Patents Assigned to Miti Manufacturing Company
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Patent number: 10358112Abstract: An immobilizer device is provided for preventing the travel of a wheel, particularly the wheel of a vehicle. The immobilizer device utilizes an elongated pin to pass through a portion or aperture of the wheel, and the immobilizer device prevents travel of the wheel by acting as a chock. Some embodiments of the immobilizer device comprise an indexing feature to guide the elongated pin into an aperture and a receiver tube to guide the elongated pin into another aperture. Then the elongated pin may be placed in a locked position to secure the immobilizer device to the wheel.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: MITI Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Robert A. Fulcher
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Publication number: 20070245783Abstract: A two-piece vehicle immobilizing device adapted for removable interconnection to a vehicle wheel assembly. The vehicle immobilizing device utilizes an outer arm, an inner arm with inner and outer indexing stops, an engagement dome, and a securing mechanism that provides engagement to the vehicle wheel assembly to prevent unauthorized removal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2007Publication date: October 25, 2007Applicant: MITI MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: Robert A. Fulcher, Allan E. Beavers
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Patent number: 7121508Abstract: The present invention is adapted to immobilize a vehicle by utilizing a pair of selectively interconnected chocks that are placed fore and aft of a tire. The chocks are preferably used to secure aircraft and/or aircraft ground support equipment from unauthorized motion in airport parking areas.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2005Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: MITI Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Robert A. Fulcher, Allan E. Beavers
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Patent number: 6929179Abstract: An automated fee collection and ticket dispensing machine is disclosed that is capable of operating under a variety of operating modes. The machine permits users to purchase a variety of passes. The disclosed machine includes printers to produce receipts or passes for services or activities. Payment may be made using credit cards, debit cards or cash. The device is provided with networking means, to allow central control and monitoring of the device. Power for the machine may be provided by hard-wiring the device to conventional AC power lines, by solar panels, by batteries, or a combination of any of these. The user interface includes a video output screen with “touch screen” capability to receive user input, audio output means, and a proximity sensor to activate the machine when a user approaches. Additionally, security means are provided to deter potential thieves or vandals.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2004Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: Miti Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Robert A. Fulcher, Allan E. Beavers, David H. Bailinson
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Patent number: 6896223Abstract: The present invention is adapted to immobilize a vehicle by utilizing a pair of selectively interconnected chocks that are placed fore and aft of a tire. The chocks are preferably used to secure aircraft from unauthorized motion in airport parking areas.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2003Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Miti Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Robert A. Fulcher, Allan E. Beavers
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Patent number: 6715673Abstract: An automated fee collection and ticket dispensing machine is disclosed that is capable of operating under a variety of operating modes. The machine permits users to purchase a variety of passes. The disclosed machine includes printers to produce receipts or passes for services or activities. These receipts and passes may be printed for each specific user, and may feature a machine-readable bar code. The disclosed machine also includes a bar code reader, allowing users to return printed receipts or passes at the machine, and to receive credit for any unused portion. Payment may be made using credit cards, debit cards or cash. The device is provided with networking means, to allow central control and monitoring of the device. Power for the machine may be provided by hard-wiring the device to conventional AC power lines, by solar panels, by batteries, or a combination of any of these. Power consumption is held to a minimum by providing a “sleep” mode.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2003Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: MITI Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Robert A. Fulcher, Allan E. Beavers, David H. Bailinson
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Publication number: 20030132288Abstract: An automated fee collection and ticket dispensing machine is disclosed that is capable of operating under a variety of operating modes. The machine permits users to purchase a variety of passes. The disclosed machine includes printers to produce receipts or passes for services or activities. These receipts and passes may be printed for each specific user, and may feature a machine-readable bar code. The disclosed machine also includes a bar code reader, allowing users to return printed receipts or passes at the machine, and to receive credit for any unused portion. Payment may be made using credit cards, debit cards or cash. The device is provided with networking means, to allow central control and monitoring of the device. Power for the machine may be provided by hard-wiring the device to conventional AC power lines, by solar panels, by batteries, or a combination of any of these. Power consumption is held to a minimum by providing a “sleep” mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2003Publication date: July 17, 2003Applicant: Miti Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Robert A. Fulcher, Allan E. Beavers, David H. Bailinson
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Patent number: 6505774Abstract: An automated fee collection and ticket dispensing machine is disclosed that is capable of operating under a variety of operating modes. The machine permits users to purchase a variety of passes. The disclosed machine includes printers to produce receipts or passes for services or activities. These receipts and passes may be printed for each specific user, and may feature a machine-readable bar code. The disclosed machine also includes a bar code reader, allowing users to return printed receipts or passes at the machine, and to receive credit for any unused portion. Payment may be made using credit cards, debit cards or cash. The device is provided with networking means, to allow central control and monitoring of the device. Power for the machine may be provided by hard-wiring the device to conventional AC power lines, by solar panels, by batteries, or a combination of any of these. Power consumption is held to a minimum by providing a “sleep” mode.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1999Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Assignee: Miti Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Robert A. Fulcher, Allan E. Beavers, David H. Bailinson
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Patent number: D583437Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2007Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: Miti Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Robert A. Fulcher, Allan E. Beavers