Patents by Inventor William Gatling

William Gatling 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: 8870078
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments equipping a hand tool with an electronic identification device. The hand tool includes a handle having a cavity. A plug at least partially encapsulates the electronic device and inserts into the cavity in the handle. The plug may include one or more seals to prevent fluids or other debris from contacting the electronic identification device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Webb, Christopher J. Ruf, William Gatling
  • Publication number: 20130200159
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments equipping a hand tool with an electronic identification device. The hand tool includes a handle having a cavity. A plug at least partially encapsulates the electronic device and inserts into the cavity in the handle. The plug may include one or more seals to prevent fluids or other debris from contacting the electronic identification device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Webb, Christopher J. Ruf, William Gatling
  • Patent number: 7150156
    Abstract: A probe and method for simulating refrigerated product temperature includes a housing containing a thermal mass having thermo-physical properties similar to refrigerated food product, a temperature sensing element operable to measure the temperature of the thermal mass, and a transceiver in communication with the sensing element and operable to wirelessly transmit data from a refrigeration display case to a remote receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: Computer Process Controls, Inc.
    Inventors: William Gatling, Herb Rippe, Jim Chabucos, Abtar Singh
  • Patent number: 7013661
    Abstract: A method for controlling refrigeration including a simulated product temperature sensor operable to measure a simulated product temperature from a refrigeration case and a transceiver in communication with said simulated product temperature sensor and operable to wirelessly transmit data. A receiver receives the wirelessly transmitted data and a controller in communication with the receiver controls the refrigeration system based upon the wirelessly transmitted data from the refrigeration case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Computer Process Controls, Inc.
    Inventors: William Gatling, Herb Rippe, Jim Chabucos, Abtar Singh
  • Patent number: 6779918
    Abstract: A probe and method for simulating product temperature includes a housing containing a thermal mass having thermo-physical properties similar to food product, a temperature sensing element operable to measure the temperature of the thermal mass, and a transceiver in communication with the sensing element and operable to wirelessly transmit data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Inventors: William Gatling, Herb Rippe, Jim Chabucos, Abtar Singh
  • Publication number: 20040159714
    Abstract: A probe and method for simulating refrigerated product temperature includes a housing containing a thermal mass having thermo-physical properties similar to refrigerated food product, a temperature sensing element operable to measure the temperature of the thermal mass, and a transceiver in communication with the sensing element and operable to wirelessly transmit data from a refrigeration display case to a remote receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2004
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: William Gatling, Herb Rippe, Jim Chabucos, Abtar Singh
  • Publication number: 20030132303
    Abstract: A probe and method for simulating product temperature includes a housing containing a thermal mass having thermo-physical properties similar to food product, a temperature sensing element operable to measure the temperature of the thermal mass, and a transceiver in communication with the sensing element and operable to wirelessly transmit data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventors: William Gatling, Herb Rippe, Jim Chabucos, Abtar Singh
  • Publication number: 20030037554
    Abstract: A method for controlling refrigeration including a simulated product temperature sensor operable to measure a simulated product temperature from a refrigeration case and a transceiver in communication with said simulated product temperature sensor and operable to wirelessly transmit data. A receiver receives the wirelessly transmitted data and a controller in communication with the receiver controls the refrigeration system based upon the wirelessly transmitted data from the refrigeration case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventors: William Gatling, Herb Rippe, Jim Chabucos, Abtar Singh
  • Patent number: 6502409
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling refrigeration including a simulated product temperature sensor operable to measure a simulated product temperature from a refrigeration case and a transceiver in communication with said simulated product temperature sensor and operable to wirelessly transmit data. A receiver receives the wirelessly transmitted data and a controller in communication with the receiver controls the refrigeration system based upon the wirelessly transmitted data from the refrigeration case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Computer Process Controls, Inc.
    Inventors: William Gatling, Herb Rippe, Jim Chabucos, Abtar Singh