Patents by Inventor Robert A. Kinzie

Robert A. Kinzie 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).

  • Patent number: 8240515
    Abstract: A lockable enclosure for protecting a pulser of a fuel dispenser including a pulser shaft connecting the pulser to a fuel meter, the enclosure having a first enclosure portion attached to the fuel meter, the first enclosure portion including a base wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, a rear wall, a front wall, a first locking plate extending outwardly from the front wall and a mounting aperture defined by the rear wall. A second enclosure portion is detachably mounted to the first enclosure portion, the second enclosure portion including an outer wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, a rear wall, a front wall, a second locking plate extending outwardly from the front wall and a mounting pin extending inwardly from the rear wall. When the mounting pin of the second enclosure portion is removably received in the mounting aperture defined by the rear wall of the first enclosure portion and the first and second locking plates are adjacent each other to enclose the pulser and pulser shaft within the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Gilbarco Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Kinzie, Vedamurthy Mallikarjunaswamy
  • Publication number: 20100282781
    Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a flowable material in a predetermined amount includes a metering wheel member for delivery of the flowable material from a supply reservoir to a dispensing port. The apparatus includes an agitator assembly mounted within the supply reservoir to maintain and promote flow of the material to be dispensed. A motive power source is provided to effect rotation of the metering wheel member and agitator assembly within the supply reservoir. Another embodiment further provides a liquid supply system for introducing liquid for rinsing or mixing. The apparatus may be further contained within a cabinet for security and maintenance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: KINZIE & PAYNE BIOCHEMICAL CORP.
    Inventors: Robert KINZIE, Layton J. REPROGLE, Layton T. REPROGLE, III, Stephen M. REPROGLE
  • Publication number: 20090314804
    Abstract: A lockable enclosure for protecting a pulser of a fuel dispenser including a pulser shaft connecting the pulser to a fuel meter, the enclosure having a first enclosure portion attached to the fuel meter, the first enclosure portion including a base wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, a rear wall, a front wall, a first locking plate extending outwardly from the front wall and a mounting aperture defined by the rear wall. A second enclosure portion is detachably mounted to the first enclosure portion, the second enclosure portion including an outer wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, a rear wall, a front wall, a second locking plate extending outwardly from the front wall and a mounting pin extending inwardly from the rear wall. When the mounting pin of the second enclosure portion is removably received in the mounting aperture defined by the rear wall of the first enclosure portion and the first and second locking plates are adjacent each other to enclose the pulser and pulser shaft within the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: GILBARCO INC.
    Inventors: Robert A. Kinzie, Vedamurthy Mallikarjunaswamy
  • Publication number: 20070295755
    Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a flowable material in a predetermined amount includes a metering wheel member (22) for delivery of the flowable material from a supply reservoir (12) to a dispensing port (28). The apparatus includes an agitator assembly (52) mounted within the supply reservoir (12) to maintain and promote flow of the material to be dispensed. A motive power source (30) is provided to effect rotation of the metering wheel member (22) and agitator assembly (52) within the supply reservoir (12). Another embodiment further provides a liquid supply system (84) for introducing liquid for rinsing or mixing. The apparatus may be further contained within a cabinet (68) for security and maintenance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2005
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Kinzie, Layton Reprogle, Layton Reprogle III, Stephen Reprogle
  • Patent number: 6573884
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fuel dispenser which is located in a fueling environment that includes a convenience store or a quick serve restaurant. The fueling dispenser includes a display providing menu options and input devices for a user to select various goods and services available at the location. The display includes a first display having user selectable options and input devices positioned on the fueling dispenser. The display further includes a second display having user selectable options within a handicapped accessible range to provide access for disabled users. Upon receipt of a signal indicating a handicapped user, the second display is provided to allow access for handicapped users to insure they can adequately input their selections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Gilbarco Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. Kinzie
  • Patent number: 6326934
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fuel dispenser which is located in a fueling environment that includes a convenience store or a quick serve restaurant. The fueling dispenser includes a display providing menu options and input devices for a user to select various goods and services available at the location. The display includes a first display having user selectable options and input devices positioned on the fueling dispenser. The display further includes a second display having user selectable options within a handicapped accessible range to provide access for disabled users. Upon receipt of a signal indicating a handicapped user, the second display is provided to allow access for handicapped users to insure they can adequately input their selections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Assignee: Marconi Commerce Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. Kinzie