Patents by Inventor Timothy Mishler

Timothy Mishler 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: 6957673
    Abstract: A fuel dispensing nozzle and boot therefor that includes a sound system and/or video system which contains prerecorded messages for playback during refueling by a user of the fuel dispensing nozzle. The sound system and/or video system includes a speaker for playback of audio messages. A switch is also included to initiate the playback of messages. The switch can activate the system when the nozzle is inverted to pump fuel or can activate the system in response to squeezing of the handle actuator used to control fuel flow through the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Advanced Information Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Alan S. Ambrose, James D. Ferguson, Robert Lilienfeld, Mark J. McKinley, Timothy Mishler
  • Publication number: 20040221920
    Abstract: Nozzles (6) for fuel dispensing devices are equipped with system that enable anyone fueling a vehicle to participate in an interactive activity. Those nozzles (6) can have those systems (54) integrally incorporated therein, or those systems can be incorporated into boots (40) that are designed to fit over standard nozzles (6). The systems (54) include a power source (84), an on-off switch, and one or more of the following systems: identifying the user, conveying information from the user to a remote location, sensing and communicating current environmental conditions, an interactive game, conducting a survey, coupon dispensing, delivering a sound or an audio message, providing visual information, a counting mechanism and/or an illumination system. As such, games, quizzes, surveys, and passage of information and promotional materials can be carried out in conjunction with the use of the nozzle assembly. A nozzle also can include a spout composed primarily of a plastic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: James D Ferguson, Alan S Ambrose, Glwynn R Baker, Mark J McKinley, Timothy Mishler
  • Publication number: 20040194850
    Abstract: A fuel dispensing nozzle and boot therefor that includes a sound system and/or video system which contains prerecorded messages for playback during refueling by a user of the fuel dispensing nozzle. The sound system and/or video system includes a speaker for playback of audio messages. A switch is also included to initiate the playback of messages. The switch can activate the system when the nozzle is inverted to pump fuel or can activate the system in response to squeezing of the handle actuator used to control fuel flow through the nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: Advanced Information Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Alan S. Ambrose, James D. Ferguson, Robert Lilienfeld, Mark J. McKinley, Timothy Mishler
  • Patent number: 6648031
    Abstract: This invention deals with a novel boot and its use on fuel dispensing devices. The boot contains a sound system and/or a video system for messages or sounds as fuel is being pumped into a vehicle. Also disclosed is a novel nozzle for dispensing fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Advanced Information Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan S. Ambrose, James D. Ferguson, Robert Lilienfeld, Mark J. McKinley, Timothy Mishler