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Bellevue, WA, United States of America

Coinstar, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 63

% Expired Patents = 41.3

EPO Patents = 1

Trademarks = 19

Forward Citations = 4,990

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42 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Jens H Molbak (20 out of 20 patents)

Douglas Alan Martin (19 out of 33 patents)

Scott J Scherer (16 out of 16 patents)

4. Dan Gerrity (11 out of 11 patents)

5. Aaron R Finch (10 out of 10 patents)

6. Scott A Dean (9 out of 10 patents)

7. Mark Louis Waechter (9 out of 10 patents)

8. Michael Doran (8 out of 8 patents)

9. Larry D Cannon (8 out of 8 patents)

10. Kim P Hanson (7 out of 7 patents)

11. Jessaca Jacobson (7 out of 7 patents)

12. Kerry Smith (7 out of 7 patents)

13. Chris Ferguson (7 out of 7 patents)

14. Rick Riday (7 out of 7 patents)

15. Daniel A Gerrity (6 out of 7 patents)

Core Competencies:

Coin Discrimination

Consumer Kiosks

Value Transfer

Gift Card Exchange

Anti-Counterfeiting

Voucher Dispensing

Coin Sorting

Access Monitoring

Coin Fraud Detection

Magnetic Card Dispensing

Self-Service Machines

Prize-Awarding Methods

63 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9594982 - Optical coin discrimination systems and methods for use with consumer-operated kiosks and the like (2017-03-14),

2. 8482413 - Access monitoring systems for use with consumer-operated kiosks and other enclosures (2013-07-09),

3. 8332313 - Methods and systems for exchanging and/or transferring various forms of value (2012-12-11),

4. 8229851 - Methods and systems for exchanging/transferring gift cards (2012-07-24),

5. 8103586 - Methods and systems for exchanging and/or transferring various forms of value (2012-01-24),

6. 8038059 - Card dispensing apparatuses and associated methods of operation (2011-10-18),

7. 8033375 - Methods and systems for exchanging and/or transferring various forms of value (2011-10-11),

8. 8024272 - Methods and systems for exchanging/transferring gift cards (2011-09-20),

9. 7971699 - Coin counter/sorter and coupon/voucher dispensing machine and method (2011-07-05),

10. 7931304 - Coin-discriminator voucher anti-counterfeiting method and apparatus (2011-04-26),

11. 7874478 - Coin counter and voucher dispensing machine and method (2011-01-25),

12. 7865432 - Methods and systems for exchanging and/or transferring various forms of value (2011-01-04),

13. 7815071 - Apparatuses and methods for dispensing magnetic cards, integrated circuit cards, and other similar items (2010-10-19),

14. 7748619 - Card dispensing apparatuses and associated methods of operation (2010-07-06),

15. 7653599 - Methods and systems for exchanging and/or transferring various forms of value (2010-01-26),

Company Overview

Coinstar, Inc., headquartered in Bellevue, WA, specializes in coin discrimination technology and consumer kiosks. The company develops innovative solutions for value transfer, including coin sorting and gift card exchange systems. Its technology also encompasses anti-counterfeiting measures and voucher dispensing, enhancing the efficiency of transactions in various retail environments. With a focus on accessibility and user experience, Coinstar continues to advance the way consumers interact with currency and digital payment options.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

63 Patents

#13 in Bellevue, WA

#120 in Washington

#5,767 in US

#11,640 in the World

Bellevue, WA, United States of America

Coinstar, Inc.

Forward Citations = 4,990

42 inventors:

Jens H Molbak (20 out of 20 patents)

Douglas Alan Martin (19 out of 33 patents)

Scott J Scherer (16 out of 16 patents)

4. Dan Gerrity (11 out of 11 patents)

5. Aaron R Finch (10 out of 10 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Coinstar, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/coinstar

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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