Patents by Inventor Ilay Levie

Ilay Levie 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).

  • RFID tag especially for use near conductive objects
    Patent number: 8665069
    Abstract: An RFID tag comprising an antenna assembly, including a shielding layer comprising an electromagnetic shielding material, a radio frequency loop antenna, and a spacer comprising a spacer material having a permittivity less than about 2 interposed between the antenna and the shielding layer is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing such an RFID tag. Also disclosed is the use of such an RFID tag for use in identifying a vehicle, for example in the context of fuel-purchase authorization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Petratec International Ltd.
    Inventors: Shimon Weitzhandler, Yoav Vilnai, Ilay Levie, Avi Yalon
  • Devices and methods useful for authorizing purchases associated with a vehicle
    Patent number: 7907058
    Abstract: Various devices are useful as components of a system for authorizing purchases associated with a vehicle that are generally simple to install, operate and maintain and are generally resistant to abuse. The devices include theft-resistant vehicular identification tags, sealed identification tag reader and variable range tag-readers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Petratec International Ltd.
    Inventors: Shimon Weitzhandler, Yoav Vilnai, Ilay Levie, Avi Yalon
  • RFID TAG ESPECIALLY FOR USE NEAR CONDUCTIVE OBJECTS
    Publication number: 20100308965
    Abstract: An RFID tag comprising an antenna assembly, including a shielding layer comprising an electromagnetic shielding material, a radio frequency loop antenna, and a spacer comprising a spacer material having a permittivity less than about 2 interposed between the antenna and the shielding layer is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing such an RFID tag. Also disclosed is the use of such an RFID tag for use in identifying a vehicle, for example in the context of fuel-purchase authorization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Shimon Weitzhandler, Yoav Vilnai, Ilay Levie, Avi Yalon
  • Devices and Methods Useful for Authorizing Purchases Associated with a Vehicle
    Publication number: 20090045978
    Abstract: Disclosed are various devices useful as components of a system for authorizing purchases associated with a vehicle that are generally simple to install, operate and maintain and are generally resistant to abuse. Devices disclosed include theft-resistant vehicular identification tags, sealed identification tag reader and variable range tag-readers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: Petratec International Ltd.
    Inventors: Shimon Weitzhandler, Yoav Vilnai, Ilay Levie, Avi Yalon