Patents by Inventor Timothy J. Hampton

Timothy J. Hampton 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).

  • Fuel dispensing system, parts therefor and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 5904189
    Abstract: A fuel dispensing system, parts therefor and methods for making the same are provided, the system having a venturi section for removing liquid from a normal drape area of a hose assembly of the system, the venturi section having an inlet unit that is positioned in a vapor recovery fluid passage of the hose assembly generally at the actual drape area of the hose assembly even when the actual drape area is disposed intermediate the normal drape area and a dispensing nozzle or is disposed intermediate the normal drape area and the source of liquid fuel as well as when the actual drape area is disposed generally at the normal drape area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Assignee: Dayco Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Berger, Randy C. Foster, Timothy J. Hampton, Jack S. Hargus, Richard L. Marsh, David A. Masseth
  • Fuel dispensing system and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 5725030
    Abstract: A fuel dispensing system, parts therefor and methods for making the same are provided, the system having a venturi section for removing liquid from a normal drape area of a hose assembly of the system, the venturi section having an inlet unit that is positioned in a vapor recovery fluid passage of the hose assembly generally at the actual drape area of the hose assembly even when the actual drape area is disposed intermediate the normal drape area and a dispensing nozzle or is disposed intermediate the normal drape area and the source of liquid fuel as well as when the actual drape area is disposed generally at the normal drape area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Assignee: Dayco Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Berger, Randy C. Foster, Timothy J. Hampton, Jack S. Hargus, Richard L. Marsh, David A. Masseth
  • Fuel dispensing system, parts therefor and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 5622212
    Abstract: A fuel dispensing system, parts therefor and methods for making the same are provided, the system having a venturi section for removing liquid from a normal drape area of a hose assembly of the system, the venturi section having an inlet unit that is positioned in a vapor recovery fluid passage of the hose assembly generally at the actual drape area of the hose assembly even when the actual drape area is disposed intermediate the normal drape area and a dispensing nozzle or is disposed intermediate the normal drape area and the source of liquid fuel as well as when the actual drape area is disposed generally at the normal drape area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Assignee: Dayco Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Berger, Randy C. Foster, Timothy J. Hampton, Jack S. Hargus, Richard L. Marsh, David A. Masseth
  • Fuel dispensing system, parts therefor and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 5456296
    Abstract: A fuel dispensing system, parts therefor and methods for making the same are provided, the system having a venturi section for removing liquid from a normal drape area of a hose assembly of the system, the venturi section having an inlet unit that is positioned in a vapor recovery fluid passage of the hose assembly generally at the actual drape area of the hose assembly even when the actual drape area is disposed intermediate the normal drape area and a dispensing nozzle or is disposed intermediate the normal drape area and the source of liquid fuel as well as when the actual drape area is disposed generally at the normal drape area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Assignee: Dayco Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Berger, Randy C. Foster, Timothy J. Hampton, Jack S. Hargus, Richard L. Marsh, David A. Masseth
  • Fuel dispensing system, parts therefor and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 5361810
    Abstract: A fuel dispensing system, parts therefor and methods for making the same are provided, the system having a venturi section for removing liquid from a normal drape area of a hose assembly of the system, the venturi section having an inlet unit that is positioned in a vapor recovery fluid passage of the hose assembly generally at the actual drape area of the hose assembly even when the actual drape area is disposed intermediate the normal drape area and a dispensing nozzle or is disposed intermediate the normal drape area and the source of liquid fuel as well as when the actual drape area is disposed generally at the normal drape area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Dayco Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Berger, Randy C. Foster, Timothy J. Hampton, Jack S. Hargus, Richard L. Marsh, David A. Masseth
  • Fuel dispensing system, parts therefor and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 5305806
    Abstract: A fuel dispensing system has a venturi section for removing liquid from a normal drape area of a hose assembly of the system and the venturi section has an inlet unit that is positioned in a vapor recovery fluid passage of the hose assembly generally at the actual drape area of the hose assembly even when the actual drape area is disposed intermediate the normal drape area and a nozzle or is disposed intermediate the normal drape area and the source of liquid fuel as well as when the actual drape area is disposed generally at the normal drape area, the inlet unit comprising a tube unit interconnected to the venturi section and having a plurality of inlets respectively disposed in different axial positions in the vapor recovery fluid passage along the length thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1994
    Assignee: Dayco Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Berger, Randy C. Foster, Timothy J. Hampton, Jack S. Hargus, Richard L. Marsh, Masseth, David A.