Mars, Incorporated

Heliae Development, LLC

Frank Mars

David Charles Deaville

Paul Robert Fletcher

Derek Hutchinson

Richard Douglas Allan

Robert D Ross

Bernard Joseph Campbell

Andrew Michael Yellop

Michael C Hetrick

Systems and methods are disclosed for continuously optimizing the profile of an aqueous culture comprising microorganisms. The systems and methods comprise a controlled environment comprising a housing enclosing a lighting device and controlled temperature environment, and sensor modules for measuring culture and environment parameters. The sensor modules may be in communication with an automated computer control system to continuously optimize the microorganism culture profile.

Systems and methods for the continuous optimization of a microorganism culture profile

A currency validator operates by comparing measured properties of inserted articles with acceptance criteria. A set of acceptance criteria can be either enabled or disabled automatically. Some sets of acceptance criteria can be considered after an acceptance/rejection decision, and if they are met they are automatically enabled during a subsequent validation operation.

Currency validation apparatus and method

An automatic transaction machine bezel (,) for attachment to the front panel of the machine (,) that is durable and versatile, and that advantageously provides for at least two forms of payment is disclosed. The face (,) of the bezel fits through an industry-standard size opening in the front panel of the automatic transaction machine. In one embodiment, the bezel contains one aperture to accept banknotes, coins and cards in payment for a vend item.

Bezel for an automatic transaction machine

Money validation system using acceptance criteria

An automatic transaction apparatus, such as a vending machine, containing a current inventory of products for purchase and including a display unit. The current product inventory stored in the apparatus is monitored and representations of products appearing on the display unit are changed in response to monitoring the current product inventory. Methods of operating the automatic transaction apparatus are also disclosed.

Automatic transaction system with a dynamic display and methods of its

A vending machine bezel for attachment to the front panel of a vending machine that is durable and versatile, and that advantageously provides at least two apertures for the insertion of money. The face of the bezel fits through an industry-standard size bill validator opening in the front panel of the vending machine. In one embodiment, the bezel contains three apertures to accept banknotes, coins and cards in payment for a vend item.

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McLean, VA, United States of America

Frank Mars