Patents by Inventor R. Victor Sulkowski

R. Victor Sulkowski 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).

  • Electronically keyed dispensing systems and related methods of installation and use
    Patent number: 8009015
    Abstract: Dispensing systems are disclosed which utilize electronically powered key devices and/or identification codes associated with a refill container to preclude the need for mechanical keys. A first embodiment of the device utilizes a matching code stored in a radio frequency identification tag or bar code associated with a fluid refill container and an identification code associated with the dispenser housing. Matching of the codes by a controller allows for continued use of the dispenser via some type of operational mechanism. Another embodiment employs a key which carries the matching code wherein matching of the codes allows for actuation of a motor actuated pumping device. Yet another embodiment employs a blocking mechanism to prevent use of a dispenser's push bar if a key and dispenser housing do not have matching codes. And yet another embodiment requires the use of a key that has a matching code that matches the dispenser's identification code in order to permit initial access to the dispenser housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Inventors: Richard C. Sayers, William A. Hudgins, Spencer W. Allen, R. Victor Sulkowski
  • Electronically keyed dispensing systems and related methods of installation and use
    Patent number: 7028861
    Abstract: Dispensing systems are disclosed which utilize electronically powered key devices and/or identification codes associated with a refill container to preclude the need for mechanical keys. A first embodiment of the device utilizes a matching code stored in a radio frequency identification tag or bar code associated with a fluid refill container and an identification code associated with the dispenser housing. Matching of the codes by a controller allows for continued use of the dispenser via some type of operational mechanism. Another embodiment employs a key which carries the matching code wherein matching of the codes allows for actuation of a motor actuated pumping device. Yet another embodiment employs a blocking mechanism to prevent use of a dispenser's push bar if a key and dispenser housing do not have matching codes. And yet another embodiment requires the use of a key that has a matching code that matches the dispenser's identification code in order to permit initial access to the dispenser housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Inventors: Richard C. Sayers, Shane Obitts, William A. Hudgins, Paul Waterhouse, Michael J. Dolan, Spencer W. Allen, R. Victor Sulkowski