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Seattle, WA, United States of America

Mark Louis Waechter

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignees: Coinstar, Inc., Outerwall Inc.. Active years: 1999-2016.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Mark Louis Waechter. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/mark-louis-waechter

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 10

% Patents Active = 40.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.2

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 699(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Seattle, WA (US) (1999 - 2009)
  • Winthrop, WA (US) (2005 - 2016)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 63 
 
Coinstar, Inc.
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 25 
 
Outerwall Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 1999-2016

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10 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9290338 - Apparatuses and methods for dispensing magnetic cards, integrated circuit cards, and other similar items (2016-03-22),
2. 7815071 - Apparatuses and methods for dispensing magnetic cards, integrated circuit cards, and other similar items (2010-10-19),
3. 7520374 - Coin discrimination apparatus and method (2009-04-21),
4. 7213697 - Coin discrimination apparatus and method (2007-05-08),
5. 7152727 - Method and apparatus for coin or object sensing using adaptive operating point control (2006-12-26),
6. 6957746 - Apparatuses and methods for dispensing magnetic cards, integrated circuit cards, and other similar items (2005-10-25),
7. 6766892 - Coin discrimination apparatus and method (2004-07-27),
8. 6520308 - Coin discrimination apparatus and method (2003-02-18),
9. 6196371 - Coin discrimination apparatus and method (2001-03-06),
10. 5988348 - Coin discrimination apparatus and method (1999-11-23),

Title: Mark Louis Waechter: Innovator in Card Dispensing Technology

Introduction

Mark Louis Waechter is a notable inventor based in Seattle, WA, with a significant contribution to the field of card dispensing technology. He holds a total of 10 patents, showcasing his innovative approach to solving practical problems in this domain.

Latest Patents

Waechter's latest patents include "Apparatuses and methods for dispensing magnetic cards, integrated circuit cards, and other similar items." One embodiment of his invention features a card dispensing apparatus that includes at least first and second card hoppers and a movable card carriage. The card carriage can move between two positions, allowing it to receive cards from either hopper. This design enables the apparatus to dispense cards into an outlet chute or an escrow chute based on whether the card has been sufficiently read by a card reader.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Waechter has worked with prominent companies such as Coinstar, Inc. and Outerwall Inc. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in developing innovative card dispensing solutions.

Collaborations

Some of Waechter's notable coworkers include Douglas Alan Martin and Rodrigo Berho, who have collaborated with him on various projects.

Conclusion

Mark Louis Waechter's contributions to card dispensing technology reflect his innovative spirit and dedication to improving user experiences. His patents continue to influence the industry and pave the way for future advancements.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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