Kenneth B Pope

Address:

315 Autumn Vw Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27103

Phone:

3367254237

VIN:

1FTZR15E97PA22765

Make:

FORD

Model:

RANGER

Year:

2007

US Patent:

6347649, Feb 19, 2002

Filed:

Nov 16, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/714238

Inventors:

Kenneth L. Pope - Walkertown NC
William P. Shermer - Greensboro NC

Assignee:

Marconi Commerce Systems Inc. - Greensboro NC

International Classification:

B65B 3100

US Classification:

141 59, 141 94, 141285, 141301

Abstract:

A pressure sensor includes a pair of inputs for determining the pressure within a vapor recovery path. The inputs are positioned about a flow restrictor within the vapor recovery path. The vapor recovery path may include a mounting platform for attaching the pressure sensor and positioning the inputs relative to the flow restrictor. In one embodiment, a vapor sensor may also be positioned within the vapor recovery path. An inlet port and an outlet port direct vapor from the vapor recovery path to a sensor. The inlet and outlet ports are positioned relative to the flow restrictor for forcing the vapor through the sensor. In this embodiment, a common flow restrictor within the vapor recovery path may accommodate both the vapor sensor and the pressure sensor. If vapor is not being returned in the vapor return path properly, the fuel dispenser may set an alarm condition and/or shut down the fuel dispenser operation. If vapor is not being returned at the proper rate, the vapor pump speed may be adjusted, for example, to bring the vapor return rate to the proper level.

US Patent:

6357493, Mar 19, 2002

Filed:

Oct 23, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/694421

Inventors:

William P. Shermer - Greensboro NC
Kenneth L. Pope - Walkertown NC
Edward A. Payne - Greensboro NC

Assignee:

Marconi Commerce Systems Inc. - Greensboro NC

International Classification:

B65B 104

US Classification:

141 59, 141 83, 141 94

Abstract:

A system and method for determining whether a vehicle is equipped with an ORVR system. A processor receives a signal from a fuel pump or the like indicating the fuel being dispensed by the fuel dispenser. The processor is programmed to determine a threshold vapor concentration level based on the signal. Processor further receives a signal from at least one environmental sensor indicating at least one environmental condition to which the fueling operation is exposed. The processor is further programmed to adjust the threshold vapor concentration either up or down dependent upon the environmental condition. Finally, processor receives an actual vapor concentration from a vapor sensor. The processor then compares the actual vapor concentration value with the adjusted threshold vapor concentration value to determine whether the vehicle is equipped with an ORVR system.

US Patent:

D457084, May 14, 2002

Filed:

May 8, 2001

Appl. No.:

29/141525

Inventors:

Kenneth L. Pope - Walkertown NC

Assignee:

Marconi Commerce Systems Inc. - Greensboro NC

International Classification:

1004

US Classification:

D10 96

US Patent:

6386246, May 14, 2002

Filed:

Feb 14, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/783178

Inventors:

Kenneth L. Pope - Walkertown NC
Richard R. Sobota - Kernersville NC
Seifollah S. Nanaji - Greensboro NC
Edward A. Payne - Greensboro NC

Assignee:

Marconi Commerce Systems Inc. - Greensboro NC

International Classification:

B65B 3100

US Classification:

141 59, 141 94

Abstract:

A fuel dispenser includes vapor and hydrocarbon concentration sensors positioned in the vapor recovery line to provide accurate feedback relating to the speed and concentration of hydrocarbon laden vapor recovered by a vapor recovery system. The sensors provide diagnostic information about the vapor recovery process as well as insuring that the vapor recovery process is carried out in an efficient manner. Additionally, the sensors may be positioned in an underground storage tank vent apparatus to monitor fugitive emissions from the underground storage tank.

US Patent:

6418983, Jul 16, 2002

Filed:

Jun 23, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/602476

Inventors:

Edward A. Payne - Greensboro NC
Richard R. Sobota - Kernersville NC
Seifollah S. Nanaji - Greensboro NC
Kenneth L. Pope - Greensboro NC

Assignee:

Gilbasco Inc. - Greensboro CA

International Classification:

B67D 508

US Classification:

141 59, 141 7, 141 47, 141 83

Abstract:

A fuel dispenser includes vapor and hydrocarbon concentration sensors positioned in the vapor recovery line to provide accurate feedback relating to the speed and concentration of hydrocarbon laden vapor recovered by a vapor recovery system. The sensors provide diagnostic information about the vapor recovery process as well as insuring that the vapor recovery process is carried out in an efficient manner. Additionally, the sensors may be positioned in an underground storage tank vent apparatus to monitor fugitive emissions from the underground storage tank.

US Patent:

6499516, Dec 31, 2002

Filed:

Dec 6, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/016181

Inventors:

Kenneth L. Pope - Walkertown NC
Richard R. Sobota - Kernersville NC
Seifollah S. Nanaji - Greensboro NC
Edward A. Payne - Greensboro NC

Assignee:

Gilbarco Inc. - Greensboro NC

International Classification:

B65B 3100

US Classification:

141 59, 141 7, 141 94, 141290

Abstract:

A fuel dispenser includes vapor and hydrocarbon concentration sensors positioned in the vapor recovery line to provide accurate feedback relating to the speed and concentration of hydrocarbon laden vapor recovered by a vapor recovery system. The sensors provide diagnostic information about the vapor recovery process as well as insuring that the vapor recovery process is carried out in an efficient manner. Additionally, the sensors may be positioned in an underground storage tank vent apparatus to monitor fugitive emissions from the underground storage tank.

US Patent:

6532999, Mar 18, 2003

Filed:

Dec 11, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/014989

Inventors:

Kenneth L. Pope - Walkertown NC
William P. Shermer - Greensboro NC

Assignee:

Gilbarco Inc. - Greensboro NC

International Classification:

B65B 3100

US Classification:

141 59, 141 96, 141198, 141302, 141307, 141392, 141206

Abstract:

A pressure sensor includes a pair of inputs for determining the pressure within a vapor recovery path. The inputs are positioned about a flow restrictor within the vapor recovery path. The vapor recovery path may include a mounting platform for attaching the pressure sensor and positioning the inputs relative to the flow restrictor. In one embodiment, a vapor sensor may also be positioned within the vapor recovery path. An inlet port and an outlet port direct vapor from the vapor recovery path to a sensor. The inlet and outlet ports are positioned relative to the flow restrictor for forcing the vapor through the sensor. In this embodiment, a common flow restrictor within the vapor recovery path may accommodate both the vapor sensor and the pressure sensor. If vapor is not being returned in the vapor return path properly, the fuel dispenser may set an alarm condition and/or shut down the fuel dispenser operation. If vapor is not being returned at the proper rate, the vapor pump speed may be adjusted, for example, to bring the vapor return rate to the proper level.

US Patent:

6899149, May 31, 2005

Filed:

Mar 15, 1993

Appl. No.:

08/033311

Inventors:

Kenneth L. Pope - Walkertown NC, US

Assignee:

Gilbarco Inc. - Greensboro NC

International Classification:

B65B001/04

US Classification:

141192, 141 59

Abstract:

A dispensing system for dispensing volatile liquids such as hydrocarbon fuel for vehicles into a tank having a filler neck also collects the vapors to reduce atmospheric pollution. A fuel delivery hose includes a hand-held fuel valve and nozzle for insertion in the opening of the tank. A means delivers fuel under pressure to the fuel delivery hose, and another means provides electrical pulses corresponding to the volumetric flow of liquid through the fuel delivery hose when the fuel valve is open. A vapor recovery hose includes a vapor intake connected to the hand-held nozzle for insertion in the opening of the tank without sealing with the tank, and a motor driven vapor pump produces a volumetric flow through the vapor recovery hose corresponding to a signal applied to the motor. A processing means produces the signal applied to the motor in response to the electrical pulses to produce a volumetric flow of vapor slightly greater than the volumetric flow of fuel to the tank.