Point-of-Purchase Coupon Dispenser
Patent: 5,097,981
Issued: March 24, 1992
Inventors: Thomas A. Degasperi, Bellport; John A. Nucatola, Hauppauge; Scott E. Manzo, Calverton, all of N.Y.
Assignee: Totom Enterprises Inc., Bohemia, N.Y.
A self-powered, compact, intelligent device senses the proximity of a consumer and draws their attention by emitting either a low-level beeping sound, a 5-15 second or longer audible commercial or other audio/visual signal while simultaneously presenting promotional material. Coupon dispenser provides point-of-purchase coupons for immediate use.