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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7289877 | Fuel dispensing system for cash customers The present invention is to provide a fuel dispensing system for enhancing cash transactions wherein the system includes a fuel dispenser associated with a control system and a receiver adapted to receive signals including identification indicia from a remote commun... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7281687 | In-flight refueling system and method for facilitating emergency separation of in-flight refueling system components An in-flight refueling system and method are provided for facilitating the emergency separation of the components of a probe and drogue in-flight refueling. The in-flight refueling system and method provides a fuse device capable of being installed between, for inst... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7076330 | Fraud detection through flow rate analysis A fraud detection system within a fuel dispenser includes the ability to measure the amount of fuel dispensed through the fuel dispenser. The measurement is compared to a value independently created representing what the amount of fuel dispensed should approximate. ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7027890 | Fuel dispensing system for cash customers The present invention is a fuel dispensing system for enhancing cash transactions, which includes a fuel dispenser associated with a control system and a receiver adapted to receive signals, including identification indicia from a remote communications unit associat... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7020541 | Fuel dispensing system for cash customers The present invention is a fuel dispensing system for enhancing cash transactions, which includes a fuel dispenser associated with a control system and a receiver adapted to receive signals, including identification indicia from a remote communications unit associat... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6997220 | Fuel dispensing spout with spaced apart protrusions A fuel dispensing nozzle having a valve for controlling the flow of fuel to a spout attached to the nozzle. The nozzle spout includes three or more spaced apart protrusions that extend from an outer surface of the spout. If the outer spout surface is made from a non... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6634395 | Double poppet valve for precise shut off of fuel dispensing nozzle A fuel dispensing nozzle incorporating a double poppet valve assembly enables a user to more controllably and accurately dispense fuel through the nozzle. The double poppet valve assembly has a larger outer poppet and a smaller inner poppet, such that the... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6334474 | Breakaway separation detection and alert system A breakaway separation detection and alerting system. A breakaway fuel hose is connected to a fuel pump. A breakaway unit connects the nozzle hose section and the fuel pump hose section of the breakaway fuel hose together. When the breakaway fuel hose is ... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6126047 | Dispensing nozzle Fluid dispensing nozzles which include valve mechanisms that allow fluid flow around substantially the entire periphery of valve elements. The valve elements are located in a substantially linear central flow path formed in the bodies of the dispensing no... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6026866 | Onboard vapor recovery detection nozzle A vapor recovery system nozzle capable of responding to the presence of an onboard vapor recovery system (ORVR) in an automobile. The invention includes a vapor recovery nozzle having a vapor passage in its nozzle spout and a vapor inlet in communication ... | 02/22/2000 |
| 5992479 | Dual function pressure/vacuum switch A fuel nozzle with both a Venturi shut-off mechanism and an electronic pressure switch shut-off mechanism. The increased reliability can be obtained at minimal increased cost if the two pressure-activated mechanisms are combined in a single housing so tha... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5715875 | Method and apparatus for dry testing vapor recovery systems A vapor recovery valve that includes two mechanisms for opening the valve is disclosed. The first mechanism opens the valve when fuel is being dispensed by a fuel delivery system. The second mechanism selectively opens the valve independent of whether the... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5678615 | Filler for inaccessible batteries A filler system to add water to a specified level in a cell of a storage battery mounted in a relatively inaccessible location includes a container for fill water connected by an elongated, flexible supply line and an elongated flexible air vent line to a... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5613535 | Fuel dispenser shutoff switch A fuel dispensing unit shutoff switch is provided, the switch comprising: a fuel supply nozzle, having a fuel supply outlet, capable of being inserted into a fuel tank inlet conduit of a vehicle; a plurality of vacuum conduits, each vacuum conduit providi... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5549132 | Convertible fuel dispensing nozzle A fuel dispensing nozzle easily and readily convertible between two modes which meet the regulations and operational requirements of the United States and European countries, the nozzle including a body member having a fuel passageway therethrough, a main... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5505234 | Electronic trigger assembly for a fuel dispensing nozzle An electronic fuel dispensing nozzle assembly adapted to reduce the undesirable effects of a pure mechanical system by providing an electromechanical fuel dispensing trigger assembly. An electromechanical fuel dispensing trigger assembly includes a valve ... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5482094 | Fuel dispensing nozzle with delayed shut-off A fuel dispensing nozzle has a body in which a fuel passage is formed, a spout attached to the body, a poppet valve contained within the nozzle body, for controlling the flow of fuel through the nozzle; a hand operated lever actuates the poppet valve, and... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5228486 | Control circuit and method for automatically dispensing beverages A control circuit for a beverage dispenser provides accurate uniform automatic cup filling. The circuit includes an initial latch feature which prevents premature shut-off of the dispenser valve and a mechanism for overcoming false cup-fill conditions to ... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5131441 | Fluid dispensing system A fluid dispensing nozzle including electrical and electro-mechanical flow controls and an electrical overflow protection mechanism.... | 07/21/1992 |
| 5067533 | Cast nozzle having improved latch and shut-off mechanism A fluid dispensing nozzle for gasoline or the like includes a cast body having an inlet, an outlet, a valve seat between the inlet and the outlet, and a hand guard. Mounted in and on the cast body are a poppet valve for controlling flow through the valve ... | 11/26/1991 |
| 5007468 | Fluid dispensing nozzle construction having a diaphragm subassembly therein and methods of making the same A fluid dispensing nozzle construction, a diaphragm subassembly therefor and methods of making the same are provided, the diaphragm subassembly comprising a pin, a diaphragm support carried by the pin, a diaphragm, and a diaphragm retainer securing the di... | 04/16/1991 |
| 4951722 | Fuel dispensing nozzle having a flow rate limiter A flow rate limiting device (40) for a fuel dispensing nozzle (10) having an inlet (12) through which fuel is supplied to said nozzle (10) from a supply hose (14) and an outlet (20) from which fuel is discharged, as into a tank of a vehicle. The device (4... | 08/28/1990 |
| 4947905 | Flow rate limiting device for an automatic shut-off liquid dispensing nozzle An automatic shut-off fuel dispensing nozzle (10) with a flow rate limiting mechanism (90). The nozzle (10) includes a valve (24) which controls the flow of fuel through a passage (16) leading from the nozzle inlet (12) to the nozzle outlet (20) which is ... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4735243 | Safety device for a liquid-dispensing nozzle for fuel The liquid-dispensing pistol-grip nozzle comprises a filling hose liquid-dispensing device equipped with a delivery pump which can be turned on and shut off, a valve housing with a spigot, a filling hose connector and a connected fuel duct, an operating m... | 04/05/1988 |
| 4709735 | Automatic shut-off device for fuel dispenser An automatic shut-off device for a fuel dispenser giving a set quantity of fuel into a tank or the like. The device can release a handle member by means of the returning force of a spring so as to shut off a valve in the fuel pipe.... | 12/01/1987 |
| 4454896 | Automatic battery water filler A lightweight acid-resistant plastic dispenser having a handle housing enclosing a valve and valve-operating mechanism and remote therefrom on a rigid tubular extension a plastic water nozzle and a flexible hose connected to a water source. The nozzle of ... | 06/19/1984 |
| 4453577 | Nozzle with automatic switch-off A nozzle for filling containers with liquid, with automatic closing of the nozzle, when they are full, by means of a flow valve which is controllable by a delivery lever via a detachable connection. The connection is acted upon by a switching device which... | 06/12/1984 |
| 4453578 | Automatic shut-off dispensing nozzle responsive to liquid in a tank reaching a predetermined level and to a supply pressure An automatic shut-off nozzle has a first diaphragm responsive to the liquid in the tank being filled reaching a predetermined level to automatically stop flow through the nozzle. Flow also is automatically stopped when a second diaphragm responds to inact... | 06/12/1984 |
| 4450879 | Modular fluid dispensing nozzle A modular dispensing nozzle particularly adapted for dispensing gasoline and constructed for easy repair and low pressure drop is provided with a novel automatic shut-off mechanism which terminates fluid flow through the nozzle in response to predetermine... | 05/29/1984 |
| 4099551 | Thermal-manual control valve A multi-function safety service valve operable both manually and automatically through a toggle fuse-linked joint as located to interconnect the piping of an LP Gas bulk storage tank and a flexible hose connected to fill an LP Gas transport tank on a truc... | 07/11/1978 |
| 4027708 | Dispensing nozzle control system A control system for a gasoline dispensing nozzle which includes a locking system for placing the nozzle in an inoperative mode once the nozzle automatically shuts off. Resetting of the locking system is then required before operation of the nozzle can ag... | 06/07/1977 |
| 3957093 | Liquid supply device with automatic flow cut-off A filling device for delivering liquid to a container, such as a storage battery, with valve actuating means for automatically cutting off liquid flow when the liquid level reaches the level of the discharge nozzle and which is operated by having a vacuum... | 05/18/1976 |
