Patents by Inventor Annika Birkler

Annika Birkler 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: 9802812
    Abstract: This invention relates to a kit of parts that can include top plates, gable cover plates, gable structures each comprising a nozzle boot, side cover plates, and side structures each comprising a nozzle boot. The kit of parts is suitable for assembling a nozzle module according to any one of three configurations. The invention also relates to a fuel dispensing unit for refueling vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems Sweden AB
    Inventors: Bengt I. Larsson, Hanna Helgesson, Kevin C. Burnett, Scott R. Negley, III, Neil Thomas, Paul De La Port, Annika Birkler
  • Publication number: 20170308964
    Abstract: In general, intelligent fuel dispensers are provided. In at least some implementations, an intelligent fuel dispenser can determine customer identities and/or other characteristics and provide customized fueling sessions based on the determined customer identities and/or other characteristics. In at least some implementations, the fuel dispenser includes a touchless interface allowing customers to complete fueling sessions with minimal physical contact with the fuel dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: John Joseph Morris, Scott R. Negley, III, Annika Birkler, Richard Carlsson, Patrick Jeitler, Randal S. Kretzler
  • Publication number: 20170308965
    Abstract: In general, intelligent fuel dispensers are provided. In at least some implementations, an intelligent fuel dispenser can determine customer identities and/or other characteristics and provide customized fueling sessions based on the determined customer identities and/or other characteristics. In at least some implementations, the fuel dispenser includes a touchless interface allowing customers to complete fueling sessions with minimal physical contact with the fuel dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: John Joseph Morris, Scott R. Negley, III, Annika Birkler, Richard Carlsson, Patrick Jeitler, Randal S. Kretzler
  • Patent number: 9315373
    Abstract: A nozzle module for a fuel dispensing unit is described. The nozzle module has a top section attachable to a column module of the fuel dispensing unit, a bottom section attachable to a base module of the fuel dispensing unit, at least one nozzle boot for holding a nozzle, which nozzle boot is arranged between the top section and the bottom section. The nozzle module has an internal channel enabling fluid communication through the nozzle module. A fuel dispensing unit is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems Sweden AB
    Inventors: Kevin C. Burnett, Scott R. Negley, III, Neil Thomas, Hanna Helgesson, Bengt I. Larsson, Paul De La Port, Annika Birkler
  • Publication number: 20150353341
    Abstract: This invention relates to a kit of parts that can include top plates, gable cover plates, gable structures each comprising a nozzle boot, side cover plates, and side structures each comprising a nozzle boot. The kit of parts is suitable for assembling a nozzle module according to any one of three configurations. The invention also relates to a fuel dispensing unit for refueling vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Bengt I. Larsson, Hanna Helgesson, Kevin C. Burnett, Scott R. Negley, III, Neil Thomas, Paul De La Port, Annika Birkler
  • Patent number: 9126819
    Abstract: This invention relates to a kit of parts (1), comprising top plates (2), gable cover plates (3), gable structures each comprising a nozzle boot, side cover plates, and side structures (4) each comprising a nozzle boot (5), which kit of parts (1) is suitable for assembling a nozzle module according to any one of three configurations. The invention also relates to a fuel dispensing unit for refueling vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems Sweden AB
    Inventors: Bengt I. Larsson, Hanna Helgesson, Kevin Burnett, Scott R. Negley, Neil Thomas, Paul De La Port, Annika Birkler
  • Patent number: 9120664
    Abstract: A fuel dispensing unit for refueling vehicles is provided that in one embodiment includes a base module containing dispensing hydraulics, an electronics module for controlling a fuel dispensing unit and having a user interface, a nozzle module for holding at least one nozzle for dispensing fuel from a fuel reservoir, a column module, and a top module. The electronics module is arranged above of the base module, the nozzle module is arranged above the base module, the column module is arranged above the nozzle module and the top module is arranged above the column module. Also provided is a method for assembling such a fuel dispensing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems Sweden AB
    Inventors: Annika Birkler, Paul De La Port, Bengt I. Larsson, Neil Thomas, Kevin Christopher Burnett, Hanna Helgesson, Scott R. Negley
  • Patent number: 8939321
    Abstract: It is presented an electronics module (10) for use in a fuel dispensing unit (6a, 6b, 6c). The electronics module (10) comprises electronics circuitry (28) and a conductor (18) for connecting the electronic circuitry (28) to the fuel dispensing unit (6a, 6b, 6c). Further, the electronics module (10) has a channel means (14) extending from a first (15) to a second side (16) of the electronics module (10) defining a ventilation channel for the conductor (18) to provide venting thereof in order to reduce fuel vapors at the electronic circuitry (28).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems LLC
    Inventors: Bengt I Larsson, Hanna Helgesson, Kevin Burnett, Scott Negley, Neil Thomas, Paul De La Port, Annika Birkler
  • Publication number: 20140338786
    Abstract: The invention relates to a nozzle module (1) for a fuel dispensing unit, comprising a top section (2) attachable to a column module of said fuel dispensing unit, a bottom section (3) attachable to a base module of said fuel dispensing unit, at least one nozzle boot (8) for holding a nozzle, which nozzle boot (8) is arranged between said top section (2) and said bottom section (3). The nozzle module (1) has an internal channel (9) enabling fluid communication through said nozzle module (1). The invention also relates to a fuel dispensing unit comprising such a nozzle module (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Kevin Burnett, Scott R. Negley, III, Neil Thomas, Hanna Helgesson, Bengt I. Larsson, Paul De La Port, Annika Birkler
  • Patent number: 8814001
    Abstract: A nozzle module for a fuel dispensing unit is described. The nozzle module has a top section attachable to a column module of the fuel dispensing unit, a bottom section attachable to a base module of the fuel dispensing unit, at least one nozzle boot for holding a nozzle, which nozzle boot is arranged between the top section and the bottom section. The nozzle module has an internal channel enabling fluid communication through the nozzle module. A fuel dispensing unit is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems LLC
    Inventors: Annika Birkler, Paul De La Port, Bengt I Larsson, Neil Thomas, Kevin Christopher Burnett, Hanna Helgesson, Scott R Negley
  • Publication number: 20140174601
    Abstract: This invention relates to a kit of parts (1), comprising top plates (2), gable cover plates (3), gable structures each comprising a nozzle boot, side cover plates, and side structures (4) each comprising a nozzle boot (5), which kit of parts (1) is suitable for assembling a nozzle module according to any one of three configurations. The invention also relates to a fuel dispensing unit for refueling vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: DRESSER WAYNE AB
    Inventors: Bengt I. Larsson, Hanna Helgesson, Kevin Burnett, Scott R. Negley, Neil Thomas, Paul De La Port, Annika Birkler
  • Patent number: 8662348
    Abstract: This invention relates to a kit of parts (1), comprising top plates (2), gable cover plates (3), gable structures each comprising a nozzle boot, side cover plates, and side structures (4) each comprising a nozzle boot (5), which kit of parts (1) is suitable for assembling a nozzle module according to any one of three configurations. The invention also relates to a fuel dispensing unit for refueling vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Dresser Wayne AB
    Inventors: Bengt I Larsson, Hanna Helgesson, Kevin Burnett, Scott Negley, Neil Thomas, Paul De La Port, Annika Birkler
  • Patent number: D681717
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Dresser Wayne AB
    Inventors: Hanna Helgesson, Annika Birkler, Bengt I. Larsson, Scott R. Negley, III, Neil Thomas, Kevin Burnett, Gian Pangaro, Gen Suzuki, Jason Robinson, Timothy Raymond Proulx, Carl Forslund, Camilla Lundstrom
  • Patent number: D700917
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Dresser Wayne AB
    Inventors: Hanna Helgesson, Annika Birkler, Bengt I. Larsson, Scott R. Negley, III, Neil Thomas, Kevin Burnett, Gian Pangaro, Gen Suzuki, Jason Robinson, Timothy Raymond Proulx
  • Patent number: D718338
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Hanna Helgesson, Annika Birkler, Bengt I. Larsson, Carl Forslund, Camilla Lundstrom, Scott R. Negley, III, Neil Thomas, Kevin Burnett, Gian Pangaro, Gen Suzuki, Jason Robinson, Timothy R. Proulx
  • Patent number: D746875
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems Sweden AB
    Inventors: Hanna Helgesson, Annika Birkler, Bengt I. Larsson, Carl Forslund, Camilla Lundstrom, Scott R. Negley, III, Neil Thomas, Kevin C. Burnett, Gian Pangaro, Gen Suzuki, Jason Robinson, Timothy R. Proulx
  • Patent number: D768726
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems Sweden AB
    Inventors: Hanna Helgesson, Annika Birkler, Bengt I. Larsson, Scott R. Negley, III, Neil Thomas, Kevin C. Burnett, Gian Pangaro, Gen Suzuki, Jason Robinson, Timothy R. Proulx
  • Patent number: D775237
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems Sweden AB
    Inventors: Hanna Helgesson, Annika Birkler, Bengt I. Larsson, Carl Forslund, Camilla Lundstrom, Scott R. Negley, III, Neil Thomas, Kevin C. Burnett, Gian Pangaro, Gen Suzuki, Jason Robinson, Timothy R. Proulx
  • Patent number: D780809
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems Sweden AB
    Inventors: Hanna Helgesson, Annika Birkler, Bengt I. Larsson, Scott R. Negley, III, Neil Thomas, Kevin C. Burnett, Gian Pangaro, Gen Suzuki, Jason Robinson, Timothy R. Proulx
  • Patent number: D820323
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems
    Inventors: John Joseph Morris, Scott R. Negley, III, Annika Birkler, Richard Carlsson, Randal S. Kretzler, Jayson Simeon, Nathan Careless, John Coleman Horton, IV, Lucas Wade, Casey Branson Garven