Patents by Inventor Dolan Flay Blalock

Dolan Flay Blalock 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).

  • Energy dispensing system having a bar code scanning unit
    Patent number: 6062473
    Abstract: A bar code reader system is required to be integrated into an energy dispenser that is able to read a variety of bar code formats printed on a variety of media. The bar code reader system accepts both bar encoded cards having very low aspect ratios and other printed bar encoded media having differing aspect ratios. The system also provides a robust scanning pattern such that other printed bar encoded media can be placed into a receiving cavity without regard to a particular orientation. Further, the system provides a sensing mechanism capable of determining when a card has been inserted into the system or when another bar encoded media has been placed into the receiving cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: Gilbarco Inc.
    Inventors: Dolan Flay Blalock, Howard Weinstein
  • Fuel dispenser bar code reader
    Patent number: D413311
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: Gilbarco Inc.
    Inventor: Dolan Flay Blalock