Patents Assigned to Alvern Norway A/S
  • Patent number: 6289616
    Abstract: An advertising display apparatus on a fluid pump filler gun, such as a fuel pump filler gun at a gas station. The filler gun includes a barrel, a head portion, and a handle. An elongated carrying body, configured to receive an advertising display, attaches to the head portion. The carrying body extends from approximately the junction between the barrel and the head portion, to approximately the connection between the head portion and the handle, providing maximum area for display of the advertisement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Alvern Norway A/S
    Inventor: Stein Alvern
  • Patent number: 6237262
    Abstract: Display apparatus is removably attached to the filler gun of a fuel pump, the filler gun including in series connection a gun nozzle having a forward discharge end and a rear end, a gun head having both a forward end portion which connects with the rear end of the gun nozzle and a rearward handle portion whose forward end connects to the rear of the gun nozzle and a rearward handle portion whose forward end connects to the rear end of said gun head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Alvern Norway A/S
    Inventor: Stein Alvern
  • Patent number: 6212802
    Abstract: A display apparatus is removably attachable to a filler gun of a fuel pump, where the filler gun includes in series connection, a gun nozzle having a forward discharge end and a rear end; a gun head having both a forward end portion which connects with the rear end of the gun nozzle and a rearward handle portion whose forward end connects to the rear of the gun nozzle; and a rearward handle portion whose forward end connects to the rear end of the gun head. The display apparatus includes a carrying body adapted to fit onto the filler gun and to extend from approximately a first junction between the rear end of the gun nozzle and the forward end of the gun head to approximately a second junction between the rear end of the gun head and the forward end of the handle. The carrying body has an upper surface defining an elongate display surface for messages, and includes a first member and a second member where there are various techniques for releasably interconnecting the first and second members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Alvern Norway A/S
    Inventor: Stein Alvern
  • Patent number: 6061942
    Abstract: A display device is attachable to a fluid filler gun. A carrying body attaches to a gun head of the fluid filler gun. A frame attaches to an upper portion of the carrying body, the frame and an upper surface of the upper portion defining a display portion. A placard is removably mounted to the display portion. The upper surface of the placard presents a three-dimensional image. The image can either be a molded image projecting through an opening defined by the frame, an embossed image, or a hologram having a three-dimensional optical effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: Alvern-Norway A/S
    Inventor: Stein Alvern
  • Patent number: 5960842
    Abstract: A protective apparatus for use with a fuel pump filler gun having in sequence a barrel, a head, and a handle, includes a protective body. The protective body has an energy absorbing inner layer, e.g., upholstery material, surrounding a portion of the filler gun to protect the filler gun from impact forces. The protective body also includes an outer layer surrounding at least a portion of the inner layer. The outer layer is harder than the inner layer so as to resist scratching, absorb the initial impact, and distribute the forces over the softer inner layer. The protective apparatus further permits attachment of the protective body to the filler gun or to a boot covering a portion of the filler gun. A spring can be provided between the filler gun and outer shell to absorb direct impacts, and ribs can be provided on the inner surface of the outer shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignee: Alvern Norway A/S
    Inventors: Stein Alvern, Oyvind Alvern
  • Patent number: 5921283
    Abstract: A protective apparatus for use with a fuel pump filler gun having in sequence a barrel, a head, and a handle, includes a protective body. The protective body has an outer shell surrounding at least a portion of the filler gun. The outer shell is hard in order to resist scratching, absorb the initial impact, and distribute the forces. The protective body further has a plurality of energy-absorbing pads distributed around an inner surface of the outer shell. The protective apparatus further includes means for attaching the protective body to the filler gun or to a boot covering a portion of the filler gun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: Alvern-Norway A/S
    Inventor: Oyvind Alvern
  • Patent number: 5904191
    Abstract: A protective apparatus for use with a fuel pump filler gun having in sequence a barrel, a head, and a handle, includes a protective body. The protective body has an energy absorbing inner layer surrounding a portion of the filler gun to protect the filler gun from impact forces. The protective body also includes an outer layer surrounding at least a portion of the inner layer. The outer layer is harder than the inner layer so as to resist scratching, absorb the initial impact, and distribute the forces over the softer inner layer. The protective body further attaches to the filler gun or to a boot covering a portion of the filler gun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Assignee: Alvern-Norway A/S
    Inventors: Stein Alvern, Oyvind Alvern
  • Patent number: 5887367
    Abstract: A display apparatus is attachable to a fluid pump filler gun. The display apparatus comprises a first frame member and a second frame member opposite the first frame member, releasably engageable with one another to form a frame on the head portion of the filler gun. The gun head or protective body enclosing the gun head has an upper surface. Each first and second frame member releasably attaches to the gun head or protective body. A frame formed by the first and second frame members holds a replaceable message card between the frame and the upper surface. The first and second frame members can each hold additional replaceable message cards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Assignee: Alvern-Norway A/S
    Inventor: Stein Alvern
  • Patent number: 5868181
    Abstract: A protective apparatus for use with a fuel pump filler gun having in sequence a barrel, a head, and a handle, includes a protective body. The protective body has an energy absorbing inner layer, e.g., upholstery material, surrounding a portion of the filler gun to protect the filler gun from impact forces. The protective body also includes an outer layer surrounding at least a portion of the inner layer. The outer layer is harder than the inner layer so as to resist scratching, absorb the initial impact, and distribute the forces over the softer inner layer. The protective apparatus further includes means for attaching the protective body to the filler gun or to a boot covering a portion of the filler gun. A spring can be provided between the filler gun and outer shell to absorb direct impacts, and ribs can be provided on the inner surface of the outer shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Alvern Norway A/S
    Inventors: Stein Alvern, Oyvind Alvern
  • Patent number: 5865340
    Abstract: A display device for a fluid filler gun head includes a carrying body and a frame attached to an upper surface of the carrying body, defining a display portion for removable display placards. The carrying body can be removable from the gun head or can be an integral part of the gun head itself. A housing is defined in the carrying body for holding one or more replaceable rolls of coupons, and a rotating device, is provided for rotating the coupon rolls and dispensing one or more coupons through a slot in the carrying body. A controller can be provided to control operation of the rotating device, based on information received from an external source, to dispense one or more selected coupons. The information can be a type of fluid being dispensed, a particular product displayed on the display placard, or the like. The dispensed coupons preferably are selected to match the information received by the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: Alvern-Norway A/S
    Inventor: Stein Alvern
  • Patent number: 5864977
    Abstract: A display apparatus for use with a fuel pump filler gun having in sequence a barrel, a head, and a handle, includes a clip. The clip has opposed retaining surfaces biased toward one another. The retaining surfaces are configured to grasp a display between the opposed retaining surfaces and hold the display spaced apart from the filler gun. The display apparatus further includes various techniques for attaching the clip to the filler gun or to a protective boot covering a portion of the filler gun. The display apparatus can provide an expanded display area beyond the limited area of the filler gun itself without interfering with the use of the filler gun during the fueling operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: Alvern-Norway A/S
    Inventor: Stein Alvern
  • Patent number: 5862617
    Abstract: A display apparatus removably attachable to a fuel pump filler gun. A display carrying body configured, when fitted onto the filler gun, to cover an upper part of a gun head of the filler gun, a pair of side panels extending down from the carrying body on either side thereof to lie along either side of the gun head, respectively, when the carrying body is fitted onto the filler gun, a display card support provided on an upper face of the display carrying body, and the side panels having gripping structure for use when attaching the display apparatus to the filler gun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Assignee: Alvern-Norway A/S
    Inventor: Stein Alvern
  • Patent number: 5848487
    Abstract: A display apparatus is attachable to a fluid pump filler gun. The display apparatus comprises a lower member and an upper member, releasably engageable to one another to enclose the head portion of the filler gun. The upper member has an upper surface and a frame attached to the upper member. A replaceable message card is held between the frame and the upper surface. An indentation is included in the upper surface of the upper member. The indentation defines a space below the replaceable message card, allowing for easy removal and installation of the replaceable message card from the display assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Assignee: Alvern-Norway A/S
    Inventor: Stein Alvern
  • Patent number: 5822902
    Abstract: Display apparatus connected to a filler gun of a fuel dispensing station. A carrying body on a prominent part of the filler gun supports a detachable display surface carrier which in turn supports an inflatable balloon shaped element. The balloon shaped element carries an advertising message which is viewable when the balloon shaped element is inflated. A valve on the filler gun is connected to a source of inflation air and to the balloon shaped element. The valve is actuated by the fuel dispensing trigger on the filler gun. During fueling an inflation gas is supplied to the balloon shaped element which in the inflated state prominently displays the advertising message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Alvern Norway A/S
    Inventor: Stein Alvern
  • Patent number: 5823237
    Abstract: A protective apparatus for use with a filler gun having in sequence a barrel, a head, and a handle, includes a protective body. The protective body includes an outer shell surrounding at least a portion of the filler gun. The outer layer is made of a hard material so as to resist scratching, absorb the initial impact, and distribute the forces away from the filler gun. A pair of arcuate ribs are provided between the filler gun and outer shell to assist in the distribution of impact forces, absorb direct impacts, and act as spacers between the outer shell and the filler gun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Alvern-Norway A/S
    Inventors: Stein Alvern, Oyvind Alvern
  • Patent number: 5819450
    Abstract: A display apparatus is attachable to a fluid pump filler gun. The display apparatus comprises a lower member and an upper member, releasably engageable to one another to enclose the head portion of the filler gun. The upper member has an upper surface. A pair of frame members are releasably attached to the upper member. The frames hold a replaceable message card between them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: Alvern-Norway A/S
    Inventor: Stein Alvern
  • Patent number: D399850
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Alvern-Norway A/S
    Inventors: Stein Alvern, Oyvind Alvern
  • Patent number: D401284
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: Alvern-Norway A/S
    Inventor: Stein Alvern
  • Patent number: D409207
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Assignee: Alvern-Norway A/S
    Inventors: Stein Alvern, .O slashed.yvind Alvern
  • Patent number: D409722
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: Alvern-Norway A/S
    Inventor: Stein Alvern