Crane Merchandising Systems, Inc.

L&p Property Management Company

David Joseph Aguirre

Ray Melton Lazalier

Gerald Joseph Podgorny

Martin Shawn Egan

Ronald Henry Krob, Jr

Sachin Gopal Nagane

Jack Edward Anderson

Ignacio Santa Cruz

Jacob J Neuenswander

A mechanism for securing a mattress on a bed foundation is provided. More particularly, the invention relates to a folding mattress-retention mechanism that may compactly fold or be easily removed during shipping or storage. The folding mattress-retention mechanism includes a mattress-support structure, a first hinged attachment, and a second hinged attachment. The mattress-support structure includes a first and second end and may abut a side of a mattress atop a bed foundation. The first and second hinged attachments are coupled to the mattress-support structure at the respective first and second ends and may either affix or removably attach the folding mattress-retention mechanism to the foot, head, or sides of a bed foundation. Further, the hinged attachments may allow for movement, and the folding mattress-retention mechanism may move into and between an operable first position and a stowed second position.

Folding mattress-retention mechanism

A system and method for directing a consumer through a vending machine transaction. The system and method include a UI guide comprising visual cues to direct a consumer to insert a minimum amount of money, make a production selection and confirm the product selection. The system and method provide for the consumer to cancel the transaction and request that return of inserted coins.

Vending machine user interface guide; electronic coin return; and hinged delivery bin

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Springfield, MO, United States of America

David Joseph Aguirre