Patent Application
20230419796
This present disclosure pertains to customer notification and feedback devices, specifically a system and device configured to signal a waitperson during a service interaction and provide feedback on behalf of the customer.
Waiting tables is a vital and prevalent profession in the United States, but customer interactions remain largely unchanged. In many countries, including the United States, tipping is a customary practice used to indicate satisfaction with a customer interaction and service quality from the waitstaff and establishment. However, tipping typically occurs at the end of an interaction, leaving the waitstaff unaware of what a customer thinks about the service prior to the interaction being over. The outcome of a service interaction and a customer's satisfaction generally depends on the waitstaff s attentiveness to the customer's needs, which can often be varied and challenging to discern. Additionally, initiating feedback before the end of the interaction can be uncomfortable and awkward for both the patron and the waitstaff, particularly if the feedback is not positive. Accordingly, there is a need for a way that allows patrons to signal that they require attention and provide feedback on their service during an interaction and that alleviates some of the discomfort associated with prior methods of feedback communication.
This summary is provided to introduce in a simplified form concepts that are further described in the following detailed descriptions. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it to be construed as limiting the scope of the claimed subject matter.
In view of the above difficulties and limitations of the art, embodiments of an apparatus for waitperson notification and feedback indication are provided. More specifically, the present invention relates to a waitperson notification and feedback indication device for use at or around the place setting for a patron that, in one or more embodiments, allows for notification that attention is required and provides an indication of feedback during a service interaction, without a patron having to flag down a waitperson or vocally provide feedback, in certain aspects of the invention. Moreover, the device may mitigate some of the awkwardness of vocally provided feedback, in certain aspects.
According to one or more embodiments, a waitperson notification and feedback device generally comprises a support base, pole, and a signal device which can be placed on or attached to a patron's table to provide notification that specific attention is required and/or feedback on the satisfaction of the patron with the level of service.
According to a specific embodiment, the device comprises a pedestal, as a support base, to which a pole of finite size is affixed and a flexible flag, as a signal device, slidably engaged on that pole to raise and lower relative to the pedestal. A patron may place the pedestal on the table and move the flag up and down the pole to provide an indication of their level of satisfaction with the service interaction or to provide notification that the patron needs attention for a specific reason, such as to get a refill or ask for napkins. In various embodiments, one or both of the pole and flag might also be interchangeable. For example, a patron might have be able to replace and attach different color, shape, or designed flags to either indicate a particular service request, such as for a refill, or to indicate satisfaction with service. Alternatively, the flag and pole might be integrally formed and interchanging a signal device might include changing the pole along with the signal device. In such an embodiment, a user might be able to select a pole and flag combo from a variety thereof.
According to other embodiments, the device might comprise a clip, as a support base, to which a pole of finite size is affixed with a flag slidably engaged on that pole to be raised and lowered relative to the pole and the pedestal. A patron may attach the clip to a table and move the flag up and down the pole to provide an indication of their level of satisfaction with the service interaction or to provide notification that the patron needs attention for a specific reason in embodiments. In various embodiments, the pole might comprise a variable length pole, such as a telescoping pole, to which a signal device, like a rigid panel, is attached. Thereby, the signal device would not necessarily need to slide up and down the pole, as the pole itself could be extended and retracted to move the signal device and notify or provide feedback to a waitperson. Moreover, the signal device might be integrally formed with a variable length pole and the pole itself might be interchangeable with another pole having a different flag in embodiments. The ability to replace one or both of the pole and flag allows each to be replaced when damaged or worn out, extending the life of such a device.
According to yet another embodiment, the device might comprise a clip, as a support base, having one or more holes defined in the handle of the clip with a pole having a flag at the end passing through the holes. In such an embodiment, the flag may be raised and lowered through the holes, to notify or provide feedback to a waitperson. The pole and flag may be held in a desired position by frictional engagement with an engaging unit, such as a gripping gasket lining the perimeter of one or more of the holes in an embodiment. Alternatively, the pole and flag may also be held in a desired position by a stopper apparatus attached to the pole, such as by one or more elastic bands or clamps disposed on the pole which are generally unable to pass through the hole when disposed on the pole in other embodiments. Further, the pole and flag may also be held in position by an engaging unit, such as a clamp, affixed to a portion of the support base and holding the pole stationary.
While the above embodiments describe a support base as being one of a pedestal and a clip, it is to be understood that the support base may comprise other structures. For example, the support base may be integral with the table itself, such as in the case of a table having a hole to accept an end of a pole. Alternatively, an assembly of legs affixed to or separate from a pole might also be utilized. Indeed, any structure which provides the necessary attachment and support for a pole a flag combo might be utilized and foreseen as a support base. For example, the support base may be a box or container to which ballast may be added to further stabilize the support base. In addition, it is also understood that the support base might optionally have an adherent unit to affix or frictionally engage a table. For example, a pedestal and table might have matched and mating hook and loop fastener segments disposed thereupon to secure the pedestal to a table. Alternatively, a removably sticky surface might be disposed upon a surface of a support base to frictionally engage a table and secure the support base thereto.
Further, it is also foreseen that the pole disclosed above might have any sized and shaped cross section relative to its length useful to allow a user to carry out the purpose of notification and/or feedback. For example, the cross section of the pole might be round, triangular, square, rectangular, pentagon, hexagon, heptagon, or so forth in embodiments. Likewise, the length of the finite sized pole might be any which allows use for the purpose of notification and/or feedback. Indeed, a longer pole might be useful if the height of a signal device slidably engaged thereupon is used to communicate satisfaction with a service interaction in embodiments. Thereby, a user might have more distinct variations on height and, accordingly, more distinct variations on service feedback. For example, a patron might be able to distinctly and noticeably position a flag all the way up, all the way down, or at distinctive incremental points located therebetween in embodiments. The distinct incremental points might be identified by height indicators disposed on the surface of the pole in embodiments. Indeed, a shorter pole might not allow for easy interpretation of a flag location along a pole, that is it might not be easy for a waitperson to see a flag is ⅔ up a pole versus a flag that is ¾ up a pole. However, such a short pole might be desirable should an establishment wish to limit the variations on feedback to prevent confusion in embodiments.
Moreover, while the signal device above is identified as a flexible flag or rigid panel in the various embodiments, it is foreseen that other structures might be suitable for notification and feedback purposes. In embodiments where the signal device is identified as slidable relative to the pole, it is foreseen that this might be via a channel integral or affixed to a portion of the signal device, through which the pole passes and in which the pole is frictionally engaged, securing the flag to a portion thereof. Alternatively, the signal device might have one or more clips integral or affixed to a portion of the signal device, through which a pole might be inserted or into which a pole might be snap secured, if the clip has an open side allowing for such engagement. Moreover, it is also foreseen that the signal device might have one or more magnetic structures integral or affixed to a portion thereof to engage a metallic pole, allowing for the signal device to be magnetically affixed to the pole without any additional necessary structure.
Similarly, the device may further comprise magnetic portions to mate with and connect with other magnetic portions or ferrous materials associated with other portions of the device. Indeed, the magnetic portions can be disposed on and connect one or more of the support base, pole, and signal device in various embodiments. Further, the device may also comprise lights and a control unit, such as a switch or dial in certain embodiments. Lights, and control units, might be disposed along any of the various portions of the device. For example, the signal device in various embodiments might comprise a small LED panel which is optionally capable of having customizable colors or designs, potentially to identify different services requested or specific feedback. In another example, the signal device in various embodiments might comprise a small electroluminescent (EL) panel. Moreover, the lights and control unit might also be electrically coupled with a power supply, such as batteries in further embodiments. In at least one embodiment, each of the power supply, lights, and control unit might be connected through power connectors, which are selectively coupled together and can be decoupled to allow for replacement and repair of portions.
Moreover, the device may also include a notification unit in embodiments. The notification unit can include a pivoting segment, such as a strip of material, or an extending segment, such as a tube or column, in embodiments. The notification unit can be adjusted between a stored position and a deployed position, to extend away from the pole, in embodiments. In embodiments, the stored position is adjacent the pole, particularly with respect to a pivoting segment, and within the pole, particularly with respect to the extending segment, in embodiments. Indeed, in embodiments wherein the notification unit is an extending segment, the extending segment might be disposed in the interior of a pole. In embodiments, the extending segment may be moved into a deployed position and locked into a stored position relative to the pole due to a spring loaded mechanism, which can be disposed within the pole.
The foregoing, as well as the following Detailed Description, is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purposes of illustration, there is shown in the drawings exemplary embodiments; however, the presently disclosed subject matter is not limited to the specific methods and instrumentalities disclosed.
The embodiments illustrated, described, and discussed herein are illustrative of the present invention. As these embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to illustrations, various modifications or adaptations of the methods and or specific structures described may become apparent to those skilled in the art. It will be appreciated that modifications and variations are covered by the above teachings and within the scope of the appended claims without departing from the spirit and intended scope thereof. All such modifications, adaptations, or variations that rely upon the teachings of the present invention, and through which these teachings have advanced the art, are considered to be within the spirit and scope of the present invention. Hence, these descriptions and drawings should not be considered in a limiting sense, as it is understood that the present invention is in no way limited to only the embodiments illustrated.
The following description and figures are illustrative and are not to be construed as limiting. Numerous specific details are described to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosure. In certain instances, however, well-known or conventional details are not described in order to avoid obscuring the description. Reference in this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the disclosure. The appearances of the phrase “in one embodiment” in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, nor are separate or alternative embodiments mutually exclusive of other embodiments. Moreover, various features are described which may be exhibited by some embodiments and not by others. Similarly, various requirements are described which may be requirements for some embodiments but not for other embodiments.
The terms used in this specification generally have their ordinary meanings in the art, within the context of the disclosure, and in the specific context where each term is used. Certain terms that are used to describe the disclosure are discussed below, or elsewhere in the specification, to provide additional guidance to the practitioner regarding the description of the disclosure. It will be appreciated that same thing can be said in more than one way.
Alternative language and synonyms may be used for any one or more of the terms discussed herein. No special significance is to be placed upon whether or not a term is elaborated or discussed herein. Synonyms for certain terms are provided. A recital of one or more synonyms does not exclude the use of other synonyms. The use of examples anywhere in this specification, including examples of any terms discussed herein, is illustrative only, and is not intended to further limit the scope and meaning of the disclosure or of any exemplified term. Likewise, the disclosure is not limited to various embodiments given in this specification.
Without intent to limit the scope of the disclosure, examples of instruments, apparatus, methods, and their related results according to the embodiments of the present disclosure are given below. Note that titles or subtitles may be used in the examples for convenience of a reader, which in no way should limit the scope of the disclosure.
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In certain embodiments, the above-listed portions might be removably attached to one another, slidably engaged, or otherwise configurable to achieve the purposes of providing notification and/or feedback to a waitperson. In particular embodiments, the ability of portions of the device 10 to be removably attached provides the benefit of allowing portions of the device 10 to be changed out with newer items of the same type, providing longevity to the device, or with alternative items, providing variability that may be more useful overall.
In use, embodiments of the device 10 allow a patron to provide information to a waitperson about the service interaction while minimizing awkward vocal exchanges. For example, with various embodiments of the device 10, a waitperson might be notified that a table requires attention, such as for refills or additional condiments, without the necessity of the patron awkwardly calling out to or waiving at the waitperson. In an additional example, with embodiments of the device 10, the patron might easily communicate their level of satisfaction with the service encounter, during the service encounter, to allow a waitperson to see if an issue might be lowering satisfaction, inquire about the issue if not apparent, and fix the issue if possible. The ability to communicate the needs of a patron without awkwardness may enhance the service encounter for a patron and lead to better tips for a waitperson. Indeed, information regarding the satisfaction of the service encounter might lead a waitperson to quickly identify and rectify issues that can lower the amount to be tipped.
In particular embodiments, the device 10 has a pedestal 14 as a support base 12 and a fixed length pole 40 with a slidably attached flexible flag 66 as a signal device 64, as shown in
In further embodiments, the flag 66 is removably affixed to the pole 30 and can be replaced with other flags 66, such as flags 66 having varied designs. In certain embodiments, each of the varied designs might have a separate or different meaning, such as indicating a level of satisfaction with the service or the requirement of attention. Thereby, the location of the flag 66 relative to the elongated body segment 36 and the specific design of a removably attached flag 66 allows the device 10 to provide both feedback on the service and notification that service is required in embodiments.
In additional embodiments, the device 10 includes a clip 16, as a support base 12, and a fixed length pole 40 having a slidably attached rigid panel 68, as a signal device 64, as shown in
In further embodiments, a rigid panel 68 might be provided as a signal device 64 instead of a flexible flag 66 as in
Moreover, the device 10 might further comprise a variable length pole 42 affixed at an end thereof to a support base 12, as in
In use, a patron may extend or retract the variable length pole 42 by pushing or pulling the first end 32 of the pole 30 in embodiments. In further embodiments, a patron may alter the length of the variable length pole 42 by twisting a portion of the elongated body segment 36 thereof around an axis extending through the pole 30. In still additional embodiments, a portion of the elongated body segment 36 may be twisted to lock or unlock the length of the variable length pole 42 and the length may be altered, by pushing or pulling a portion of the pole 30. In embodiments, extending and retracting the variable length pole 42 can respectively raise and lower a signal device 64 affixed thereto. In further embodiments, the variable length pole 42 may be removably attached to a support base 12 to be replaced with another pole 30. A replaceable variable length pole 42 may allow for a different pole 30, such as a fixed length pole 40 or variable length pole 42, to be attached in embodiments. In further embodiments, the signal device 64 might be integrally formed with a particular variable length pole 42. Accordingly, the device 10 might include a plurality of variable length poles 42, each configured to removably attach to a support base 12 and each having an integrally formed signal device having a design or characteristics which has a particular meaning, such as indicating a particular service or satisfaction level. For example, a patron might attach a variable length pole 42 having a green flag 66 or panel 68 indicating a customer is happy with the service overall and can raise and lower the flag to indicate that they might need napkins or a refill.
In certain embodiments, the device 10 may have a clip 16 as a support base 12 which includes apertures 20 (holes) through which a portion of the elongated body segment 36 of a pole 40 extends, as in
While various features and elements have been described in reference to particular embodiments and variations above, it is to be understood that no limitation of the scope of this disclosure is hereby intended. Thereby, elements and features might be utilized in any combination and for any embodiment to which it is particularly useful. For example, a flag 66 might be slidably engaged along a variable length pole 42, should the variation thereof prove to be useful in a particular context. To further promote understanding of the principles of the present disclosure, additional discussion related to particular elements of the present discussion is provided below.
While the support base 12 described in the preceding embodiments has been disclosed as being a pedestal 14 or a clip 16, other formation and variations might be utilized in additional embodiments. For example, the support base 12 in various embodiments may be integral with a table itself, such as in the case of a table having a hole to accept an end of a pole 30—thereby removing the need for a support base 12 separate from the table itself. Alternatively, a clamp or assembly of legs, forming a stand, affixed to or separate from a pole 30 might also be utilized in various embodiments of a support base 12. Moreover, it is foreseen that, in various embodiments, both a pedestal 14 and clip 1, or a plurality including any other support bases 12, might be provided so that they may be interchanged as necessary.
Further, it is also foreseen that the support base 12 might also include additional elements of structures to removably secure the pole 30 to the support base. For example, embodiments the support base 12 might have an aperture 20 with protrusions, such as a gripping gasket 24, to frictionally engage a portion of the pole 30 on a surface thereof proximate the second end 34 as in
Moreover, the support base 12 might further include additional elements, such as an engaging unit 18, to removably secure the pole 30 in a particular position as in
Further, the support base 12 might further include additional adherent units 26 upon a portion thereof to help the support base 12 frictionally engage the surface upon which it is placed as in
The support base 12, and any additional elements, might be constructed from any material, such as plastic, metal, or the like, and any combination of materials in various embodiments. In still yet another embodiment, the support base 12 is configured to add and remove ballast 28, varying the weight of the device 10 as in
While the pole 30 in the preceding embodiments above has been disclosed as a fixed length pole 49 or variable length pole 42, such as a telescoping pole, it is also foreseen that the pole 30 disclosed might have any size or shape cross section and may be any length in various embodiments. Indeed, the cross section of the pole 30 might be round, triangular, square, rectangular, pentagon, hexagon, heptagon, or the like in shape. Moreover, the pole 30 might have a plurality of segments which have different size cross sections which frictionally engage when fully extended, along adjustment of the length of the pole one segment at a time as in
Further, the pole 30 may be any of a variety of lengths, in embodiments. Indeed, longer poles 30 might be useful in embodiments where the height of a signal device 64, slidable engaged thereupon, is used to communicate satisfaction with a service interaction as it may provide more distinctive variations in height, where each distinct variation provides a distinct rating related to the satisfaction of the patron with the service interaction. In fact, in embodiments the pole 30 may also include visible height indicators 44, such as notches or lines, to mark the distinct heights, each of which can indicate a separate meaning or rating as in
The pole 30 is configured to accept a portion of the signal device 64 to support it in embodiments. Indeed, in certain embodiments, the pole 30 might have certain portions that facilitate the attachment of the signal device 64. For example, the pole 30 might further include one or more magnetic portions 62 which are configured to mate with one or more magnetic portions 62 of a signal device 64 as in
Additionally, in embodiments the pole 30 might also have a stopper apparatus 46 designed to help support a pole 30 at a particular height relative to a support base 12 as in
Moreover, while the signal device 64 in the preceding embodiments is disclosed as a rectangular flexible flag 66 or a rigid panel 68, other shapes and structures might be suitable for notification and feedback purposes in various embodiments. Indeed, the signal device 64 might be circular, square, triangular or any other shape in various embodiments. Moreover, the signal device 64 may also include a segment or portion that affixes to the pole 30. Indeed, this segment or portion might include a channel 70 into which the pole 30 is slidably received as in
In embodiments, the signal device 64 is slidable relative to the pole 30 with a channel 70 through which the pole 30 passes that also frictionally engages the pole 30, securing the signal device 64 to a portion thereof as in
Moreover, it is also foreseen that the signal device might have one or more magnetic portions 62 removably attached or integral to a portion thereof to engage a metallic surface or mate with additional magnetic portions 62 as in
The signal device 64 and any additional elements affixed thereto might be constructed of one or more of a variety of materials. For example, a flexible flag 66 might be made of one or more of cotton, nylon, or other fabric, in embodiments. Alternatively, the rigid panel 68 might be made of or with a rigid material, like certain polymers, in embodiments. A rigid panel 68 provide the benefit that the whole surface area thereof might be visible, unlike certain embodiments of the flexible flag 66. Moreover, it is also foreseen that the signal device 64 and/or elements thereon might be made of or with metal, as well. Furthermore, the signal device 64 may be made with any color, design 78, or combination thereof. Indeed, in embodiments, the design 78 of the signal device 64 can have a specific meaning related to the satisfaction of the patron or their need for a waitperson as in
In various embodiments, the device 10 may further include lights 80 to increase visibility of the device 10 as in
Similarly, the device may also include a power supply 88 therein, in embodiments like in
Further, the device 10 may also include one or more power connectors 90 between various electrically coupled elements in embodiments as in
Moreover, a portion of the device 10, like the support base 12, might also include a digital readout display for a clock or feedback message related to the activation of the lights 80 in various embodiments. For example, the digital readout could read a simple message, such as “ON”, to indicate the lights 80 on the device 10 are active. Moreover, the digital readout could identify a color, in embodiments where actuating a control unit 82 also changes the color of lights 80 on the device 10. Alternatively, in an embodiment where actuation of the control unit 82 involves the changing of a color of one or more lights 80 and the digital readout is provided, the message provided might relate to the meaning of a specific color, such as red lights 80 meaning “HELP.”
Further, in embodiments, the signal device 64 may incorporate lights 80. For example, the signal device 64 in various embodiments might comprise a small LED panel which is optionally capable of having customizable colors or designs. In another exemplary embodiment, the signal device 64 might comprise a small electroluminescent (EL) panel. In embodiments where the signal device includes lights 80, a control unit 82 and/or power supply 88 might be located in the signal device 64, the pole 30, or the support base 12.
In additional embodiments, the device 10 might also include a notification unit 92, separate from the signal device 64, as in
In yet another embodiment, the notification unit 92 may comprise an extending segment 96 which houses within a portion of the device 10, such as the interior 60 of the pole 30, when in the stored position as in
Any dimensions expressed or implied in the drawings and these descriptions are provided for exemplary purposes. Thus, not all embodiments within the scope of the drawings and these descriptions are made according to such exemplary dimensions. The drawings are not made necessarily to scale. Thus, not all embodiments within the scope of the drawings and these descriptions are made according to the apparent scale of the drawings with regard to relative dimensions in the drawings. However, for each drawing, at least one embodiment is made according to the apparent relative scale of the drawing.
The descriptions of the various embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration but are not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the embodiments disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein was chosen to best explain the principles of the embodiments, the practical application or technical improvement over technologies found in the marketplace, or to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.
It will be understood that, although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first element could be termed a second element, and, similarly, a second element could be termed a first element, without departing from the scope of the present inventive subject matter. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being “connected” or “coupled” to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly connected” or “directly coupled” to another element, there are no intervening elements present.
It will be understood that when an element or layer is referred to as being “on” another element or layer, the element or layer can be directly on another element or layer, or intervening elements or layers may also be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly on” another element or layer, there are no intervening elements or layers present. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
Spatially relative terms, such as “below,” “beneath,” “lower”, “above”, “upper”, and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. It will be understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation, in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. Throughout the specification, like reference numerals in the drawings denote like elements.
Embodiments of the inventive subject matter are described herein with reference to plan and perspective illustrations that are schematic illustrations of idealized embodiments of the inventive subject matter. As such, variations from the shapes of the illustrations as a result, for example, of manufacturing techniques and/or tolerances, are to be expected. Thus, the inventive subject matter should not be construed as limited to the particular shapes of objects illustrated herein, but should include deviations in shapes that result, for example, from manufacturing. Thus, the objects illustrated in the figures are schematic in nature and their shapes are not intended to illustrate the actual shape of a region of a device and are not intended to limit the scope of the inventive subject matter.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present inventive subject matter. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” “comprising,” “includes” and/or “including” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this present inventive subject matter belongs. It will be further understood that terms used herein should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of this specification and the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein. The term “plurality” is used herein to refer to two or more of the referenced items. Although any methods, devices, and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of the presently disclosed subject matter, representative methods, devices, and materials are now described.
In the drawings and specification, there have been disclosed typical preferred embodiments of the inventive subject matter and, although specific terms are employed, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation, the scope of the inventive subject matter being set forth in the following claims.
The corresponding structures, materials, acts, and equivalents of all means or step plus function elements in the claims below are intended to include any structure, material, or act for performing the function in combination with other claimed elements as specifically claimed. The description of the present invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description but is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the invention in the form disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and the practical application, and to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the invention for various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.
This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application 63/355,343 entitled “WAITPERSON NOTIFICATION AND FEEDBACK INDICATOR DEVICE” which was filed on Jun. 24, 2022, the entire contents of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
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| 63355343 | Jun 2022 | US |
