Inventor
John S. McSpadden
Inventor
Greensboro, NC, US
Overview
Patents· 13 as inventor
Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.
B67Dprimary
B67DDispensing, delivering or transferring liquids, not otherwise provided for28%
G01FMeasuring volume, volume flow, mass flow or liquid level14%
Y10TTechnical subjects covered by former us classification14%
G05DSystems for controlling or regulating non-electric variables7%
G06QInformation and communication technology [ict] specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial or supervisory purposes7%
B60SServicing, cleaning, repairing, supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring of vehicles, not otherwise provided for3%
F16GBelts, cables, or ropes, predominantly used for driving purposes3%
F16KValves3%
F16LPipes3%
G01BMeasuring length, thickness or similar linear dimensions3%
PatentTitleYear
8,444,014'System and method for fraud detection by low flow rate monitoring at a fuel dispenser'20138,042,376'Fuel dispenser utilizing pressure sensor for theft detection'20117,725,271'Nozzle snap flow compensation'20106,253,779'Blending system and method using an auxiliary measuring device'20016,089,284'Preconditioning a fuel dispensing system using a transponder'20006,087,954'System for enabling handicapped individuals to use gasoline dispensers'20005,871,651'Electronic filter status sensor'19994,986,445'Gasoline dispenser with valve control through an air gap'19914,938,054'Ultrasonic linear meter sensor for positive displacement meter'19904,876,653'Programmable multiple blender'19894,793,589'Piston valve with proportional solenoid controlled pilot valve'19884,781,066'Linear sensing apparatus for positive displacement meter'19884,366,938'Grip for cable or the like'1983Career & activity timeline
Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.
1983Patents assigned to BELL TELEPHONE LABOR INC (1)· patent assignee history
1983–2001Based in Greensboro, NC, US· patent location history
1988–2013Patents assigned to GILBARCO INC (8)· patent assignee history
1989Patents assigned to LEATHERMAN RUSSEL D (1)· patent assignee history
1989Patents assigned to MCSPADDEN JOHN S (1)· patent assignee history
2000–2001Patents assigned to MARCONI COMMERCE SYS INC (3)· patent assignee history
2010–2013Based in Kernersville, NC, US· patent location history
Inventor activity
Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.
Assignees
| Assignee | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| GILBARCO INC | 8 | 1988–2013 |
| MARCONI COMMERCE SYS INC | 3 | 2000–2001 |
| BELL TELEPHONE LABOR INC | 1 | 1983 |
| LEATHERMAN RUSSEL D | 1 | 1989 |
| MCSPADDEN JOHN Sself | 1 | 1989 |
Locations
| Location | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NC, US | 10 | 1983–2001 |
| Kernersville, NC, US | 3 | 2010–2013 |