Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1996-1999
Title: Innovations by Thom Thomas in Vending Machine Technology
Introduction
Thom Thomas is an accomplished inventor based in Ventura, CA, with a notable portfolio of six patents. His work primarily focuses on enhancing the functionality and reliability of vending machines, ensuring that they deliver quality food products to consumers.
Latest Patents
Among his latest innovations is a vending machine equipped with a mechanized freezer door and failure control devices. This invention includes several failure control devices that monitor and manage the various components of the vending machine. The goal is to maintain uniform quality in the food products offered to customers. A specific embodiment of this invention features multiple oven failure control devices, a freezer failure control device, and a power failure control device. When a microcontroller detects a failure, it displays a failure message on a customer display and halts the vending process until the issue is resolved by an operator. Additionally, the vending machine incorporates a mechanism for operating the door of its refrigeration compartment, utilizing a motor-driven rotary link connected to a roller that moves within a slot of the door.
Another significant patent by Thom Thomas involves a vending machine that also includes multiple failure control devices. Similar to his previous invention, this design ensures the consistent quality of food products by monitoring the machine's components. The microcontroller plays a crucial role in identifying failures and communicating them to users, thereby enhancing the overall user experience.
Career Highlights
Thom Thomas has made significant contributions to