Patents by Inventor Paul De La Port
Paul De La Port has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240132173Abstract: A bicycle storage unit is disclosed. The unit includes a rotatable bicycle storage carousel that is structured to rotate about a central axis to provide for a dense storage of bicycles, which are stored on the rotatable bicycle storage carousel in a generally vertical orientation. The unit further includes an enclosure surrounding the carousel. The rotatable bicycle storage carousel comprises an elongated central core oriented in a first direction that is orthogonal relative to a plane defined by a base structure of the rotatable bicycle storage carousel. The elongated central core is rotatable relative to the base structure. The carousel further includes multiple bicycle storage assemblies on which bicycles can be hung.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2024Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Eric L. RAYL, Gavin BRINK, Paul DE LA PORT, Jeffrey Mark ABRAMSON, April JOHNSON
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Patent number: 11945532Abstract: A bicycle storage unit is disclosed. The unit includes a rotatable bicycle storage carousel that is structured to rotate about a central axis to provide for a dense storage of bicycles, which are stored on the rotatable bicycle storage carousel in a generally vertical orientation. The unit further includes an enclosure surrounding the carousel. The rotatable bicycle storage carousel comprises an elongated central core oriented in a first direction that is orthogonal relative to a plane defined by a base structure of the rotatable bicycle storage carousel. The elongated central core is rotatable relative to the base structure. The carousel further includes multiple bicycle storage assemblies on which bicycles can be hung.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Inventors: Eric L. Rayl, Gavin Brink, Paul De La Port, Jeffrey Mark Abramson, April Johnson
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Publication number: 20240017779Abstract: A bicycle storage unit is disclosed. The unit includes a rotatable bicycle storage carousel that is structured to rotate about a central axis to provide for a dense storage of bicycles, which are stored on the rotatable bicycle storage carousel in a generally vertical orientation. The unit further includes an enclosure surrounding the carousel. The rotatable bicycle storage carousel comprises an elongated central core oriented in a first direction that is orthogonal relative to a plane defined by a base structure of the rotatable bicycle storage carousel. The elongated central core is rotatable relative to the base structure. The carousel further includes multiple bicycle storage assemblies on which bicycles can be hung.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2022Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Eric L. RAYL, Gavin BRINK, Paul DE LA PORT, Jeffrey Mark ABRAMSON, April JOHNSON
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Patent number: 9802812Abstract: This invention relates to a kit of parts that can include top plates, gable cover plates, gable structures each comprising a nozzle boot, side cover plates, and side structures each comprising a nozzle boot. The kit of parts is suitable for assembling a nozzle module according to any one of three configurations. The invention also relates to a fuel dispensing unit for refueling vehicles.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems Sweden ABInventors: Bengt I. Larsson, Hanna Helgesson, Kevin C. Burnett, Scott R. Negley, III, Neil Thomas, Paul De La Port, Annika Birkler
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Patent number: 9315373Abstract: A nozzle module for a fuel dispensing unit is described. The nozzle module has a top section attachable to a column module of the fuel dispensing unit, a bottom section attachable to a base module of the fuel dispensing unit, at least one nozzle boot for holding a nozzle, which nozzle boot is arranged between the top section and the bottom section. The nozzle module has an internal channel enabling fluid communication through the nozzle module. A fuel dispensing unit is also described.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2014Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems Sweden ABInventors: Kevin C. Burnett, Scott R. Negley, III, Neil Thomas, Hanna Helgesson, Bengt I. Larsson, Paul De La Port, Annika Birkler
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Publication number: 20150353341Abstract: This invention relates to a kit of parts that can include top plates, gable cover plates, gable structures each comprising a nozzle boot, side cover plates, and side structures each comprising a nozzle boot. The kit of parts is suitable for assembling a nozzle module according to any one of three configurations. The invention also relates to a fuel dispensing unit for refueling vehicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Bengt I. Larsson, Hanna Helgesson, Kevin C. Burnett, Scott R. Negley, III, Neil Thomas, Paul De La Port, Annika Birkler
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Patent number: 9126819Abstract: This invention relates to a kit of parts (1), comprising top plates (2), gable cover plates (3), gable structures each comprising a nozzle boot, side cover plates, and side structures (4) each comprising a nozzle boot (5), which kit of parts (1) is suitable for assembling a nozzle module according to any one of three configurations. The invention also relates to a fuel dispensing unit for refueling vehicles.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2014Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems Sweden ABInventors: Bengt I. Larsson, Hanna Helgesson, Kevin Burnett, Scott R. Negley, Neil Thomas, Paul De La Port, Annika Birkler
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Patent number: 9120664Abstract: A fuel dispensing unit for refueling vehicles is provided that in one embodiment includes a base module containing dispensing hydraulics, an electronics module for controlling a fuel dispensing unit and having a user interface, a nozzle module for holding at least one nozzle for dispensing fuel from a fuel reservoir, a column module, and a top module. The electronics module is arranged above of the base module, the nozzle module is arranged above the base module, the column module is arranged above the nozzle module and the top module is arranged above the column module. Also provided is a method for assembling such a fuel dispensing unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2009Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems Sweden ABInventors: Annika Birkler, Paul De La Port, Bengt I. Larsson, Neil Thomas, Kevin Christopher Burnett, Hanna Helgesson, Scott R. Negley
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Patent number: 8939321Abstract: It is presented an electronics module (10) for use in a fuel dispensing unit (6a, 6b, 6c). The electronics module (10) comprises electronics circuitry (28) and a conductor (18) for connecting the electronic circuitry (28) to the fuel dispensing unit (6a, 6b, 6c). Further, the electronics module (10) has a channel means (14) extending from a first (15) to a second side (16) of the electronics module (10) defining a ventilation channel for the conductor (18) to provide venting thereof in order to reduce fuel vapors at the electronic circuitry (28).Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2009Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems LLCInventors: Bengt I Larsson, Hanna Helgesson, Kevin Burnett, Scott Negley, Neil Thomas, Paul De La Port, Annika Birkler
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Publication number: 20140338786Abstract: The invention relates to a nozzle module (1) for a fuel dispensing unit, comprising a top section (2) attachable to a column module of said fuel dispensing unit, a bottom section (3) attachable to a base module of said fuel dispensing unit, at least one nozzle boot (8) for holding a nozzle, which nozzle boot (8) is arranged between said top section (2) and said bottom section (3). The nozzle module (1) has an internal channel (9) enabling fluid communication through said nozzle module (1). The invention also relates to a fuel dispensing unit comprising such a nozzle module (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: Kevin Burnett, Scott R. Negley, III, Neil Thomas, Hanna Helgesson, Bengt I. Larsson, Paul De La Port, Annika Birkler
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Patent number: 8814001Abstract: A nozzle module for a fuel dispensing unit is described. The nozzle module has a top section attachable to a column module of the fuel dispensing unit, a bottom section attachable to a base module of the fuel dispensing unit, at least one nozzle boot for holding a nozzle, which nozzle boot is arranged between the top section and the bottom section. The nozzle module has an internal channel enabling fluid communication through the nozzle module. A fuel dispensing unit is also described.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2009Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems LLCInventors: Annika Birkler, Paul De La Port, Bengt I Larsson, Neil Thomas, Kevin Christopher Burnett, Hanna Helgesson, Scott R Negley
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Publication number: 20140174601Abstract: This invention relates to a kit of parts (1), comprising top plates (2), gable cover plates (3), gable structures each comprising a nozzle boot, side cover plates, and side structures (4) each comprising a nozzle boot (5), which kit of parts (1) is suitable for assembling a nozzle module according to any one of three configurations. The invention also relates to a fuel dispensing unit for refueling vehicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: DRESSER WAYNE ABInventors: Bengt I. Larsson, Hanna Helgesson, Kevin Burnett, Scott R. Negley, Neil Thomas, Paul De La Port, Annika Birkler
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Patent number: 8662348Abstract: This invention relates to a kit of parts (1), comprising top plates (2), gable cover plates (3), gable structures each comprising a nozzle boot, side cover plates, and side structures (4) each comprising a nozzle boot (5), which kit of parts (1) is suitable for assembling a nozzle module according to any one of three configurations. The invention also relates to a fuel dispensing unit for refueling vehicles.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2009Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Dresser Wayne ABInventors: Bengt I Larsson, Hanna Helgesson, Kevin Burnett, Scott Negley, Neil Thomas, Paul De La Port, Annika Birkler
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Publication number: 20130001246Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel dispensing unit (7) for refueling vehicles, comprising a base module (1) containing dispensing hydraulics, an electronics module (2) for controlling said fuel dispensing unit (7) and having a user interface (8), a nozzle module (3) for holding at least one nozzle (10) for dispensing fuel from a fuel reservoir by means of said dispensing hydraulics, a column module (4), and a top module (5). The electronics module (2) is arranged above of said base module (1), said nozzle module (3) is arranged above said base module (1), said column module (4) is arranged above said nozzle module (3) and said top module (5) is arranged above said column module (4). The invention also relates to a method for assembling such a fuel dispensing unit (7).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2009Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: Annika Birkler, Paul De La Port, Bengt I. Larson, Neil Thomas, Kevin Christopher Burnett, Hanna Helgesson, Scott R. Negley
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Publication number: 20120319957Abstract: A transaction terminal is provided. The transaction terminal comprises a display configured to present information to a user of the terminal, a keypad which is separate from the display and configured to receive input from the user, and a view shield. The view shield is arranged to prevent a view of at least a part of the keypad in a first direction, and allow a view through the view shield of at least a part of the display in a second direction, wherein the second direction is different from the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2009Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: Dresser Wayne ABInventors: Annika Birkler, Hanna Helgesson, Bengt I. Larsson, Kevin Burnett, Paul De La Port, Scott Negley, Neil Thomas
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Publication number: 20120267370Abstract: The present invention relates to a fuel dispensing unit (1) for refuelling vehicles, comprising a base module (2) comprising a housing having a front side (10), a rear side (12) and end sides (11, 13) connecting said front and rear sides (10, 12), said housing being enclosed by wall sections. At least a first of said wall sections forms a first door (20), wherein said first door (20) is extending along at least a portion of the front side (10) or the rear side (12) and at least a first portion of one of the end sides (11, 13), said first door (20) being pivotable towards a second portion of said one of the end sides.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2009Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventors: Annika Birkler, Hanna Helgesson, Bengt I. Larsson, Kevin Burnett, Paul De La Port, Scott Negley, Neil Thomas
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Publication number: 20120211524Abstract: The invention relates to a nozzle module (1) for a fuel dispensing unit, comprising a top section (2) attachable to a column module of said fuel dispensing unit, a bottom section (3) attachable to a base module of said fuel dispensing unit, at least one nozzle boot (8) for holding a nozzle, which nozzle boot (8) is arranged between said top section (2) and said bottom section (3). The nozzle module (1) has an internal channel (9) enabling fluid communication through said nozzle module (1). The invention also relates to a fuel dispensing unit comprising such a nozzle module (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2009Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventors: Kevin Burnett, Scott Negley, Neil Thomas, Hanna Helgesson, Bengt I Larsson, Paul De La Port, Annika Birkler
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Publication number: 20120205394Abstract: It is presented an electronics module (10) for use in a fuel dispensing unit (6a, 6b, 6c). The electronics module (10) comprises electronics circuitry (28) and a conductor (18) for connecting the electronic circuitry (28) to the fuel dispensing unit (6a, 6b, 6c). Further, the electronics module (10) has a channel means (14) extending from a first (15) to a second side (16) of the electronics module (10) defining a ventilation channel for the conductor (18) to provide venting thereof in order to reduce fuel vapors at the electronic circuitry (28).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2009Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventors: Bengt I Larsson, Hanna Helgesson, Kevin Burnett, Scott Negley, Neil Thomas, Paul De La Port, Annika Birkler
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Publication number: 20120199242Abstract: This invention relates to a kit of parts (1), comprising top plates (2), gable cover plates (3), gable structures each comprising a nozzle boot, side cover plates, and side structures (4) each comprising a nozzle boot (5), which kit of parts (1) is suitable for assembling a nozzle module according to any one of three configurations. The invention also relates to a fuel dispensing unit for refueling vehicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2009Publication date: August 9, 2012Inventors: Bengt I Larsson, Hanna Helgesson, Kevin Burnett, Scott Negley, Neil Thomas, Paul De La Port, Annika Birkler