Patents by Inventor Steve Showalter

Steve Showalter 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).

  • Liquid level detection system
    Patent number: 5785100
    Abstract: A liquid retention system is disclosed which includes a tank for receiving and retaining a liquid, and including a filling port. A dispenser supplies liquid to the tank through a nozzle which engages the filling port. A pneumatic detection system is provided for fluidly measuring the liquid level state within the tank; i.e., determining whether or not the tank is full. An optical detection system is also provided, which cooperates with the pneumatic detection system, for optically measuring the liquid level state within the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Assignee: Vickers, Incorporated
    Inventors: Steve Showalter, George Birch