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).

  • Publication number: 20130001246
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel dispensing unit (7) for refueling vehicles, comprising a base module (1) containing dispensing hydraulics, an electronics module (2) for controlling said fuel dispensing unit (7) and having a user interface (8), a nozzle module (3) for holding at least one nozzle (10) for dispensing fuel from a fuel reservoir by means of said dispensing hydraulics, a column module (4), and a top module (5). The electronics module (2) is arranged above of said base module (1), said nozzle module (3) is arranged above said base module (1), said column module (4) is arranged above said nozzle module (3) and said top module (5) is arranged above said column module (4). The invention also relates to a method for assembling such a fuel dispensing unit (7).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Annika Birkler, Paul De La Port, Bengt I. Larson, Neil Thomas, Kevin Christopher Burnett, Hanna Helgesson, Scott R. Negley
  • Publication number: 20120319957
    Abstract: A transaction terminal is provided. The transaction terminal comprises a display configured to present information to a user of the terminal, a keypad which is separate from the display and configured to receive input from the user, and a view shield. The view shield is arranged to prevent a view of at least a part of the keypad in a first direction, and allow a view through the view shield of at least a part of the display in a second direction, wherein the second direction is different from the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: Dresser Wayne AB
    Inventors: Annika Birkler, Hanna Helgesson, Bengt I. Larsson, Kevin Burnett, Paul De La Port, Scott Negley, Neil Thomas
  • Publication number: 20120267370
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fuel dispensing unit (1) for refuelling vehicles, comprising a base module (2) comprising a housing having a front side (10), a rear side (12) and end sides (11, 13) connecting said front and rear sides (10, 12), said housing being enclosed by wall sections. At least a first of said wall sections forms a first door (20), wherein said first door (20) is extending along at least a portion of the front side (10) or the rear side (12) and at least a first portion of one of the end sides (11, 13), said first door (20) being pivotable towards a second portion of said one of the end sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Annika Birkler, Hanna Helgesson, Bengt I. Larsson, Kevin Burnett, Paul De La Port, Scott Negley, Neil Thomas
  • Publication number: 20120211524
    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: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Kevin Burnett, Scott Negley, Neil Thomas, Hanna Helgesson, Bengt I Larsson, Paul De La Port, Annika Birkler
  • Publication number: 20120205394
    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: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: Bengt I Larsson, Hanna Helgesson, Kevin Burnett, Scott Negley, Neil Thomas, Paul De La Port, Annika Birkler
  • Publication number: 20120199242
    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: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: Bengt I Larsson, Hanna Helgesson, Kevin Burnett, Scott Negley, Neil Thomas, Paul De La Port, Annika Birkler
  • Patent number: 8230876
    Abstract: An apparatus for handling a hose arranged in a hose housing. The hose is in successive order connected to a fuel supply connection, passes a first roll, passes a second roll and extends through an opening in the hose housing, towards a nozzle end of the hose. The first roll is attached to the housing by at least one resilient element and a first carrier part having the form of a swing lever, and the second roll is attached to the housing by at least a second carrier part, to allow extracting and retracting of the hose through the opening. Moreover, a method for handling a hose as well as a fuel dispensing unit are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Dresser, Inc.
    Inventors: Johan Gunnarsson, Annika Birkler
  • Publication number: 20090034232
    Abstract: A housing for a fuel dispensing unit comprises a top part, a bottom part and at least one column extending between the bottom part and the top part. Said bottom part comprises a light emitting device arranged to emit light, and said top part comprises a light directing device for directing the emitted light towards the bottom part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Bengt I. Larsson, Annika Birkler, Marlene Wemmert
  • Publication number: 20080000528
    Abstract: An apparatus for handling a hose arranged in a hose housing. The hose is in successive order connected to a fuel supply connection, passes a first roll, passes a second roll and extends through an opening in the hose housing, towards a nozzle end of the hose. The first roll is attached to the housing by at least one resilient element and a first carrier part having the form of a swing lever, and the second roll is attached to the housing by at least a second carrier part, to allow extracting and retracting of the hose through the opening. Moreover, a method for handling a hose as well as a fuel dispensing unit are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: Johan Gunnarsson, Annika Birkler
  • Patent number: D655315
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    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: D659748
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Dresser Wayne AB
    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 Raymond Proulx
  • Patent number: D664997
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    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: D667846
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Dresser Wayne AB
    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 Raymond Proulx
  • Patent number: D677284
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Dresser Wayne AB
    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 Raymond Proulx
  • Patent number: D679745
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Dresser Wayne AB
    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 Raymond Proulx