Patents by Inventor Andrew M. Pate

Andrew M. Pate 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).

  • Dispenser With An Open Cover Detector
    Publication number: 20170310034
    Abstract: An open cover detector for a dispenser is provided. The open cover detector includes a cathode connector electrically connected to a cathode of a dispenser power supply and an anode connector electrically connected to an anode of a dispenser power supply. A bridge is configured to electrically connect the cathode connector to the anode connector with a dispenser cover in a closed orientation and further configured to electrically disconnect the cathode connector from the anode connector with a dispenser cover in an open orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicant: Betco Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew M. Pate, Jacob T. Weil