Steven E Summers

Address:

1031 Titanite Pl, Castle Rock, CO 80108

VIN:

JM1NC25F690204627

Make:

MAZDA

Model:

MX-5 MIATA

Year:

2009

US Patent:

6402030, Jun 11, 2002

Filed:

Oct 23, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/694695

Inventors:

Steven E. Summers - Uniontown OH

Assignee:

DRB Systems, Incorporated - Akron OH

International Classification:

G06F 708

US Classification:

235381, 235375

Abstract:

A system and methodology are provided for providing car wash services according to a voucher code. The system obtains the voucher code from a voucher and determines whether the voucher code is expired or has been previously used. Based on the validity determination, car wash services are selectively provided according to desired wash service information obtained from the voucher code, as well as additional or upgraded services desired by a car wash customer at the time the voucher is presented. The system determines the validity of a voucher code by accessing a network or chain management system which maintains a database of voucher code usage information, thus allowing a determination at any site in the network or chain of whether the voucher has expired or has been previously used. The system further provides the capability of obtaining voucher code usage reports from any site in the chain.

US Patent:

20090057401, Mar 5, 2009

Filed:

Aug 29, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/201119

Inventors:

Dale R. Brott - Uniontown OH, US
Steven E. Summers - Uniontown OH, US

Assignee:

DRB Systems, Incorporated - Akron OH

International Classification:

G06K 5/00

US Classification:

235382, 235380

Abstract:

Systems and methods are disclosed for operating an automated vehicle wash or lubrication system and providing user selected car wash or lubrication services according to a prepaid customer account, in which the customer's credit card is automatically charged at a regular interval or based on a certain number of services having been provided for the prepaid wash or lubrication services.