Patents by Inventor Ryan C. Garrett

Ryan C. Garrett 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: 10019953
    Abstract: A system and method for displaying information at a fuel dispenser comprises an electrophoretic display that may be configured to operate in low temperature environments. The fuel dispenser may comprise a keypad located beneath the electrophoretic display in order to present a graphical user interface to a customer and receive the customer's selections. The fuel dispenser may comprise additional electrophoretic displays to present additional information to the consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Gilbarco Inc.
    Inventors: Edward A. Payne, Rodger K. Williams, Ryan C. Garrett
  • Patent number: 9959816
    Abstract: A system and method for displaying information at a fuel dispenser comprises an electrophoretic display that may be configured to operate in low temperature environments. The fuel dispenser may comprise a keypad located beneath the electrophoretic display in order to present a graphical user interface to a customer and receive the customer's selections. The fuel dispenser may comprise additional electrophoretic displays to present additional information to the consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Gilbarco Inc.
    Inventors: Edward A. Payne, Rodger K. Williams, Ryan C. Garrett
  • Publication number: 20150317933
    Abstract: A system and method for displaying information at a fuel dispenser comprises an electrophoretic display that may be configured to operate in low temperature environments. The fuel dispenser may comprise a keypad located beneath the electrophoretic display in order to present a graphical user interface to a customer and receive the customer's selections. The fuel dispenser may comprise additional electrophoretic displays to present additional information to the consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Edward A. Payne, Rodger K. Williams, Ryan C. Garrett
  • Patent number: 8342199
    Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing liquid fuel comprises a plurality of inlet valves, each connected in-line with a respective inlet pipe in fluid communication with a respective source of a specific liquid fuel. A plurality of outlet valves are also provided, each connected in-line with a respective outlet pipe. A respective fuel hose is in fluid communication with each of the outlet pipes. The apparatus further comprises a coriolis flow meter located between the inlet valves and outlet valves, the coriolis flow meter providing a flow signal indicative of flow therethrough. A controller is operative to receive the flow signal and control the valves such that selected inputs of specific liquid fuels are dispensed to at least one of the fuel hoses. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the selected inputs of specific liquid fuels may include individual liquid fuels and blended combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Gilbarco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Deline, Ryan C. Garrett, Michael C. Liebal, Edward Payne, Brent K. Price, Rodger K. Williams, Zhou Yang
  • Publication number: 20110273371
    Abstract: A system and method for displaying information at a fuel dispenser comprises an electrophoretic display that may be configured to operate in low temperature environments. The fuel dispenser may comprise a keypad located beneath the electrophoretic display in order to present a graphical user interface to a customer and receive the customer's selections. The fuel dispenser may comprise additional electrophoretic displays to present additional information to the consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: Edward A. Payne, Rodger K. Williams, Ryan C. Garrett
  • Publication number: 20110240685
    Abstract: A hose management arrangement for use with a fuel dispenser having a fuel hose and a fuel nozzle, including a first coupler with a first portion and a second portion, the first coupler being fixed to the fuel hose by the first portion such that a first portion of the fuel hose extends from the first portion of the first coupler to a first end of the fuel hose and a second portion of the fuel hose extends from the first portion of the first coupler to a second end of the fuel hose, and an elongated resilient member including a first end fixed to the first coupler and a second end fixed adjacent the second end of the fuel hose, wherein the second portion of the first coupler slidably receives the second portion of the fuel hose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: GILBARCO INC.
    Inventors: John E. Ingold, Ryan C. Garrett
  • Publication number: 20100139782
    Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing liquid fuel comprises a plurality of inlet valves, each connected in-line with a respective inlet pipe in fluid communication with a respective source of a specific liquid fuel. A plurality of outlet valves are also provided, each connected in-line with a respective outlet pipe. A respective fuel hose is in fluid communication with each of the outlet pipes. The apparatus further comprises a coriolis flow meter located between the inlet valves and outlet valves, the coriolis flow meter providing a flow signal indicative of flow therethrough. A controller is operative to receive the flow signal and control the valves such that selected inputs of specific liquid fuels are dispensed to at least one of the fuel hoses. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the selected inputs of specific liquid fuels may include individual liquid fuels and blended combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Deline, Ryan C. Garrett, Michael C. Liebal, Edward Payne, Brent K. Price, Rodger K. Williams, Zhou Yang