Ralph J Ullmann

D4145151, Sep 28, 1999

Jan 2, 1998

D/081451

Carol A. Berckenhoff - Schulenberg TX
Ralph J. Ullmann - Shiner TX

Kaspar Wire Works, Inc. - Shiner TX

2001

D20 6

52169073, Jun 8, 1993

Jun 30, 1992

7/906680

Ralph J. Ullmann - Shiner TX

Kaspar Wire Works, Inc. - Shiner TX

B65D 5516

70159

A device for locking a coin control mechanism and insert into the interior of the housing of cabinet of a newspaper rack, the device comprising a cross bar (30) permanently mounted across the housing front opening (22) on which there is attached a blade receipt member (32) or in which a blade receipt slot (33) is located. An insert (38) consisting of a metal perimeter (40) having an insert cross member (52) extending from an upper insert brace (42) to a lower insert brace (46) is connected to pivot cams (36) attached to or near a lower edge (24) of the housing opening. The insert cross member (52) has an insert bracket (56) attached thereto which is generally L-shaped, having an attachment leg (58) for attaching the insert bracket (56) to the insert cross member (52) and a lock receiving leg (60). The insert (38) attaches to the pivot cams (36), and is dimensioned such that the perimeter (40) fits snugly against the perimeter of the front opening (22) of the cabinet. After attaching to the pivot cams (36), the insert (38) is rotated upward with the lock receiving leg (60) of the insert cross member (52) passing through the opening of the housing cross bar (30).

48280976, May 9, 1989

Feb 11, 1988

7/154870

Harvey Kresta - Hallettsville TX
Ralph J. Ullmann - Shiner TX

Kaspar Wire Works, Inc. - Shiner TX

G07D 508
G07F 508

194227

A coin control mechanism for use with a dispensing machine and containing a three-way adjustable price setter and a mechanical linkage to quickly change the coin control mechanism among any one of three preset prices, thus allowing for different price settings on different days. Three adjustable legs control the preinsertion position of a totalizer which calculates the cumulative total of coins inserted into the coin chute of the coin control mechanism. A three-position keyway and linkage allows an operator to quickly change the preinsertion position of the totalizer from outside of the coin control mechanism.

50369660, Aug 6, 1991

Jun 12, 1989

7/364230

Douglas D. Kaspar - Shiner TX
David C. Kaspar - Shiner TX
Ralph Ullmann - Shiner TX

Kaspar Wire Works, Inc. - Shiner TX

G07F 516
G07F 1104

194217

This disclosure is directed to a retrofit coin measuring apparatus installed in a newspaper vending rack, and more particularly a retrofit structure which is electronically actuated. It incorporates a switch which is operated by insertion of a coin into the coin chute, switching on electrical power which is otherwise switched off to preserve battery life. The coin measuring apparatus has a removable retrofit structure which is attached by a lock bar. Inside the coin measuring apparatus, there is a switch which initiates operation of the electronic circuitry to test for bogus coins, to measure the value of the coin, and sum the total value of coins inserted until a price has been paid and to thereafter operate a door mounted on a paper receiving cabinet. The door is provided with a door hook cooperative with a door hook closure device to close and latch after the sale of a paper. After each sale, the electronic circuitry is switched off and is in a dormant state until the next transaction.

55313558, Jul 2, 1996

Sep 8, 1994

8/303053

Ralph J. Ullmann - Shiner TX
Harvey G. Kresta - Shiner TX

B65H 300

221191

A machine for vending stacked articles, such as newspapers, one at a time. The machine includes a paper feed mechanism, operated through the opening of the door, which disengages when the door is about halfway open. The device also includes a mechanism which automatically adjusts to the thickness of the paper to be vended, which includes an elevated shelf, spring loaded to bring a paper to a position adjacent a slot through which the paper feed mechanism urges the paper. The slot is covered by a one-way flap, allowing the paper to issue outward but prevents a dishonest customer from reaching through the slot to take additional papers.

D488620, Apr 27, 1999

Jan 2, 1998

D/081452

Carol A. Berckenhoff - Schulenberg TX
Ralph J. Ullmann - Shiner TX

Kaspar Wire Works, Inc. - Shiner TX

2001

D20 6

D3499979, Aug 23, 1994

Oct 1, 1992

D/000133

Ralph J. Ullmann - Shiner TX

Kaspar Wire Works, Inc. - Shiner TX

D34 1

53181956, Jun 7, 1994

Aug 7, 1992

7/927157

Alan P. Kahanek - Yoakum TX
Ralph J. Ullmann - Shiner TX

Kaspar Wire Works, Inc. - Shiner TX

B65H 300

221152

The application discloses a device (10) to retrofit into the cabinet (11) of newspaper vending machine racks to prevent the removal of more than one copy of the newspaper for each vend or door opening of the cabinet (11). The single vend device (10) consists of a front panel (12) with a T-slot (14). The arms (14a) of the T-slot (14) are normally closed off with a pivoted closure plate (16). Consumer access to the newspapers is provided through the leg of the T-slot (14b), but the newspaper must be slid through the gap between the closure plate (16) and the front panel (12). The thickness of the gap is adjustable to selectively allow for the variation in thickness between various editions of the newspaper. The closure plate (16) is spring loaded to be biased to the closed position. Following removal of the paper, the closure of the plate (16) and a locking pin (32) prevents the plate (16) from re-opening.