Patents by Inventor Ronald Michael Webb

Ronald Michael Webb 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: 10464822
    Abstract: A solar powered water purification kiosk configured for placement above a water well and having a base having walls defining an interior, the base positioned above the well having a pump, a canopy positioned above the base and having at least one solar panel configured to generate electricity to be provided to the pump, a radiator positioned within the interior and configured to receive water pumped from the pump, a filter configured to receive water from the radiator, and a dispenser configured to receive water from the filter. The solar panels recharge batteries configured to power the pump and the radiators are configured to provide geothermal heating/cooling via the water pumped from the well to control the temperature within the kiosk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: U-Fuel, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald Michael Webb
  • Publication number: 20190023236
    Abstract: A portable facility and corresponding methods and systems for servicing autonomous vehicles, the facility having at least a first enclosure containing a fuel tank and defining a service space between a wall of the enclosure and a second enclosure containing a fuel tank, a roof positioned between the enclosures, a floor positioned between the enclosures, and large automatic doors positioned on opposite ends of the facility to accommodate entry/exit of autonomous vehicles which are guided to and/or by the facility for servicing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventor: RONALD MICHAEL WEBB
  • Patent number: 8718601
    Abstract: A fuel pump having a unique cellular telephone calling number operable in response to receiving a cellular message. The pump includes a cellular phone component and may include a SIM card slot and SIM card. A number of pumps may each be equipped with a cellular phone component each having a unique calling number and a cellular phone system provider configured to authorize sending of information representing a pre-authorized amount of fuel to be dispensed as a wireless cellular signal to one or any of the pumps. A method of selling fuel includes sending a cellular telephone signal to a unique telephone number associated with the fuel pump and assessing a charge to the cellular telephone of a user prior to authorizing the sending of the signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: U-Fuel, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald Michael Webb
  • Patent number: 8693984
    Abstract: A dispenser having a unique cellular telephone calling number (or multiple unique calling numbers) operable in response to receiving a cellular message. The dispenser includes a cellular phone component and may include a SIM card slot and SIM card. A number of dispensers may each be equipped with a cellular phone component each having a unique calling number and a cellular phone system provider configured to authorize sending of information representing a pre-authorized amount of items to be dispensed as a wireless cellular signal to one or any of the dispensers. A cell pod is configured to enable a cellular telephone to communicate and control a vending machine. A method of selling items includes sending a cellular telephone signal to a unique telephone number associated with the dispenser and assessing a charge to the cellular telephone of a user prior to authorizing the sending of the signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: U-Fuel, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald Michael Webb
  • Patent number: 8403071
    Abstract: An aboveground fueling facility for storing and dispensing a combustible fluid such as gasoline includes a double-wall storage tank provided in a fuel storage section where the tank is constructed and arranged to store the combustible fluid in a fire resistant tank and box. The facility further includes a dispenser section for dispensing the fuel and an isolating wall which separates the fuel storage section from the dispenser section. The isolating wall is preferably a fire wall and in part defines a fuel supply chamber. An access door provides access for a person to enter or exit the fuel supply chamber. A user may obtain self-service of fuel at the dispenser section which may also be secured by a door. Fire resistant panels are also used as the exterior box structure for the facility and also provide a display or advertising function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: U-Fuel, Inc. NV
    Inventor: Ronald Michael Webb
  • Publication number: 20120180905
    Abstract: An aboveground fueling facility for storing and dispensing a combustible fluid such as gasoline includes a double-wall storage tank that is constructed and arranged to store the combustible fluid in a fire resistant tank and box. The double-wall storage tank may have a first head and a second head that act as ends of the box. The box may have paneling that is fire resistant and can withstand varying weather conditions. The double-wall storage tank may be fluidly connected to a pumping system. The aboveground fueling facility may include a collapsible canopy, among other features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventor: Ronald Michael Webb
  • Patent number: D680557
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Inventor: Ronald Michael Webb
  • Patent number: D706305
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: U-Fuel, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald Michael Webb
  • Patent number: D706306
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: U-Fuel, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald Michael Webb