Patents by Inventor C. Harrell

C. Harrell 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: 11760577
    Abstract: A rail and track cartridge for building straight or radial belt conveyors comprises two or more rails connected to each other, wherein the two or more rails each has a first and second free end; and a track connected to each rail, wherein each track is supported by tabs protruding from the rail, wherein the track is offset to the side from the rail, and an upper track surface is above a top surface of the rail. An adjustable cartridge has bent free ends of the two or more rails attached to the same tier arm to adjust the length of the rails to fit within the tier arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: JOHN BEAN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian P. Westcott, Adam J. Ramsdell, Scott M. Kane, Ryan C. Harrell, John J. Bauer, Robert C. Brod
  • Publication number: 20230257208
    Abstract: A sensing system (110) positioned relative to the conveyor belt (34) to sense the physical configuration of the belt side links (44) and (46) as well as the inclination or tilt of the side links.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Applicant: John Bean Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan C. Harrell, Owen E. Morey
  • Publication number: 20220258980
    Abstract: A rail and track cartridge for building straight or radial belt conveyors comprises two or more rails connected to each other, wherein the two or more rails each has a first and second free end; and a track connected to each rail, wherein each track is supported by tabs protruding from the rail, wherein the track is offset to the side from the rail, and an upper track surface is above a top surface of the rail. An adjustable cartridge has bent free ends of the two or more rails attached to the same tier arm to adjust the length of the rails to fit within the tier arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: John Bean Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Brian P. Westcott, Adam J. Ramsdell, Scott M. Kane, Ryan C. Harrell, John J. Bauer, Robert C. Brod
  • Publication number: 20210241242
    Abstract: Systems and processes may provide for commerce at a fuel dispenser. In one general aspect, a system and process at a fuel dispenser may have the ability to present a user interface including data regarding at least one merchant remote from the fuel dispenser's fueling facility and to determine if ordering data corresponding to the remote merchant has been received. If ordering data corresponding to the remote merchant has been received, the system and process may have the ability to present a user interface regarding payment data. The system and process may also have the ability to determine if payment data has been received and, if payment data has been received, generate a message regarding the ordering data for a remote merchant computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Daniel C. Harrell
  • Patent number: 10990942
    Abstract: Systems and processes may provide for commerce at a fuel dispenser. In one general aspect, a system and process at a fuel dispenser may have the ability to present a user interface including data regarding at least one merchant remote from the fuel dispenser's fueling facility and to determine if ordering data corresponding to the remote merchant has been received. If ordering data corresponding to the remote merchant has been received, the system and process may have the ability to present a user interface regarding payment data. The system and process may also have the ability to determine if payment data has been received and, if payment data has been received, generate a message regarding the ordering data for a remote merchant computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems LLC
    Inventor: Daniel C. Harrell
  • Publication number: 20200387877
    Abstract: Systems and processes may provide for commerce at a fuel dispenser. In one general aspect, a system and process at a fuel dispenser may have the ability to present a user interface including data regarding at least one merchant remote from the fuel dispenser's fueling facility and to determine if ordering data corresponding to the remote merchant has been received. If ordering data corresponding to the remote merchant has been received, the system and process may have the ability to present a user interface regarding payment data. The system and process may also have the ability to determine if payment data has been received and, if payment data has been received, generate a message regarding the ordering data for a remote merchant computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: Wayne Fueling Systems LLC
    Inventor: Daniel C. Harrell
  • Patent number: 10730701
    Abstract: Spiral conveyors have a drive drum, wherein the drive drum comprises a plurality of drive drum bars connected around an outer perimeter of the drive drum, wherein a drive rod on a drive drum bar is distally located on the outer perimeter of the drive drum, wherein the drive drum bar comprises the drive rod; a face plate; and a support rib, wherein the support rib is connected to the drive rod through standoffs, and the face plate is located between the drive rod and the support rib, and the face plate is separated from the drive rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: John Bean Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Brian P. Westcott, Adam J. Ramsdell, Scott M. Kane, Ryan C. Harrell, John J. Bauer, Robert C. Brod
  • Publication number: 20190057365
    Abstract: Systems and processes may provide for commerce at a fuel dispenser. In one general aspect, a system and process at a fuel dispenser may have the ability to present a user interface including data regarding at least one merchant remote from the fuel dispenser's fueling facility and to determine if ordering data corresponding to the remote merchant has been received. If ordering data corresponding to the remote merchant has been received, the system and process may have the ability to present a user interface regarding payment data. The system and process may also have the ability to determine if payment data has been received and, if payment data has been received, generate a message regarding the ordering data for a remote merchant computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Applicant: Wayne Fueling Systems LLC
    Inventor: Daniel C. Harrell
  • Patent number: 10118814
    Abstract: Automated systems and processes may provide fuel dispenser management. In one aspect, a system for managing a fuel dispenser may include a dispenser manager, a display, a user input device, a fuel controller, and a management module at the fuel dispenser. The dispenser manager may be operable to control electronic functions of the fuel dispenser. The display may be coupled to the dispenser manager and operable to visually present fueling session data, and the user input device may also be coupled to the dispenser manager and operable to detect user indications during a fueling session. The fuel controller may be coupled to the dispenser manager and operable to control fuel flow operations. The management module may be associated with the dispenser manager and operable to generate operational commands for the dispenser manager.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems
    Inventor: Daniel C. Harrell
  • Patent number: 10108943
    Abstract: Systems and processes may provide for commerce at a fuel dispenser. In one general aspect, a system and process at a fuel dispenser may have the ability to present a user interface including data regarding at least one merchant remote from the fuel dispenser's fueling facility and to determine if ordering data corresponding to the remote merchant has been received. If ordering data corresponding to the remote merchant has been received, the system and process may have the ability to present a user interface regarding payment data. The system and process may also have the ability to determine if payment data has been received and, if payment data has been received, generate a message regarding the ordering data for a remote merchant computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems
    Inventor: Daniel C. Harrell
  • Publication number: 20180053168
    Abstract: Systems and processes may provide for commerce at a fuel dispenser. In one general aspect, a system and process at a fuel dispenser may have the ability to present a user interface including data regarding at least one merchant remote from the fuel dispenser's fueling facility and to determine if ordering data corresponding to the remote merchant has been received. If ordering data corresponding to the remote merchant has been received, the system and process may have the ability to present a user interface regarding payment data. The system and process may also have the ability to determine if payment data has been received and, if payment data has been received, generate a message regarding the ordering data for a remote merchant computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventor: Daniel C. Harrell
  • Publication number: 20170337533
    Abstract: Systems and processes may provide for commerce at a fuel dispenser. In one general aspect, a system and process at a fuel dispenser may have the ability to present a user interface including data regarding at least one merchant remote from the fuel dispenser's fueling facility and to determine if ordering data corresponding to the remote merchant has been received. If ordering data corresponding to the remote merchant has been received, the system and process may have the ability to present a user interface regarding payment data. The system and process may also have the ability to determine if payment data has been received and, if payment data has been received, generate a message regarding the ordering data for a remote merchant computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventor: Daniel C. Harrell
  • Publication number: 20150298959
    Abstract: Automated systems and processes may provide fuel dispenser management. In one aspect, a system for managing a fuel dispenser may include a dispenser manager, a display, a user input device, a fuel controller, and a management module at the fuel dispenser. The dispenser manager may be operable to control electronic functions of the fuel dispenser. The display may be coupled to the dispenser manager and operable to visually present fueling session data, and the user input device may also be coupled to the dispenser manager and operable to detect user indications during a fueling session. The fuel controller may be coupled to the dispenser manager and operable to control fuel flow operations. The management module may be associated with the dispenser manager and operable to generate operational commands for the dispenser manager.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventor: Daniel C. Harrell
  • Patent number: 9045324
    Abstract: Automated systems and processes may provide fuel dispenser management. In one aspect, a system for managing a fuel dispenser may include a dispenser manager, a display, a user input device, a fuel controller, and a management module at the fuel dispenser. The dispenser manager may be operable to control electronic functions of the fuel dispenser. The display may be coupled to the dispenser manager and operable to visually present fueling session data, and the user input device may also be coupled to the dispenser manager and operable to detect user indications during a fueling session. The fuel controller may be coupled to the dispenser manager and operable to control fuel flow operations. The management module may be associated with the dispenser manager and operable to generate operational commands for the dispenser manager.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems LLC
    Inventor: Daniel C. Harrell
  • Publication number: 20150120476
    Abstract: Systems and processes may provide for commerce at a fuel dispenser. In one general aspect, a system and process at a fuel dispenser may have the ability to present a user interface including data regarding at least one merchant remote from the fuel dispenser's fueling facility and to determine if ordering data corresponding to the remote merchant has been received. If ordering data corresponding to the remote merchant has been received, the system and process may have the ability to present a user interface regarding payment data. The system and process may also have the ability to determine if payment data has been received and, if payment data has been received, generate a message regarding the ordering data for a remote merchant computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: Daniel C. Harrell
  • Patent number: 8925808
    Abstract: Systems and processes may provide for commerce at a fuel dispenser. In one general aspect, a system and process at a fuel dispenser may have the ability to present a user interface including data regarding at least one merchant remote from the fuel dispenser's fueling facility and to determine if ordering data corresponding to the remote merchant has been received. If ordering data corresponding to the remote merchant has been received, the system and process may have the ability to present a user interface regarding payment data. The system and process may also have the ability to determine if payment data has been received and, if payment data has been received, generate a message regarding the ordering data for a remote merchant computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems LLC
    Inventor: Daniel C. Harrell
  • Patent number: 8554688
    Abstract: Systems and processes may provide for managing a fuel dispenser. In particular implementations, a system and process for a fuel dispenser may include the ability to receive at least a portion of transaction data for a fueling session, determine whether at least a portion of the received transaction data requires a security measure, and, if at least a portion of the received transaction data requires a security measure, apply a security measure to at least a portion of the received transaction data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Dresser, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel C. Harrell, Craig Lewis
  • Patent number: D681683
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Dresser Wayne AB
    Inventors: Anthony E. Schmelzer, Daniel C. Harrell, Daniel Deruntz, Kent W. Robinson, Eva-Lie Edvardsson, Gian Pangaro, Jason Robinson, Kevin Burnett, Russell Haecker, Timothy Raymond Proulx
  • Patent number: D688274
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Dresser Wayne AB
    Inventors: Anthony E. Schmelzer, Daniel C. Harrell, Daniel Deruntz, Kent W. Robinson, Eva-Lie Edvardsson, Gian Pangaro, Jason Robinson, Kevin Burnett, Russell Haecker, Timothy Raymond Proulx
  • Patent number: D688275
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Dresser Wayne AB
    Inventors: Anthony E. Schmelzer, Daniel C. Harrell, Daniel Deruntz, Kent W. Robinson, Eva-Lie Edvardsson, Gian Pangaro, Jason Robinson, Kevin Burnett, Russell Haecker, Timothy Raymond Proulx