Patents by Inventor Victor Thomas
Victor Thomas 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).
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Patent number: 12030769Abstract: A fuel dispensing system includes a fuel tank, a pump that pumps fuel from the fuel tank, and a fuel sentry controlling pumping of the fuel from the fuel tank. The fuel sentry includes a processor, storage storing configuration data, a communication module, and memory operatively coupled to the processor, the storage, and the communication module. The memory includes instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: receive, from an external device and via the communication module, a request to perform a fuel dispensing operation from the at least one fuel tank, determine, based on the configuration data stored in the storage, whether a user of the external device is authorized to perform the fuel dispensing operation from the at least one fuel tank, and in response to determining that that user is authorized to perform the fuel dispensing operation from the at least one fuel tank, transmit power to the pump from a power source to allow the user to pump fuel.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2021Date of Patent: July 9, 2024Assignee: FLEET SPARTAN INC.Inventors: Victor Thomas Wilcox, Jr., Raymond William Benefield, Jr.
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Publication number: 20240208795Abstract: A fuel dispensing system includes a fuel tank, a pump that pumps fuel from the fuel tank, and a fuel sentry controlling pumping of the fuel from the fuel tank. The fuel sentry includes a processor, storage storing configuration data, a communication module, and memory operatively coupled to the processor, the storage, and the communication module. The memory includes instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: receive, from an external device and via the communication module, a request to perform a fuel dispensing operation from the at least one fuel tank, determine, based on the configuration data stored in the storage, whether a user of the external device is authorized to perform the fuel dispensing operation from the at least one fuel tank, and in response to determining that that user is authorized to perform the fuel dispensing operation from the at least one fuel tank, transmit power to the pump from a power source to allow the user to pump fuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2024Publication date: June 27, 2024Applicant: Fleet Spartan Inc.Inventors: Victor Thomas WILCOX, JR., Raymond William BENEFIELD, JR.
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Publication number: 20220169494Abstract: A fuel dispensing system includes a fuel tank, a pump that pumps fuel from the fuel tank, and a fuel sentry controlling pumping of the fuel from the fuel tank. The fuel sentry includes a processor, storage storing configuration data, a communication module, and memory operatively coupled to the processor, the storage, and the communication module. The memory includes instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: receive, from an external device and via the communication module, a request to perform a fuel dispensing operation from the at least one fuel tank, determine, based on the configuration data stored in the storage, whether a user of the external device is authorized to perform the fuel dispensing operation from the at least one fuel tank, and in response to determining that that user is authorized to perform the fuel dispensing operation from the at least one fuel tank, transmit power to the pump from a power source to allow the user to pump fuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2021Publication date: June 2, 2022Applicant: Fleet Spartan Inc.Inventors: Victor Thomas Wilcox, JR., Raymond William Benefield, JR.
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Patent number: 11159909Abstract: A system, method, service and wireless location-establishing device are disclosed, which locates its position by a plurality of means, including GPS satellite interrogation and triangulation. Alternative methods of location establishment include triangulating location data from nearby location-established objects such as WiFi or cell site towers, as well as from other present Invention location establishing devices (“Survey Eggs”). Once location has been established, the device can transmit and receive a variety of data based upon location, profile, and other factors, facilitating novel interactions and transactions.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2012Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Inventor: Victor Thomas Anderson
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Patent number: 9479328Abstract: Some examples include provisioning secret material onto an electronic device. For instance, an electronic device may be provided with a provisioning key that can be used for provisioning other secret material on the electronic device. The provisioning key may be encrypted at a secure location using an on-chip key that is also sent to a processor manufacturer. The encrypted provisioning key may subsequently be decrypted by an electronic device having a processor installed that includes the on-chip key. The provisioning key is saved to the device and may then be used for securely provisioning other secret material onto the electronic device, such as one or more keys, one or more digital certificates, or other digital rights management information. Accordingly, the provisioning key provides the device manufacture with the ability to securely install secret material to the electronic device using a key that is never shared outside of a secure environment.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2013Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Victor Thomas Wilburn, Andrew Jay Roths, Patrik Schnell
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Publication number: 20150296900Abstract: Provided herein are garments, systems and methods for enabling surgeons and other medical staff to aseptically interact with smart devices, control systems of other medical equipment, or printed materials. The garment comprises a garment body or gown, a pair of sleeves affixed to the gown, a plurality of openings disposed on the garment body, the sleeves, or a combination thereof and a plurality of transparent windows affixed over the plurality of openings. The garment also comprises means for retaining electronic devices or printed materials behind the transparent windows. This apparatus may further comprise one or more internal and/or external sleeves through which to insert the electronic devices or printed materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: Albert Yung-Hsiang Huang, Victor Thomas Wilcox, JR.
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Patent number: 8502645Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) monitoring system (12) for monitoring a plurality of RFID tags, and in particular for monitoring a plurality of vials incorporating such tags and stored at a low temperature, (eg.?80° C.) within a storage unit (10), for example a freezer. The RFID system (12) comprises an RFID reader (28) and at least one antenna (34a-34i) for transmitting and receiving RF signals to communicate with the RFID tags. The system (12) further includes an electronic switch (38), preferably a FET switch, interposed between the RFID reader and the at least one antenna (34a-34i) to connect a particular antenna (34a-34i) to the RFID reader (28) and transmit RF signals from the antenna (34a-34i) to the RFID tags. The switch (38) is controlled to intermittently connect the antenna (34a-34i) to the RFID reader (28) to regulate the power of the RF signal transmitted from the antenna (34a-34i). The system enables an RFID tag to operate at low temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2008Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Avonwood Developments LtdInventors: Robert Victor Thomas, Peter Rudland
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Publication number: 20120199867Abstract: An electronic component is attached to a product, using a transfer method involving the use of a transfer sheet including a substrate sheet and at least one transfer layer covering a portion of the front surface of the substrate sheet. The transfer method consists in: placing the transfer layer in contact with the product; applying a pressure against the back surface of the substrate sheet; and finally removing the substrate sheet, said at least one transfer layer remaining affixed to the product. In addition, the attachment method includes a step prior to the transfer method, during which at least one electronic assembly including at least one electronic chip attached to at least one wire is positioned between the product and the substrate sheet, such that at least one portion of each assembly is held in place by a transfer layer following the removal of the substrate sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2010Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicants: SERIPRESS, Commissariat a I'Energie Atomique et Aux Energies AltemativesInventors: Sigrid Thomas, Victor Thomas
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Publication number: 20120190386Abstract: A system, method, service and wireless location-establishing device are disclosed, which locates its position by a plurality of means, including GPS satellite interrogation and triangulation. Alternative methods of location establishment include triangulating location data from nearby location-established objects such as WiFi or cell site towers, as well as from other present Invention location establishing devices (“Survey Eggs”). Once location has been established, the device can transmit and receive a variety of data based upon location, profile, and other factors, facilitating novel interactions and transactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventor: Victor Thomas Anderson
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Publication number: 20100328037Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) monitoring system (12) for monitoring a plurality of RFID tags, and in particular for monitoring a plurality of vials incorporating such tags and stored at a low temperature, (eg. ?80° C.) within a storage unit (10), for example a freezer. The RFID system (12) comprises an RFID reader (28) and at least one antenna (34a-34i) for transmitting and receiving RF signals to communicate with the RFID tags. The system (12) further includes an electronic switch (38), preferably a FET switch, interposed between the RFID reader and the at least one antenna (34a-34i) to connect a particular antenna (34a-34i) to the RFID reader (28) and transmit RF signals from the antenna (34a-34i) to the RFID tags. The switch (38) is controlled to intermittently connect the antenna (34a-34i) to the RFID reader (28) to regulate the power of the RF signal transmitted from the antenna (34a-34i). The system enables an RFID tag to operate at low temperatures.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2008Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: AVONWOOD DEVELOPMENTS LIMITEDInventors: Robert Victor Thomas, Peter Rudland
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Patent number: 6991743Abstract: A refrigerant comprising: a hydrofluorocarbon component comprising a mixture of: R134a, R227ea and optionally R125, and not more than 6.5% of a hydrocarbon component; wherein the amount of R227ea and R125 if present, is at least 35% of the hydrofluorocarbon component.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2003Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: RPL Holdings LimitedInventors: John Edward Poole, Richard Powell, James Victor Thomas
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Publication number: 20050028315Abstract: A floor cleaner is provided for cleaning a floor, where the floor cleaner has a front and a rear and includes: a sweeper for sweeping the floor; a scrubber, connected to the sweeper and located in the rear of the sweeper, for wetting and cleaning the floor; and a burnisher, connected to the scrubber and located in the rear of the scrubber, for burnishing the floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2004Publication date: February 10, 2005Inventors: Victor Thomas, Robert Kay, Jayant Sharma, Phillip Mass, Rosario Robert, Colin Angle, Lee Sword, Joseph Jones, Paul Sandin, John O'Brien, Benjamin Wirz, Mark Chiappetta, Gideon Coltof
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Publication number: 20050028316Abstract: A floor cleaner is provided for cleaning a floor, where the floor cleaner has a front and a rear and includes: a sweeper for sweeping the floor; a scrubber, connected to the sweeper and located in the rear of the sweeper, for wetting and cleaning the floor; and a burnisher, connected to the scrubber and located in the rear of the scrubber, for burnishing the floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2004Publication date: February 10, 2005Inventors: Victor Thomas, Robert Kay, Jayant Sharma, Phillip Mass, Rosario Robert, Colin Angle, Lee Sword, Joseph Jones, Paul Sandin, John O'Brien, Benjamin Wirz, Selma Slipichevich, Mark Chiappetta, Gideon Coltof, Robert Connors
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Publication number: 20050015915Abstract: A floor cleaner is provided for cleaning a floor, where the floor cleaner has a front and a rear and includes: a sweeper for sweeping the floor; a scrubber, connected to the sweeper and located in the rear of the sweeper, for wetting and cleaning the floor; and a burnisher, connected to the scrubber and located in the rear of the scrubber, for burnishing the floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2004Publication date: January 27, 2005Inventors: Victor Thomas, Robert Kay, Jayant Sharma, Philip Mass, Rosario Robert, Colin Angle, Lee Sword, Joseph Jones, Paul Sandin, John O'Brien, Benjamin Wirz, Mark Chiappetta, Gideon Coltof
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Publication number: 20040026655Abstract: A refrigerant comprising:Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2003Publication date: February 12, 2004Applicant: REFRIGERANT PRODUCTS LTD.Inventors: John Edward Poole, Richard Powell, James Victor Thomas
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Patent number: 6629419Abstract: A refrigerant composition comprising a hydrofluorocarbon component including 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC 134a), the composition further comprising an additive selected from a saturated hydrocarbon or mixture thereof boiling in the range −5 to +70° C.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2000Date of Patent: October 7, 2003Assignee: Refringerant Products Ltd.Inventors: Richard L. Powell, John Edward Poole, John Derek Capper, James Victor Thomas
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Patent number: 6606868Abstract: A refrigerant composition comprising a hydrofluorocarbon component including 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC 134a), the composition further comprising an additive selected from a saturated hydrocarbon or mixture thereof boiling in the range −5 to +70° C.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2000Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: Refrigerant Products, Ltd.Inventors: Richard L. Powell, John Edward Poole, John Derek Capper, James Victor Thomas
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Patent number: 6604368Abstract: A refrigerant composition comprising 1,1,1,2-tetafluoroethane (R134a) butane and pentane wherein the weights of butane, pentane and R134a are in the range: Pentane and butane 1-5% R134a 99-95%Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2000Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Refrigerant Products, Ltd.Inventors: Richard L. Powell, John Edward Poole, John Derek Capper, James Victor Thomas
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Patent number: 3930600Abstract: A method of and apparatus for injection molding of materials such, for example, as thermoplastic resinous material, utilizing a rotatable and reciprocal screw extruder for plasticizing and injecting the material into a mold cavity, and wherein an injection piston in a cylinder is operatively connected to the plasticizing screw to push the screw forward to effect injection into a mold of plasticized material in front of the screw. A supply of fluid pressure is positively applied to the injection piston to provide a back pressure to act against the reaction caused by the rotation of the plasticizing screw, and this back pressure may be regulated to correspond with the rearward displacement, of the screw.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1973Date of Patent: January 6, 1976Inventor: Victor Thomas Gardner