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Williston, SC, United States of America

Dixie-narco, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 23

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 414

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27 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Kenneth W Oden (5 out of 20 patents)

Charles Wayne Percy (4 out of 10 patents)

Thomas Roger Meinardi (3 out of 6 patents)

4. Joshua Robert Powell (3 out of 6 patents)

5. Vladimir Suris (3 out of 7 patents)

6. Paul F Burton (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Edmund Scott Richardson (2 out of 12 patents)

8. Talbert James Black, Jr (2 out of 4 patents)

9. Bryan Alan Collins (2 out of 4 patents)

10. Dexter V Bautista (2 out of 3 patents)

11. Paul Hayward Kelly (2 out of 22 patents)

12. Alvin V Russell (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Jon L Swanson (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Terring M Ware (1 out of 3 patents)

15. Kevin A Poyck (1 out of 4 patents)

23 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7784644 - Tandem gate release mechanism for a vending machine (2010-08-31),

2. 7684893 - Product support and dispensing system for a vending machine (2010-03-23),

3. 7604145 - Drive system for a vending machine dispensing assembly (2009-10-20),

4. 7480543 - Ultrasonic sensor for detecting the dispensing of a product (2009-01-20),

5. 7404501 - Product positioning mechanism for a vending machine (2008-07-29),

6. 7401710 - Vending machine dispensing system (2008-07-22),

7. 7289880 - Micro-processor programmable and selectable vending options and control (2007-10-30),

8. 7264138 - Anti-pilfering device for a vending machine (2007-09-04),

9. 7255246 - Ultrasonic sensor for detecting the dispensing of a product (2007-08-14),

10. 5967364 - Large product vending system (1999-10-19),

11. 5927539 - Modular vending machine with a dispensing detection device (1999-07-27),

12. 5651476 - Modular vending machine (1997-07-29),

13. 5176287 - Can vending machine (1993-01-05),

14. 5074824 - Coin hopper (1991-12-24),

15. 5061222 - Coin hopper and dispenser (1991-10-29),

Dixie-narco, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of vending machines, particularly known for their high-quality and reliable soda and snack machines. Based in Williston, South Carolina, the company has been in operation for over 70 years, providing innovative vending solutions to customers worldwide. Dixie-narco, Inc. prides itself on delivering superior customer service and cutting-edge technology in its vending machine products.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 16 2025

23 Patents

#1 in Williston, SC

#95 in South Carolina

#13,930 in US

#26,801 in the World

Williston, SC, United States of America

Dixie-narco, Inc.

Forward Citations = 414

27 inventors:

Kenneth W Oden (5 out of 20 patents)

Charles Wayne Percy (4 out of 10 patents)

Thomas Roger Meinardi (3 out of 6 patents)

4. Joshua Robert Powell (3 out of 6 patents)

5. Vladimir Suris (3 out of 7 patents)

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