Patents by Inventor Benjamin Tasso Siler

Benjamin Tasso Siler 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 programming authorization system and method for fraud prevention
    Patent number: 8965569
    Abstract: Methods and systems for preventing fraud by a customer at a fuel dispenser within a retail fueling environment are disclosed. According to one method, an authorization to access programming mode (AAPM) signal is received at the fuel dispenser from an authorization terminal coupled to the fuel dispenser. A request is received at the fuel dispenser to enter a programming mode of operation (PMO). The PMO is entered at the fuel dispenser to allow fuel dispenser settings of the fuel dispenser to be changed after receiving the AAPM signal and the request to enter the PMO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Gilbarco Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin Tasso Siler
  • DISPENSER PROGRAMMING AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FRAUD PREVENTION
    Publication number: 20110166948
    Abstract: Methods and systems for preventing fraud by a customer at a fuel dispenser within a retail fueling environment are disclosed. According to one method, an authorization to access programming mode (AAPM) signal is received at the fuel dispenser from an authorization terminal coupled to the fuel dispenser. A request is received at the fuel dispenser to enter a programming mode of operation (PMO). The PMO is entered at the fuel dispenser to allow fuel dispenser settings of the fuel dispenser to be changed after receiving the AAPM signal and the request to enter the PMO.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: GILBARCO INC.
    Inventor: Benjamin Tasso Siler
  • Dispenser programming authorization system and method for fraud prevention
    Patent number: 7912577
    Abstract: Methods and systems for preventing fraud by a customer at a fuel dispenser within a retail fueling environment are disclosed. According to one method, an authorization to access programming mode (AAPM) signal is received at the fuel dispenser from an authorization terminal coupled to the fuel dispenser. A request is received at the fuel dispenser to enter a programming mode of operation (PMO). The PMO is entered at the fuel dispenser to allow fuel dispenser settings of the fuel dispenser to be changed after receiving the AAPM signal and the request to enter the PMO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Gilbarco Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin Tasso Siler
  • DISPENSER PROGRAMMING AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FRAUD PREVENTION
    Publication number: 20080154427
    Abstract: Methods and systems for preventing fraud by a customer at a fuel dispenser within a retail fueling environment are disclosed. According to one method, an authorization to access programming mode (AAPM) signal is received at the fuel dispenser from an authorization terminal coupled to the fuel dispenser. A request is received at the fuel dispenser to enter a programming mode of operation (PMO). The PMO is entered at the fuel dispenser to allow fuel dispenser settings of the fuel dispenser to be changed after receiving the AAPM signal and the request to enter the PMO.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: GILBARCO INC.
    Inventor: Benjamin Tasso Siler