BRIAN LEE DUNCAN
Pilots at Oak St, Grantfork, IL
License number
Illinois A2188287
Issued Date
Dec 2016
Expiration Date
Dec 2018
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
5542 Oak St, Grantfork, IL 62249
Professional information
Optical Vend Sensing System For Product Delivery Detection
US Patent:
8548625, Oct 1, 2013
Filed:
Jan 23, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/656908
Inventors:
David Boyd Whitten - Saint Charles MO, US
William Edwin Booth - Saint Louis MO, US
Paul Kevin Griner - Saint Louis MO, US
Brian Lee Duncan - Highland IL, US
William Edwin Booth - Saint Louis MO, US
Paul Kevin Griner - Saint Louis MO, US
Brian Lee Duncan - Highland IL, US
Assignee:
Crane Merchandising Systems, Inc. - Bridgeton MO
International Classification:
G06F 17/00, H01M 14/00
US Classification:
700244, 700236, 700231
Abstract:
An optical vend sensing system for use in vending machines employs a row of light emitters on one side of a region through which a vend product passes during delivery and a row of light detectors on the opposite side. Each detector is substantially aligned with a corresponding one of the emitters, and is capable of receiving light from any of more than one of the emitters when that emitter is activated. The emitters are individually activated in sequential, round-robin fashion and multiple detectors are monitored for each emitter when activated. Interruption of detectible beams between an activated emitter and one of the multiple emitters monitored for the activated emitter. Power applied to an activated emitter is calibrated in steps to a minimum level sufficient to ensure detection by all monitored detectors of light emitted by an activated emitter, plus a safety margin.
Method And System For Accomplishing Product Detection
US Patent:
2002011, Aug 29, 2002
Filed:
Aug 23, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/935935
Inventors:
David Whitten - Saint Charles MO, US
William Booth - Saint Louis MO, US
Paul Griner - Saint Louis MO, US
Brian Duncan - Highland IL, US
William Booth - Saint Louis MO, US
Paul Griner - Saint Louis MO, US
Brian Duncan - Highland IL, US
International Classification:
G07F011/00
US Classification:
221/009000
Abstract:
The present invention provides for a vending system wherein a monitoring system verifies that a product ordered by a vending customer is actually delivered through a delivery area to the customer. If the product ordered is unavailable either because of an out of stock situation or a blockage of the delivery path for that product, the present invention allows the customer to request a refund or order a second product. Additionally, the present invention helps to prevent theft of product from the vending system.
Method And System For Accomplishing Product Detection
US Patent:
2012001, Jan 19, 2012
Filed:
Jul 18, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/185034
Inventors:
David B. Whitten - Saint Charles MO, US
William Edwin Booth - Saint Louis MO, US
Paul Kevin Griner - Saint Louis MO, US
Brian Lee Duncan - Highland IL, US
William Edwin Booth - Saint Louis MO, US
Paul Kevin Griner - Saint Louis MO, US
Brian Lee Duncan - Highland IL, US
International Classification:
B65G 59/00, B65D 83/00
US Classification:
221 1, 221199, 221133
Abstract:
The present invention provides for a vending system wherein a monitoring system verifies that a product ordered by a vending customer is actually delivered through a delivery area to the customer. If the product ordered is unavailable either because of an out of stock situation or a blockage of the delivery path for that product, the present invention allows the customer to request a refund or order a second product. Additionally, the present invention helps to prevent theft of product from the vending system.
Method And System For Accomplishing Product Detection
US Patent:
7191034, Mar 13, 2007
Filed:
Mar 9, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/796428
Inventors:
David Boyd Whitten - Saint Charles MO, US
William Edwin Booth - Saint Louis MO, US
Paul Kevin Griner - Saint Louis MO, US
Brian Lee Duncan - Highland IL, US
William Edwin Booth - Saint Louis MO, US
Paul Kevin Griner - Saint Louis MO, US
Brian Lee Duncan - Highland IL, US
Assignee:
Crane Co. - Stamford CT
International Classification:
G06F 17/00
US Classification:
700244, 700232, 700236, 250221, 2502221, 250223 R, 221 9
Abstract:
The present invention provides for a vending system wherein a monitoring system verifies that a product ordered by a vending customer is actually delivered through a delivery area to the customer. If the product ordered is unavailable either because of an out of stock situation or a blockage of the delivery path for that product, the present invention allows the customer to request a refund or order a second product. Additionally, the present invention helps to prevent theft of product from the vending system.
Method And System For Accomplishing Product Detection
US Patent:
7286901, Oct 23, 2007
Filed:
Jun 18, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/173795
Inventors:
David B. Whitten - Saint Charles MO, US
William Edwin Booth - Saint Louis MO, US
Paul Kevin Griner - Saint Louis MO, US
Brian Lee Duncan - Highland IL, US
William Edwin Booth - Saint Louis MO, US
Paul Kevin Griner - Saint Louis MO, US
Brian Lee Duncan - Highland IL, US
Assignee:
Crane Co. - Stamford CT
International Classification:
G06F 7/00
US Classification:
700244, 700231, 700236
Abstract:
The present invention provides for a vending system wherein a monitoring system verifies that a product ordered by a vending customer is actually delivered through a delivery area to the customer. If the product ordered is unavailable either because of an out of stock situation or a blockage of the delivery path for that product, the present invention allows the customer to request a refund or order a second product. Additionally, the present invention helps to prevent theft of product from the vending system.
Method And System For Accomplishing Product Detection
US Patent:
7787988, Aug 31, 2010
Filed:
Oct 31, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/982330
Inventors:
David B. Whitten - Saint Charles MO, US
William Edwin Booth - Saint Louis MO, US
Paul Kevin Griner - Saint Louis MO, US
Brian Lee Duncan - Highland IL, US
William Edwin Booth - Saint Louis MO, US
Paul Kevin Griner - Saint Louis MO, US
Brian Lee Duncan - Highland IL, US
Assignee:
Crane Merchandising Systems, Inc. - Bridgeton MO
International Classification:
G06F 17/00
US Classification:
700244, 700232, 700243, 221 13, 221 9, 221195, 221 2
Abstract:
The present invention provides for a vending system wherein a monitoring system verifies that a product ordered by a vending customer is actually delivered through a delivery area to the customer. If the product ordered is unavailable either because of an out of stock situation or a blockage of the deliver path for that product, the present invention allows the customer to request a refund or order a second product. Additionally, the present invention helps to prevent theft of product from the vending system.
Method And System For Accomplishing Product Detection
US Patent:
7980418, Jul 19, 2011
Filed:
Oct 23, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/977099
Inventors:
David B. Whitten - Saint Charles MO, US
William Edwin Booth - Saint Louis MO, US
Paul Kevin Griner - Saint Louis MO, US
Brian Lee Duncan - Highland IL, US
William Edwin Booth - Saint Louis MO, US
Paul Kevin Griner - Saint Louis MO, US
Brian Lee Duncan - Highland IL, US
Assignee:
Crane Merchandising Systems, Inc. - Bridgeton MO
International Classification:
G07F 11/00
US Classification:
221 21, 221 2, 221 7, 221 13, 700244, 700243
Abstract:
The present invention provides for a vending system wherein a monitoring system verifies that a product ordered by a vending customer is actually delivered through a delivery area to the customer. If the product ordered is unavailable either because of an out of stock situation or a blockage of the delivery path for that product, the present invention allows the customer to request a refund or order a second product. Additionally, the present invention helps to prevent theft of product from the vending system.
Method And System For Accomplishing Product Detection
US Patent:
8046100, Oct 25, 2011
Filed:
Mar 13, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/717594
Inventors:
David Boyd Whitten - Saint Charles MO, US
William Edwin Booth - Saint Louis MO, US
Paul Kevin Griner - Saint Louis MO, US
Brian Lee Duncan - Highland IL, US
William Edwin Booth - Saint Louis MO, US
Paul Kevin Griner - Saint Louis MO, US
Brian Lee Duncan - Highland IL, US
Assignee:
Crane Merchandising Systems, Inc. - Bridgeton MO
International Classification:
G06F 17/00
US Classification:
700236, 700240, 700244
Abstract:
The present invention provides for a vending system wherein a monitoring system verifies that a product ordered by a vending customer is actually delivered through a delivery area to the customer. If the product ordered is unavailable either because of an out of stock situation or a blockage of the delivery path for that product, the present invention allows the customer to request a refund or order a second product. Additionally, the present invention helps to prevent theft of product from the vending system.