Patents by Inventor John Napier

John Napier 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: 8204802
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for fuel accounting that enables an organization to verify that fueling being paid for has in fact been dispensed into their aircraft. In particular, various embodiments provide systems and methods to verify whether a particular fueling event occurred. In addition, various embodiments provide systems and methods to facilitate the front-end data capture of a fueling event by the organization operating the aircraft via a data pathway not under control of a fueling agent. Furthermore, various embodiments provide for systems and methods to allow an organization operating aircraft to verify fuel uplifted and fuel inventory over a selected period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Sheila Sison, Jason Krekel, Kim Fogle, Scott Fairfield, Subbiah Krishna, Marie Ryan, Ted M. Routt, Mark Slafkes, John Napier, Jeff Matz, Dave Moessner, Matt Miles
  • Publication number: 20090164347
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for fuel accounting that enables an organization to verify that fueling being paid for has in fact been dispensed into their aircraft. In particular, various embodiments provide systems and methods to verify whether a particular fueling event occurred. In addition, various embodiments provide systems and methods to facilitate the front-end data capture of a fueling event by the organization operating the aircraft via a data pathway not under control of a fueling agent. Furthermore, various embodiments provide for systems and methods to allow an organization operating aircraft to verify fuel uplifted and fuel inventory over a selected period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Sheila Sison, Jason Krekel, Kim Fogle, Scott Fairfield, Subbiah Krishna, Marie Ryan, Ted M. Routt, Mark Slafkes, John Napier, Jeff Matz, Dave Moessner, Matt Miles
  • Publication number: 20020134811
    Abstract: A power tool includes multiple attachments to selectively perform rotary motions, reciprocating motions, and multiple impact motions upon a work surface. For example, tool attachments may be selected to configure the power tool as a nailer, stapler, biscuit jointer, drill, hammer drill, detail sander, sheet metal nibbler, router, buffer, jig saw, chipping tool, saws all, as well as other types of power tools. A base unit provides a rotary input that is adapted to each engaged tool attachment. In particular, a power tool control system in the base unit senses an attachment type designation from the tool attachment, as well as user inputs and motor feedback, to change motor control. Examples of these adaptions include changing motor speed, changing trigger operation from on/off to variable speed, responding to or ignoring a forward/reverse control, as well as monitoring motor feedback and sensors in the tool attachment for conditions warranting motor deactivation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Applicant: Senco Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John Napier, Shane Adams