Patents by Inventor Glwynn R. Baker

Glwynn R. Baker 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).

  • Interactive electronic system for attaching to a vehicle
    Publication number: 20040249716
    Abstract: A novel point of sales systems for vehicles. The systems are comprised of a housing attachable to the exterior of the vehicle which contains components of the system which are interactive with regard to the customer. Another embodiment of the invention is a two housing system in which one housing is attachable on the exterior of the vehicle and the second housing is placed inside the vehicle. Examples of an interactive system are an interactive game, coupon request and receipt, participation in a survey, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Applicant: Advanced Information Systems, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Alan S. Ambrose, Glwynn R. Baker, James D. Ferguson, William S. McDonald
  • Fuel dispensing nozzle construction
    Publication number: 20040221920
    Abstract: Nozzles (6) for fuel dispensing devices are equipped with system that enable anyone fueling a vehicle to participate in an interactive activity. Those nozzles (6) can have those systems (54) integrally incorporated therein, or those systems can be incorporated into boots (40) that are designed to fit over standard nozzles (6). The systems (54) include a power source (84), an on-off switch, and one or more of the following systems: identifying the user, conveying information from the user to a remote location, sensing and communicating current environmental conditions, an interactive game, conducting a survey, coupon dispensing, delivering a sound or an audio message, providing visual information, a counting mechanism and/or an illumination system. As such, games, quizzes, surveys, and passage of information and promotional materials can be carried out in conjunction with the use of the nozzle assembly. A nozzle also can include a spout composed primarily of a plastic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: James D Ferguson, Alan S Ambrose, Glwynn R Baker, Mark J McKinley, Timothy Mishler
  • Point of sales systems for vehicles
    Patent number: 6760706
    Abstract: A novel point of sales systems for vehicles. The systems are comprised of a housing attachable to the exterior of the vehicle which contains components of the system which are interactive with regard to the customer. Another embodiment of the invention is a two housing system in which one housing is attachable on the exterior of the vehicle and the second housing is placed inside the vehicle. Examples of an interactive system are an interactive game, coupon request and receipt, participation in a survey, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Advanced Information Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan S. Ambrose, Glwynn R. Baker, James D. Ferguson, William S. McDonald