant environment. The present invention requires little counter/floor space, adds little to the cost of labor, can be mounted in a variety of locations, dispenses in any direction and integrates with virtually any existing system.

US Patent:

20020095343, Jul 18, 2002

Filed:

Sep 21, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/960915

Inventors:

Steven Barton - Chicago IL, US
Paul Chibe - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/016000

Abstract:

The present invention provides various apparatuses and methods that allow point of purchase products to be automatically dispensed. In an embodiment, the present invention operates with a self-scanning checkout and enables products to be dispensed with other retail items that a consumer collects and brings to the point of purchase. The product is immediately dispensed and provided to the consumer at the point of purchase. The cost of the dispensed product is added to the cost of the collected and transported retail items. The consumer makes one payment for both the dispensed product and the collected and transported retail items. In another embodiment, the present invention is modular and operates in a quick service restaurant environment. The present invention requires little counter/floor space, adds little to the cost of labor, can be mounted in a variety of locations, dispenses in any direction and integrates with virtually any existing system.

US Patent:

20040083026, Apr 29, 2004

Filed:

Oct 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/691806

Inventors:

Steven Barton - Chicago IL, US
Paul Chibe - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

G06F017/00
A63F009/02

US Classification:

700/237000, 186/061000

Abstract:

The present invention provides various apparatuses and methods that allow point of purchase products to be automatically dispensed. In an embodiment, the present invention operates with a self-scanning checkout and enables products to be dispensed with other retail items that a consumer collects and brings to the point of purchase. The product is immediately dispensed and provided to the consumer at the point of purchase. The cost of the dispensed product is added to the cost of the collected and transported retail items. The consumer makes one payment for both the dispensed product and the collected and transported retail items. In another embodiment, the present invention is modular and operates in a quick service restaurant environment. The present invention requires little counter/floor space, adds little to the cost of labor, can be mounted in a variety of locations, dispenses in any direction and integrates with virtually any existing system.

US Patent:

20050080679, Apr 14, 2005

Filed:

Aug 31, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/930974

Inventors:

Steven Barton - Chicago IL, US
Paul Chibe - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705016000

Abstract:

The present invention provides a method of generating revenue with a dispensing device. The method includes in an embodiment providing a container containing a quantity of a dispensable product and placing the container into a dispensing device adapted to receive the container. The method includes charging a fee for placing the container into the dispensing device. The product is then dispensed from the dispensing device. The method may also include charging a fee for the container in addition to or in lieu of the fee charged for placing the container in the dispensing device.

US Patent:

20050139659, Jun 30, 2005

Filed:

Aug 31, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/930975

Inventors:

Steven Barton - Chicago IL, US
Paul Chibe - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

G06F007/08
G06K015/00

US Classification:

235383000, 235381000

Abstract:

The present invention provides various apparatuses and methods that allow point of purchase products to be automatically dispensed. In an embodiment, the present invention operates with a self-scanning checkout and enables products to be dispensed with other retail items that a consumer collects and brings to the point of purchase. The product is immediately dispensed and provided to the consumer at the point of purchase. The cost of the dispensed product is added to the cost of the collected and transported retail items. The consumer makes one payment for both the dispensed product and the collected and transported retail items. In another embodiment, the present invention is modular and operates in a quick service restaurant environment. The present invention requires little counter/floor space, adds little to the cost of labor, can be mounted in a variety of locations, dispenses in any direction and integrates with virtually any existing system.

US Patent:

20050167489, Aug 4, 2005

Filed:

Aug 31, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/930968

Inventors:

Steven Barton - Chicago IL, US
Paul Chibe - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

G06F007/08
G06K015/00

US Classification:

235381000, 235383000

Abstract:

The present invention provides a point of purchase dispensing device and a method of using the same. The point of purchase dispensing device includes a housing adapted to receive a container. A container containing a stock of a point of purchase product may be placed within the housing. The device further includes a dispenser for dispensing the product from the container. The housing may be adapted to receive a plurality a containers, each container containing a stock of a different point of purchase product. The dispenser may be adapted to dispense product from each of the plurality of containers.

US Patent:

20050167493, Aug 4, 2005

Filed:

Aug 31, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/930570

Inventors:

Steven Barton - Chicago IL, US
Paul Chibe - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

G06K015/00
G06F007/08

US Classification:

235383000, 235381000

Abstract:

The present invention provides a checkout device that includes a purchasable item having an RFID tag affixed thereto and a scanner for detecting the RFID tag. A dispenser proximate to the scanner dispenses a point of purchase product upon selection by a user of the checkout device. A controller in operative communication with the scanner and the dispenser subsequently calculates the cost of the purchase item and the point of purchase product. A display device in operative communication with the controller displays the cost to the person using the checkout device.