Patents Assigned to FlightLogix, LLC
  • Patent number: 10723477
    Abstract: A system ensures the correct type of fuel is dispensed in an aircraft while removing the introduction of human error in the refueling process. The system includes an RFID tag disposed at one or more aircraft that electronically stores data such as engine type, engine hours, fuel type, tail number, and pilot/subscriber data for the aircraft on which the RFID tag is disposed. An RFID reader is disposed at or near a fuel dispensing mechanism, such as a fuel truck or tank. A signal indicative of fuel type is emitted from the RFID tag to the RFID reader. RFID tags on aircraft that are enrolled in the system's subscription service enable aircraft to be recognized by a module operating the fuel dispensing mechanism. Based on a comparison performed by the module, authorization to begin fueling is either permitted or declined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: FlightLogix, LLC
    Inventors: Walter Lehmer Dunn, Jr., Chad James Unrau, Vernon Lee Tindell, Thomas Walter Hanke