Karl;
United States Patent 6,206,235
Green March 27, 2001
candy dispenser
In a message dated 10/2/01 8:38:16 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
karldenton@ameritech.net writes:
> Martin,
>
> Given that the patent on this has expired I am not to worried about it.
>
> Karl R. Denton
> P.O. Box 621
> Walled Lake, MI 48390
> www.karldenton.com
>
> 248-363-1478 - Phone
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi [mailto:owner-rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi] On Behalf
> Of Dasisgoot@aol.com
> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2001 7:13 PM
> To: rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi
> Subject: Re: The PEZ Interface
>
> Karl,
>
> Steven may have a point, maybe it's just a feeling, but I think I'd still
> be a tad bit concerned, whether they had returned my calls or not. Some
> companies are very touchy when it comes to reproducing their products in
> any way shape or form.
>
> Martin
>
> In a message dated 10/1/01 8:39:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> KDenton@williams-int.com writes:
>
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> Steven,
>
> I suppose that if you were going to sell an item to the masses in true
> competition with PEZ there may be an issue. We would make PEZ heads
> starting at $199 each (some going as high as $495 depending on detail and
> material). Not something that the general public will by thousands or even
> several of. The design of the PEZ interface was done be me so I could
> offer look-a-like PEZ heads via ToyBuilders.com. There was clearly a
> market as we did produce them however the main purchaser was the corporate
> world for special occasions and they wanted their logos in stead of people.
> I did look into the patents held by the PEZ company and most have or are
> about to expire. I tried contacting the PEZ company regarding look-a-like
> PEZ heads and they would not return my calls. They have a statement on
> their website that indicates that they do not want to produce such items.
>
> As we all have several email address these days this is coming from my
> employer provided address and as such my employer is not connected in any
> way with the PEZ head or CPI.
>
> Karl R. Denton
> Lead Engineer
> RP and Casting Operations
> Williams International
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steven Pollack [mailto:StevenP@DigitalJeweler.NET]
> Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2001 7:49 PM
> To: Karl R. Denton
> Cc: rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi
> Subject: Re: The PEZ Interface
>
> I am wondering about any copyright or trademark issues of this. Isn't Pez
> owned by someone?
> There have been recent legal cases that suggest that it is illegal for the
> owner of a Rolex watch to have third party aftermarket parts put on their
> product and to have the name Rolex remain on the altered product. Rolex's
> claim was that there was a dilution of brand by having Rolex still on a
> watch not of their design or making.
> Steven
> "Karl R. Denton" wrote:
>
>
>
> Hello all,
> Based on the response I received from the announcement of the Common PEZ
> Interface Data Kit I wanted to clarify just what it is...
> THE CPI data is CAD data that when merged with you or your clients CAD data
> will produce a "PEZ head" note that the term PEZ Head does not necessarily
> mean a human head it may in fact mean a corporate logo or other item. I
> will be posting a couple of samples on the website in the coming days. The
> kit includes two stereolithography interfaces. As stated you can build the
> interfaces as standalone and glue what ever you want to the top to produce
> the same effect. You do not receive the PEZ dispenser. These can be
> purchased at any candy or 5&10 store for less then a $1 each. When you get
> the dispenser take the head (object) off and replace it with the one you
> created using the CPI.
> I neglected to announce that there is a 33% discount for schools and
> universities. The CPI has been sold and used as training aids in CAD
> classes. It makes learning about design a bit more fun and the end result
> can be built on any RP machine for little cost.
> Karl R. Denton
> P.O. Box 621
> Walled Lake, MI 48390
> www.karldenton.com
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