Learn more

VENDO CO

Overview
  • Total Patents
    480
About

VENDO CO has a total of 480 patent applications. Its first patent ever was published in 1940. It filed its patents most often in United States, United Kingdom and Canada. Its main competitors in its focus markets control, furniture and games and machines are ROWE MFG CO INC, AUTOSALES GUM AND CHOCOLATE COMPANY and NORTHWESTERN CORP.

Patent filings per year

Chart showing VENDO COs patent filings per year from 1900 to 2020

Top inventors

# Name Total Patents
#1 Andrews Boley A 33
#2 Johnson Elmer C 33
#3 Craven Herman R 18
#4 Childers Spencer L 18
#5 Hieb Larry E 17
#6 Hanson Theodore L 17
#7 Ptacek James F 17
#8 Black Stewart L 13
#9 Gore Le Roy D 13
#10 Johnson Elmer Clarence 12

Latest patents

Publication Filing date Title
EP1537040A2 Retractable gauge step for flexible multi-depth vending
EP1540605A2 Self-learning depth logic for multi-depth vendor control
US2004245280A1 Anti-theft hopper for vending machine
US2004195942A1 Hidden door hinge for vending machine
US2004030444A1 Vending machine bucket drive control
US6735989B1 Pilfer and vandalism resistant hasp locking mechanism
US6582036B2 Door retaining device
US5498387A Method of manufacturing a helical structure
US5156451A Apparatus having a high center of gravity with energy absorbing device
US5255968A Replaceable sign face
US5143430A Inner door latch
US5176288A Control dispensing apparatus for vending machines
US4986615A Vending apparatus
US4974888A Fastening apparatus
US4940161A Ramp apparatus
DE3603754A1 GOODS MACHINE
US4696413A Vending system and method for preventing multiple product vends
US4454961A Package dispensing mechanism for vending machine
CA1186779A Vending machine control system with malfunction bypass
DE3211135A1 GOODS SALES MACHINE