Patents by Inventor Gary Sturm

Gary Sturm 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: 6342022
    Abstract: A modular pressure relief valve assembly for a hydraulically actuated clutch pack or limited slip device in a limited slip differential or torque coupling device. The modular assembly is removably disposed in the differential case and is connected to a passageway leading to a limited slip device within the differential case to establish fluid communication there between.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2002
    Inventor: Gary Sturm
  • Patent number: 5936221
    Abstract: A stored value system and method comprising a central server apparatus (10), one or more value added terminals (12), and one or more money-activated machines (14). The value added terminal (12) is designed to read smart cards (16) and to add cash value to the cards upon customer (18) input of an appropriate authorization code (22). The money-activated machine (14) is designed to read smart cards, and reprogram them by deducting a cash value amount corresponding to the customer's use of the machines. The central server apparatus (10) receives calls from customers requesting an authorization code for use with a value added terminal, and in response thereto, verifies funds in a pre-established customer account and provides an active authorization code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Assignee: Bridgepoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Corder, Gary Sturm