Abstract

The invention relates to an electric vehicle charger (1). The electric vehicle charger comprises (1) a base unit (2), a charging cable (3) which is movable between a retracted position and an extended position and attached to the base unit (2) at a proximal end (4) and to a connector (5) at a distal end (6), and a control unit (7). The invention also relates to a method for preventing failure of a component of an electric vehicle charger (1), or a component to which the electric vehicle charger (1) is connected.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 53/31 - Charging columns specially adapted for electric vehicles
• B60L 53/60 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a method for providing a climate zone in a fuel dispenser (10) arranged for dispensing fuel to a vehicle. The method comprising the steps of: determining an inside temperature of an electronics module (12) of the fuel dispenser (10); comparing the inside temperature with a predetermined temperature range; and if the inside temperature is outside the predetermined temperature range, adjusting the inside temperature by providing heat or cooling to the electronics module (12). The disclosure also relates to a fuel dispenser (10) for dispensing fuel to a vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 7/32 - Arrangements of safety or warning devicesMeans for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
• B67D 7/84 - Casings, cabinets or frameworksTrolleys or like movable supports

Abstract

Fuel dispenser (1) for dispensing fuel to a vehicle, comprising a hydraulics module (2) to be placed on a ground and comprising a dispensing unit connected to at least a dispensing nozzle (3), an electronics module (5) arranged above the hydraulics module (2) comprising dispenser electronics, and a sealing wire (6) arranged around an area (7) of the fuel dispenser (1), such that a protection against tampering of the area (7) is provided. The sealing wire (6) comprises detection means adapted to detect breakage of the sealing wire (6). The invention also relates to a method for accessing a fuel dispenser (1) for dispensing fuel to a vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
• B67D 7/32 - Arrangements of safety or warning devicesMeans for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
• B67D 7/34 - Means for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
• E05B 39/00 - Locks giving indication of unauthorised unlocking
• E05B 45/06 - Electric alarm locks
• G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
• G08B 13/22 - Electrical actuation

Abstract

The invention relates to a fuel dispenser (1) for dispensing fuel to a vehicle. The gas dispenser (1) comprises a bottom part (2) adapted to be placed on ground and comprising a dispensing unit (3) connected to a fuel tank and to at least a nozzle (4) intended to supply fuel to the vehicle, a top part (5) arranged above the bottom part (2), at least one intermediate part (17) connecting the bottom part (2) and the top part (5), and at least one gas sensor (10) arranged in a specific area of the fuel dispenser (1) which is adapted to detect gas present in that specific area. The fuel dispenser (1) is characterized in that the fuel dispenser (100) is arranged to release fuel gas in the specific area where the at least one gas sensor (10) is arranged. The invention also relates to a method for conducting a safety test of a fuel dispenser (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 5/00 - Methods or apparatus for filling pressure vessels with liquefied, solidified, or compressed gases
• F17C 5/02 - Methods or apparatus for filling pressure vessels with liquefied, solidified, or compressed gases for filling with liquefied gases

Abstract

The invention relates to a gas dispenser (100) for dispensing fuel to a vehicle. The gas dispenser (100) comprises a hydraulics module (110) to be placed on a ground and comprising a dispensing unit connected to a gas tank and to at least a nozzle (103) intended to supply gas to the vehicle, an electronics module (120) arranged above the hydraulics module (110) comprising dispenser electronics, a top module (130) arranged above the hydraulics module (110) and the electronics module (120), and at least one column (140) connecting the hydraulics module (110) with the top module (130), the column (140) being hollow. The invention also relates to a fuel dispensing unit (300) for dispensing fuel to a motor-vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 5/02 - Methods or apparatus for filling pressure vessels with liquefied, solidified, or compressed gases for filling with liquefied gases

Abstract

The invention relates to a pumping system (2) for a fuel dispensing unit (1), comprising a first pumping unit (3) configured to suck fuel from a fuel storage tank and comprising a first air separator for circulating a part of the fuel with low rate of gas toward a first fuel supply line (15) and to evacuate a gas-enriched part of the fuel toward a first recovery chamber (18), a second pumping unit (4) configured to suck fuel from the fuel storage tank and comprising a second air separator for circulating a part of the fuel with low rate of gas toward a second fuel supply line (16) and to evacuate a gas-enriched part of the fuel toward a second recovery chamber (19), and a manifold (8) comprising a fuel inlet (34) connected to the fuel storage tank, a first fuel outlet (35) connected to a first supply inlet of the first pumping unit (3), and a second fuel outlet (36) connected to a second supply inlet (38) of the second pumping unit (4). The invention also relates to a fuel dispensing unit (1) for refueling vehicles.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 7/70 - Arrangements of pumps of two or more pumps in series or parallel
• B67D 7/66 - Arrangements of pumps power operated of rotary type
• B67D 7/76 - Arrangements of devices for purifying liquids to be transferred, e.g. of filters, of air or water separators

Goods & Services

(1) Electronic devices, namely, consoles and probes for monitoring fuel and water temperature, pressure, flow, and levels in underground and aboveground storage tanks

Goods & Services

Electronic devices for pressurized line leak detection (PLLD), namely, consoles in the nature of touchscreen monitors and probes being level gauges for monitoring fuel and water temperature, pressure, flow, and levels in underground and aboveground storage tanks

Goods & Services

Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for the facilitation of real-time authorization and routing of payment transactions.

Abstract

The invention relates to an electric vehicle charger (1) comprising a base unit (2), a charging cable (3) attached to the base unit (2) at a proximal end and to a connector (4) at a distal end, the charging cable (3) being movable between a retracted position and an extended position, a column (5) extending vertically from the base unit (2), the column (5) being curved along at least a portion of its length and comprising an inner groove (7) adapted to receive the charging cable (3), a cable rewinding device (8) allowing the charging cable (3) to be pulled from the retracted position towards the extended position and is adapted to return the charging cable (3) to the retracted position. The invention also relates to a method for handling a charging cable (3) of an electric vehicle charger (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
• B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
• B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
• B60L 53/31 - Charging columns specially adapted for electric vehicles
• H01M 10/46 - Accumulators structurally combined with charging apparatus
• H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
• H02G 3/34 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings using separate protective tubing
• H02G 11/00 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

Abstract

The invention relates to a cable handling device (1) for an electrical charger (2). The cable handling device (1) comprises a rotatable cable guiding means (3) for handling an electrical cable (4) adapted to charge a vehicle. The cable guiding means (3) allows the cable (4) to be pulled away from and returned back towards the cable handling device (1). The cable (4) is connected to the cable guiding means (3) by means of a swivel connection (5). The invention also relates to an electrical charger (2) for a vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
• H02G 11/02 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts using take-up reel or drum

Abstract

The invention relates to an electric vehicle charger (1). The electric vehicle charger (1) comprises a base unit (2), a charging cable (3) attached to the base unit (2) at a proximal end and to a connector (4) at a distal end, the charging cable (3) being movable between a retracted position and an extended position, and a motor (5) connected to the charging cable (3) via a cord element (6). The invention also relates to a method for managing a charging cable (3) of an electric vehicle charger (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
• B60L 53/31 - Charging columns specially adapted for electric vehicles
• B60L 53/35 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles
• H02G 11/00 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts
• H02G 11/02 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts using take-up reel or drum

Abstract

The invention relates to an electric vehicle charger (1) comprising a bottom module (2), a top module (3), a first column (4) extending in a vertical direction between the bottom module (2) and the top module (3) at a first outer side (5) of the electric vehicle charger (1), a second column (6) extending in a vertical direction between the bottom module (2) and the top module (3) at a second outer side (7) of the electric vehicle charger (1), the first outer side (5) being opposite to the second outer side (7), and a charging cable (10) attached to the bottom module (2) at a proximal end and to a connector (12) at a distal end (13), the charging cable (10) being movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The invention also relates to a fuel dispensing unit (27) for refuelling a motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 11/00 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts
• B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
• B60L 53/31 - Charging columns specially adapted for electric vehicles
• B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs

Goods & Services

Fuel dispensing pumps for service stations and parts related thereto; metering and self-measuring pumps and pump assemblies. Service station-type dispensing apparatus and parts therefor for use with liquid fuels and lubricants for measuring, computing and indicating the volume and cost of the dispensed liquid; blending and dispensing apparatus for use with liquid fuels and lubricants for selecting the ratio of the blended liquid, computing the quantities of liquids required to produce the desired blend, measuring and indicating the volume of liquid dispensed and computing and indicating the cost of the blended liquid; parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods namely coin and currency apparatus for said dispensers for preselecting and controlling the delivery of the preselected monetary value of the liquid, volume or value apparatus for said dispensers for presetting and controlling the delivery of the preselected volume or value of liquid, remote recording and indicating apparatus for said dispensers for recording and indicating the cost and volume of the liquid delivered, and key and card actuated record control and computing apparatus for said dispensers for automatically indicating and recording the cost and quantity of the liquid dispensed.

Abstract

Fuel dispensing unit (1) for refuelling a vehicle, comprising a breakaway device (3) comprising a first shut-off valve unit (4) connected to a fuel supply line of the fuel dispensing unit (1) and a second shut-off valve unit (5) connected to a first end (6) of a fuel hose (7), the fuel hose (7) comprising a fuel nozzle (2) at a second end of the fuel hose (7). The first shut-off valve unit (4) and the second shut-off valve unit (5) are intended to be disconnected when a predetermined tractive force from the fuel hose (7) is exceeded to separate the fuel hose (7) from the fuel dispensing unit (1). The fuel dispensing unit (1) comprises a tilting means (8) fixed to an outer side portion (9) of the fuel dispensing unit (1) and supporting the breakaway device (3), such that the breakaway device (3) is inclined at a predetermined angle (a) with respect to the outer side portion (9) of the fuel dispensing unit (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
• B67D 7/32 - Arrangements of safety or warning devicesMeans for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
• F16L 55/10 - Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses
• F17C 5/00 - Methods or apparatus for filling pressure vessels with liquefied, solidified, or compressed gases

Goods & Services

(1) Fuel dispensing pumps for service stations and parts related thereto; metering and self-measuring pumps and pump assemblies. (2) Service station-type dispensing apparatus and parts therefor for use with liquid fuels and lubricants for measuring, computing and indicating the volume and cost of the dispensed liquid; blending and dispensing apparatus for use with liquid fuels and lubricants for selecting the ratio of the blended liquid, computing the quantities of liquids required to produce the desired blend, measuring and indicating the volume of liquid dispensed and computing and indicating the cost of the blended liquid; parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods namely coin and currency apparatus for said dispensers for preselecting and controlling the delivery of the preselected monetary value of the liquid, volume or value apparatus for said dispensers for presetting and controlling the delivery of the preselected volume or value of liquid, remote recording and indicating apparatus for said dispensers for recording and indicating the cost and volume of the liquid delivered, and key and card actuated record control and computing apparatus for said dispensers for automatically indicating and recording the cost and quantity of the liquid dispensed.

Goods & Services

Fuel dispensing pumps for service stations and structural parts related thereto; Fuel pumps for service stations, namely, metering and self-measuring pumps and pump assemblies in the nature of pump control valves. Service station-type dispensing apparatus in the nature of dispensers for measuring and dispensing and structural parts therefor for use with liquid fuels and lubricants for measuring, computing and indicating the volume and cost of the dispensed liquid; blending and dispensing apparatus in the nature of dispensers for measuring and dispensing for use with liquid fuels and lubricants for selecting the ratio of the blended liquid, computing the quantities of liquids required to produce the desired blend, measuring and indicating the volume of liquid dispensed and computing and indicating the cost of the blended liquid; parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods namely coin and currency apparatus for said dispensers in the nature of coin and currency counting or sorting machines for preselecting and controlling the delivery of the preselected monetary value of the liquid, volume or value apparatus in the nature of controlled volume pumps for said dispensers for presetting and controlling the delivery of the preselected volume or value of liquid, remote recording and indicating apparatus in the nature of level indicators for said dispensers for recording and indicating the cost and volume of the liquid delivered, and key and card actuated record control and computing apparatus in the nature of electronic data loggers and computer hardware for said dispensers for automatically indicating and recording the cost and quantity of the liquid dispensed.

Goods & Services

Electronic devices, namely, consoles and probes for monitoring fuel and water temperature, pressure, flow, and levels in underground and aboveground storage tanks.

Goods & Services

Electronic devices, namely, consoles and probes for monitoring fuel and water temperature, pressure, flow, and levels in underground and aboveground storage tanks.

Goods & Services

Electronic devices, namely, consoles and probes for monitoring fuel and water temperature, pressure, flow, and levels in underground and aboveground storage tanks.

Goods & Services

(1) Electronic devices, namely, consoles and probes for monitoring fuel and water temperature, pressure, flow, and levels in underground and aboveground storage tanks.

Goods & Services

Electronic devices for pressurized line leak detection (PLLD), namely, consoles in the nature of touchscreen monitors and probes being level gauges for monitoring fuel and water temperature, pressure, flow, and levels in underground and aboveground storage tanks

Goods & Services

(1) Electronic devices, namely, consoles and probes for monitoring fuel and water temperature, pressure, flow, and levels in underground and aboveground storage tanks.

Goods & Services

Electronic devices for pressurized line leak detection (PLLD), namely, consoles in the nature of touchscreen monitors and probes being level gauges for monitoring fuel and water temperature, pressure, flow, and levels in underground and aboveground storage tanks

Goods & Services

Fuel delivery pumps and parts therefor, as far as not included in other classes.

Goods & Services

Battery charging device for electric vehicles.

Abstract

The invention relates to a pumping system (2) for a fuel dispensing unit (1), comprising a first pumping unit (3) configured to suck fuel from a fuel storage tank and comprising a first air separator for circulating a part of the fuel with low rate of gas toward a first fuel supply line (15) and to evacuate a gas-enriched part of the fuel toward a first recovery chamber (18), a second pumping unit (4) configured to suck fuel from the fuel storage tank and comprising a second air separator for circulating a part of the fuel with low rate of gas toward a second fuel supply line (16) and to evacuate a gas-enriched part of the fuel toward a second recovery chamber (19), and a manifold (8) comprising a fuel inlet (34) connected to the fuel storage tank, a first fuel outlet (35) connected to a first supply inlet of the first pumping unit (3), and a second fuel outlet ( 36) connected to a second supply inlet (38) of the second pumping unit (4). The invention also relates to a fuel dispensing unit (1) for refueling vehicles.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 7/76 - Arrangements of devices for purifying liquids to be transferred, e.g. of filters, of air or water separators
• B67D 7/78 - Arrangements of storage tanks, reservoirs or pipe-lines
• B67D 7/70 - Arrangements of pumps of two or more pumps in series or parallel

Goods & Services

(1) Battery charging device for electric vehicles.

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for controlling a linear pump of a vapour recovery system in a fuel dispensing unit. The linear pump is flow controlled by a signal. The method comprises applying a known voltage to a solenoid coil of the linear pump for a predetermined time period, measuring a current consumption of the solenoid coil during the predetermined time period, and adjusting the signal based on the measured current consumption. The invention also relates to a vapour recovery system for recovering vapour from a motor vehicle tank via a fuel dispensing nozzle to a vapour tank.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04B 49/06 - Control using electricity
• B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
• F04B 17/04 - Pumps characterised by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors driven by electric motors using solenoids
• F04B 35/04 - Piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids and characterised by the driving means to their working members, or by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors, not otherwise provided for the means being electric
• H02P 25/032 - Reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating motors
• F02D 41/20 - Output circuits, e.g. for controlling currents in command coils

Goods & Services

Fuel dispensing pumps for service stations and parts related thereto; Metered gasoline pumps, namely, metering and self-measuring pumps and pump assemblies; Service station-type dispensing apparatus and parts therefor for use with liquid fuels and lubricants for measuring, computing and indicating the volume and cost of the dispensed liquid Telecommunication services, namely, transmission of voice, data, graphics, images, audio and video by means of telecommunications networks, wireless communication networks, and the Internet; Telecommunications consultation; Communications by computer terminals; Electronic messaging; Computer-aided transmission of messages and images Downloadable computer software and computer hardware systems for use in the fuel dispensing industry for the operation and management of fuel dispensers; Computer hardware and downloadable software systems for monitoring fuel dispensers; Downloadable computer software for identifying types of fuel in fuel dispensers; Electronic payment terminals for use with fuel dispensers; Downloadable computer software for use in securing customer information entered at a fuel dispenser and car wash payment terminals; Downloadable computer software for data and personal identification number (PIN) entry, encryption for identity security within the fuel dispenser and at carwash payment terminals; Tamper resistant keypads for use with fuel dispenser and car wash payment terminals; Automated process control systems, namely, computer hardware and downloadable computer software for retail fueling that control and monitor fuel dispensers, point of sale systems, credit, debit and smart card processing, electronic cash registers, payment terminals, underground storage tanks, price signage and video security systems; Flow meters for use in measurement of the volume of fuels dispensed to motor vehicle; Computerized point-of-sale petroleum dispensing system consisting primarily of computers, computer terminals, computer monitors, customer displays, computer keyboards, computer printers, electronic cash registers and cash drawers, magnetic coded card readers, bar code scanners, customer smart card readers, personal identification number (PIN) pads, petroleum pump controls and fuel tank level monitors; Interactive computer kiosks comprising computers, computer hardware, computer peripherals, and computer operating software; radio frequency identification computer terminal for customer identification and billing; Downloadable computer software for database management, on-site and home office accounting management and inventory control and ordering management; fuel gauges and fuel tank gauges; Blending and dispensing apparatus, namely, pump control computers for use with liquid fuels and lubricants for selecting the ratio of the blended liquid, computing the quantities of liquids required to produce the desired blend, measuring and indicating the volume of liquid dispensed and computing and indicating the cost of the blended liquid, and parts and accessories therefor, namely, coin and currency apparatus, namely, computers for processing payment, a secure payment module and electronic payment card-reader for said dispensers for preselecting and controlling the delivery of the preselected monetary value of the liquid, volume or value apparatus for said dispensers for pre-setting and controlling the delivery of the preselected volume or value of liquid, remote recording and indicating apparatus, namely, fuel station control computer for said dispensers for recording and indicating the cost and volume of the liquid delivered, and key and card actuated record control and computing apparatus, namely, control computer for said dispensers for automatically indicating and recording the cost and quantity of the liquid dispensed; Electronic liquid fuel tank gauges for continuously monitoring liquid fuel and water levels, water content and the detection of hydrocarbon vapors in underground and aboveground storage tanks of hydrocarbon derived liquid petroleum and bio-fuels; Leak detection devices, namely, tank probes featuring sensors for measuring petroleum based liquid, liquid and compressed natural gas, and ethanol and fuel tank level gauges for underground storage tanks; Audio-visual displays consisting of electronic display screens, audio speakers and computer hardware supporting the display of media content in fuel stations and convenience stores; Downloadable computer software for managing the fueling operations of fueling sites, namely, verifying authorized users, polling transactions, reporting activities by authorized users, reconciliation of accounts, and reporting fuel inventory; downloadable communications software for connecting to and managing fueling sites; Electronic flow regulators and controllers in the nature of electronic fluid management apparatus and controls for authorizing, or restricting access to, type and quantities of various liquids and for providing transaction monitoring in attended and unattended applications to assure security, accountability and management of assets for commercial use; Automated electronic apparatus, namely, electronic controllers and downloadable computer software for controlling unattended self-service fuel dispensers and storage tank monitoring of motor fuels, motor oils, fuel additives and coolants; Electronic apparatus, namely, computers, a visual electronic display interface and document printer for recording, displaying and providing a computer print-out of the amount of motor fuels, motor oils fuel additive and coolants received, stored and dispensed; Point-of-sale terminals; Point-of-sale terminals for making contactless payments; Near field communication (NFC) technology-enabled readers Repair, maintenance and technical support services in the nature of technical advice related to the installation, maintenance and repair of fuel dispensing pumps for service stations; Repair, maintenance and technical support services in the nature of technical advice related to the installation, maintenance and repair of point-of-sale terminals; Repair, maintenance and technical support services in the nature of technical advice related to the installation, maintenance and repair of point-of-sale terminals for making contactless payments; Repair, maintenance and technical support services in the nature of technical advice related to the installation, maintenance and repair of near field communication (NFC) technology-enabled readers Software as a Service (SaaS) services featuring software for use in the fuel dispensing industry for the operation and management of fuel dispensers; Software as a Service (SaaS) services featuring software for the control, monitoring, analysis and management of fuel dispensers, fuel inventory, point of sale systems, underground fuel storage tanks, price signage, car wash machinery, media content delivery systems and video security systems; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for use in the fuel dispensing industry for operating fuel dispensers; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for the control, monitoring, analysis and management of fuel dispensers, fuel inventory, point of sale systems, underground fuel storage tanks, price signage, car wash machinery, media content delivery systems and video security systems; Design, development, rental, installation, updating and maintenance of computer software for the control, monitoring, analysis and management of fuel dispensers, fuel inventory, point of sale systems, underground fuel storage tanks, price signage, car wash machinery, media content delivery systems and video security systems; Consultancy in the design and development of computer hardware and software for use in the fuel dispensing industry; design of computer hardware and software for use in the fuel dispensing industry

Goods & Services

Fuel dispensing pumps for service stations and parts related thereto; Metered gasoline pumps, namely, metering and self-measuring pumps and pump assemblies; Service station-type dispensing apparatus and parts therefor for use with liquid fuels and lubricants for measuring, computing and indicating the volume and cost of the dispensed liquid Telecommunication services, namely, transmission of voice, data, graphics, images, audio and video by means of telecommunications networks, wireless communication networks, and the Internet; Telecommunications consultation; Communications by computer terminals; Electronic messaging; Computer-aided transmission of messages and images Downloadable computer software and computer hardware systems for use in the fuel dispensing industry for the operation and management of fuel dispensers; Computer hardware and downloadable software systems for monitoring fuel dispensers; Downloadable computer software for identifying types of fuel in fuel dispensers; Electronic payment terminals for use with fuel dispensers; Downloadable computer software for use in securing customer information entered at a fuel dispenser and car wash payment terminals; Downloadable computer software for data and personal identification number (PIN) entry, encryption for identity security within the fuel dispenser and at carwash payment terminals; Tamper resistant keypads for use with fuel dispenser and car wash payment terminals; Automated process control systems, namely, computer hardware and downloadable computer software for retail fueling that control and monitor fuel dispensers, point of sale systems, credit, debit and smart card processing, electronic cash registers, payment terminals, underground storage tanks, price signage and video security systems; Flow meters for use in measurement of the volume of fuels dispensed to motor vehicle; Computerized point-of-sale petroleum dispensing system consisting primarily of computers, computer terminals, computer monitors, customer displays, computer keyboards, computer printers, electronic cash registers and cash drawers, magnetic coded card readers, bar code scanners, customer smart card readers, personal identification number (PIN) pads, petroleum pump controls and fuel tank level monitors; Interactive computer kiosks comprising computers, computer hardware, computer peripherals, and computer operating software; radio frequency identification computer terminal for customer identification and billing; Downloadable computer software for database management, on-site and home office accounting management and inventory control and ordering management; fuel gauges and fuel tank gauges; Blending and dispensing apparatus, namely, pump control computers for use with liquid fuels and lubricants for selecting the ratio of the blended liquid, computing the quantities of liquids required to produce the desired blend, measuring and indicating the volume of liquid dispensed and computing and indicating the cost of the blended liquid, and parts and accessories therefor, namely, coin and currency apparatus, namely, computers for processing payment, a secure payment module and electronic payment card-reader for said dispensers for preselecting and controlling the delivery of the preselected monetary value of the liquid, volume or value apparatus for said dispensers for pre-setting and controlling the delivery of the preselected volume or value of liquid, remote recording and indicating apparatus, namely, fuel station control computer for said dispensers for recording and indicating the cost and volume of the liquid delivered, and key and card actuated record control and computing apparatus, namely, control computer for said dispensers for automatically indicating and recording the cost and quantity of the liquid dispensed; Electronic liquid fuel tank gauges for continuously monitoring liquid fuel and water levels, water content and the detection of hydrocarbon vapors in underground and aboveground storage tanks of hydrocarbon derived liquid petroleum and bio-fuels; Leak detection devices, namely, tank probes featuring sensors for measuring petroleum based liquid, liquid and compressed natural gas, and ethanol and fuel tank level gauges for underground storage tanks; Audio-visual displays consisting of electronic display screens, audio speakers and computer hardware supporting the display of media content in fuel stations and convenience stores; Downloadable computer software for managing the fueling operations of fueling sites, namely, verifying authorized users, polling transactions, reporting activities by authorized users, reconciliation of accounts, and reporting fuel inventory; downloadable communications software for connecting to and managing fueling sites; Electronic flow regulators and controllers in the nature of electronic fluid management apparatus and controls for authorizing, or restricting access to, type and quantities of various liquids and for providing transaction monitoring in attended and unattended applications to assure security, accountability and management of assets for commercial use; Automated electronic apparatus, namely, electronic controllers and downloadable computer software for controlling unattended self-service fuel dispensers and storage tank monitoring of motor fuels, motor oils, fuel additives and coolants; Electronic apparatus, namely, computers, a visual electronic display interface and document printer for recording, displaying and providing a computer print-out of the amount of motor fuels, motor oils fuel additive and coolants received, stored and dispensed; Point-of-sale terminals; Point-of-sale terminals for making contactless payments; Near field communication (NFC) technology-enabled readers Repair, maintenance and technical support services in the nature of technical advice related to the installation, maintenance and repair of fuel dispensing pumps for service stations; Repair, maintenance and technical support services in the nature of technical advice related to the installation, maintenance and repair of point-of-sale terminals; Repair, maintenance and technical support services in the nature of technical advice related to the installation, maintenance and repair of point-of-sale terminals for making contactless payments; Repair, maintenance and technical support services in the nature of technical advice related to the installation, maintenance and repair of near field communication (NFC) technology-enabled readers Software as a Service (SaaS) services featuring software for use in the fuel dispensing industry for the operation and management of fuel dispensers; Software as a Service (SaaS) services featuring software for the control, monitoring, analysis and management of fuel dispensers, fuel inventory, point of sale systems, underground fuel storage tanks, price signage, car wash machinery, media content delivery systems and video security systems; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for use in the fuel dispensing industry for operating fuel dispensers; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for the control, monitoring, analysis and management of fuel dispensers, fuel inventory, point of sale systems, underground fuel storage tanks, price signage, car wash machinery, media content delivery systems and video security systems; Design, development, rental, installation, updating and maintenance of computer software for the control, monitoring, analysis and management of fuel dispensers, fuel inventory, point of sale systems, underground fuel storage tanks, price signage, car wash machinery, media content delivery systems and video security systems; Consultancy in the design and development of computer hardware and software for use in the fuel dispensing industry; design of computer hardware and software for use in the fuel dispensing industry

Abstract

The invention relates to a cable handling device (1) for an electrical charger (2). The cable handling device (1) comprises a rotatable cable guiding means (3) for handling an electrical cable (4) adapted to charge a vehicle. The cable guiding means (3) allows the cable (4) to be pulled away from and returned back towards the cable handling device (1). The cable (4) is connected to the cable guiding means (3) by means of a swivel connection (5). The invention also relates to an electrical charger (2) for a vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 11/02 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts using take-up reel or drum
• B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles

Goods & Services

Battery charging device for electric vehicles.

Abstract

The invention relates to a filter device (5) for fuel dispensing system (1). The filter device (5) comprises a first chamber (6) extending along a first central axis (A) and having an inlet bore (7) intended to be connected to a fuel tank, a second chamber (8) extending along a second central axis (B) and having an outlet bore (9) intended to be connected to a fuel dispensing system (1), the second chamber (8) being in fluid communication with the first chamber (6), a check valve (10) arranged in the first chamber (6) and covering the inlet bore (7), and a filter (11) arranged in the second chamber (8) and covering the outlet bore (9), wherein the first chamber (6) is located at a predetermined distance from the second chamber (8) in a longitudinal direction (L) of the filter device (5), the first central axis (A) of the first chamber (6) being separated from the second central axis (B) of the second chamber (8). The invention also relates to a fuel dispensing system (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 7/76 - Arrangements of devices for purifying liquids to be transferred, e.g. of filters, of air or water separators

Abstract

A dispensing unit having a circulation system for circulating a fluid in the dispensing unit is provided. The circulation system comprises, a circulation circuit, and a mechanism configured to circulate the fluid in the circulation circuit. By circulating the fluid, the fluid is counteracted from crystallizing. A method for circulating a fluid in a dispensing unit is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 7/82 - Heating only
• B67D 7/42 - Filling nozzles
• F16L 53/38 - Ohmic-resistance heating using elongate electric heating elements, e.g. wires or ribbons
• B67D 7/62 - Arrangements of pumps power operated
• B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
• B67D 7/32 - Arrangements of safety or warning devicesMeans for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
• B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
• B67D 7/80 - Arrangements of heating or cooling devices for liquids to be transferred

Abstract

Method for controlling a linear pump (9) of a vapour recovery system in a fuel dispensing unit (1). The linear pump (9) is flow controlled by a signal. The method comprises applying (SI) a known voltage to a solenoid coil (10) of the linear pump (9) for a predetermined time period, measuring (S2) a current consumption of the solenoid coil (10) during the predetermined time period, and adjusting (S3) the signal based on the measured current consumption. The invention also relates to a vapour recovery system for recovering vapour from a motor vehicle tank via a fuel dispensing nozzle (7) to a vapour tank.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04B 49/06 - Control using electricity
• B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
• F04B 17/04 - Pumps characterised by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors driven by electric motors using solenoids
• F04B 35/04 - Piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids and characterised by the driving means to their working members, or by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors, not otherwise provided for the means being electric
• H02P 25/032 - Reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating motors
• F02D 41/20 - Output circuits, e.g. for controlling currents in command coils

Abstract

The invention relates to a flexible support for a fuel dispenser. The invention relates to a fuel dispenser (1) comprising a structure (2) in which a fuel delivery circuit connected to a hose (3) is housed, the structure (2) comprising an upper portion (7) on which a hose support (5) is mounted that comprises connection means (6) intended to keep the hose (3) fixed in position and to release it from the hose support (5) when traction is applied to pull the hose (3). The connection means (6) comprise a fixed part (8) secured to the structure (2) and a movable part (9) that is configured to move in translation with respect to the fixed part (8) along the upper portion (7) from a position fixing the hose (3) in position to a position releasing the latter when a traction force that exceeds a threshold traction force is exerted on the hose (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 7/40 - Suspending, reeling or storing devices
• B67D 7/84 - Casings, cabinets or frameworksTrolleys or like movable supports
• B67D 7/32 - Arrangements of safety or warning devicesMeans for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for checking the efficiency of a fuel vapor recovery system (1). The method comprises: - a step of connecting a densitometer (9) to a fuel vapor recovery circuit (6), - a step of calibrating the densitometer with air, comprising a measurement of the density of the air with molecular weight M1 for obtaining a measured density d1, - a step of calibrating the densitometer with the test gas, comprising a measurement of the test gas with molecular weight M2, for obtaining a measured density d2, where M2 is greater than M1, - a calculation step of a threshold density of the test gas, from the measured densities d1 and d2, and from a threshold percentage in the mixture to be recovered, and - a step of measuring the efficiency comprising a step of measuring the density of a mixture of air and test gas, for obtaining a measured density d3.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants

Goods & Services

Service in the nature of maintenance and installation of fuel dispensers and of related dispensing equipment

Abstract

A dispensing unit having a circulation system for circulating a fluid in the dispensing unit is provided. The circulation system comprises, a circulation circuit, and a mechanism configured to circulate the fluid in the circulation circuit. By circulating the fluid, the fluid is counteracted from crystallizing. A method for circulating a fluid in a dispensing unit is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 7/82 - Heating only
• B67D 7/62 - Arrangements of pumps power operated
• B67D 7/42 - Filling nozzles
• F16L 53/38 - Ohmic-resistance heating using elongate electric heating elements, e.g. wires or ribbons
• B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
• B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
• B67D 7/80 - Arrangements of heating or cooling devices for liquids to be transferred

Abstract

The invent ion concerns a degassing device (1) for a fuel pumping assembly wit h a fuel distribution device comprising: a degassing container (6) fed wit h a liquid/gas fuel mixture delivered from t he output of a pump (4) and comprising an axial pipe (8) to evacuate a fraction of gas-enriched fuel, and control means ( 1 1) connected to the axial pipe (8) to make it possible to vary t he flow of the gas-enriched fraction sampled by this pipe as a function of its gas content, t he control means (11) comprising a piston (15) equipped with a diaphragm (16) in fluid communication wit h an axial opening (13) connected to the axial pipe (8). According t o t he invention, the control means ( 1 1) comprise guiding means ( 18) making it possible to guide the moving piston ( 1 5) according to the (X) axis direction between the open and closed posit ions.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
• B67D 7/76 - Arrangements of devices for purifying liquids to be transferred, e.g. of filters, of air or water separators
• B01D 19/00 - Degasification of liquids

Abstract

A fuel hose for delivering multiple-grades of fuel is provided and in one embodiment includes a first hose portion having a first length and a first diameter, and a second hose portion having a second length and a second diameter. The first hose portion includes a first fuel line and a second fuel line, and the second hose portion includes a third fuel line. The first fuel line and the second fuel line can be fluidly connected to the third fuel line. In one embodiment, the first diameter of the first hose portion is larger than the second diameter of the second hose portion. The invention further relates to a fuel dispensing unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
• B67D 7/38 - Arrangements of hoses, e.g. operative connection with pump motor
• B01F 5/04 - Injector mixers
• B01F 5/06 - Mixers in which the components are pressed together through slits, orifices, or screens
• B67D 7/74 - Devices for mixing two or more different liquids to be transferred
• B67D 7/42 - Filling nozzles
• B67D 7/84 - Casings, cabinets or frameworksTrolleys or like movable supports
• F16L 11/22 - Multi-channel hoses

Goods & Services

Video surveillance systems; video surveillance cameras; electric and electronic video surveillance installations; software for use with video surveillance systems. Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use with video surveillance systems.

Goods & Services

Computer software and systems for use in the fuel dispensing industry. Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in the fuel dispensing industry.

Goods & Services

Electronic advertisement and messaging display units; electronic equipment for point-of-sales (POS) systems, namely, advertisement display monitors; computer hardware and software for use with advertising. Displaying advertisements for others.

Goods & Services

Computer servers for use with fuel dispensers and electronic point-of-sale terminals.

Goods & Services

Electronic payment terminals; secure terminals for electronic transactions; electronic point-of-sale terminals. Financial transaction services for the fuel dispensing industry.

Goods & Services

Electronic payment terminals; secure terminals for electronic transactions; electronic point-of-sale terminals. Financial transaction services for the fuel dispensing industry.

Goods & Services

Electronic payment terminals; secure terminals for electronic transactions; electronic point-of-sale terminals Financial transaction services, namely, providing secure commercial transactions and payment for the fuel dispensing industry

Abstract

A dispensing unit having a circulation system for circulating a fluid in the dispensing unit is provided. The circulation system comprises, a circulation circuit, and a mechanism configured to circulate the fluid in the circulation circuit. By circulating the fluid, the fluid is counteracted from crystallizing. A method for circulating a fluid in a dispensing unit is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 7/80 - Arrangements of heating or cooling devices for liquids to be transferred
• F16L 53/38 - Ohmic-resistance heating using elongate electric heating elements, e.g. wires or ribbons
• B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
• B67D 7/82 - Heating only
• B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
• B67D 7/42 - Filling nozzles
• B67D 7/62 - Arrangements of pumps power operated

Abstract

A kit of parts is provided that can include a plurality of hose connection parts selectable from, first hose connection parts comprising one fluid inlet and one fluid outlet, second hose connection parts comprising two fluid inlets and one fluid outlet, and third hose connection parts comprising three fluid inlets and one fluid outlet. The kit of parts can be suitable for assembling a hose connection having at least a first and second fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, according to any one of three configurations. The invention also relates to a fuel dispensing unit for refueling vehicles and a method for assembly a hose connection.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 41/00 - Branching pipesJoining pipes to walls
• B67D 7/74 - Devices for mixing two or more different liquids to be transferred
• B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
• B67D 7/38 - Arrangements of hoses, e.g. operative connection with pump motor
• B67D 7/40 - Suspending, reeling or storing devices
• F16L 41/03 - Branch units, e.g. made in one piece, welded, riveted comprising junction pieces for four or more pipe members

Abstract

A fuel dispensing unit includes a fuel conduit including an external annular bead and a locking member including inwardly extending resilient tongues. The locking member is configured to retain the fuel conduit in a locked position and to receive the fuel conduit in an open position. The external annular bead of the fuel conduit causes the locking member to move to the open position when the locking member receives the fuel conduit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 7/40 - Suspending, reeling or storing devices
• F16L 3/08 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
• F16L 5/00 - Devices for use where pipes, cables or protective tubing pass through walls or partitions
• F16L 37/098 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of flexible hooks

Abstract

The invention relates to a fluid meter (27) comprising a housing (28) defining at least one crankcase (29) and two cylinders (25, 26), a crankshaft (11) disposed in the crankcase (29), two pistons (3, 4) respectively mounted in the cylinders (25, 26) for reciprocal movement, a first connecting rod (12) connected to one of the pistons (3) and to the crankshaft (11) for rotating the crankshaft (11) in response to the movement of the one piston (3), and a second connecting rod (13) connected to the other piston (4) and to the crankshaft (11) for rotating the crankshaft (11) in response to the movement of the other piston (4), wherein the first and second connecting rods (12, 13) have yoke slots (16, 17) for receiving a crank pin (19) radially offset from the crankshaft (11). The invention is characterized in that the first connecting rod (12) has a guiding rod (20) extending in a longitudinal direction of the cylinders, the guiding rod (20) being adapted to engage a corresponding cavity (22) in the second connecting rod (13) to support and guide the connecting rods (12, 13) in relation to each other during movement. The invention further relates to a multiple fluid meter assembly (61) comprising at least two fluid meters (27) as defined above, and to a fuel dispensing unit comprising a fluid meter (27) or a multiple fluid meter (61) as defined above.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 7/00 - Volume-flow measuring devices with two or more measuring rangesCompound meters
• B67D 7/18 - Arrangements of liquid meters of piston type
• G01F 1/74 - Devices for measuring flow of a fluid or flow of a fluent solid material in suspension in another fluid
• G01F 3/18 - Measuring the volume flow of fluids or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through the meter in successive and more or less isolated quantities, the meter being driven by the flow with measuring chambers which expand or contract during measurement having rigid movable walls comprising reciprocating pistons, e.g. reciprocating in a rotating body in stationary cylinders involving two or more cylinders
• G01F 3/16 - Measuring the volume flow of fluids or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through the meter in successive and more or less isolated quantities, the meter being driven by the flow with measuring chambers which expand or contract during measurement having rigid movable walls comprising reciprocating pistons, e.g. reciprocating in a rotating body in stationary cylinders
• B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
• F04B 1/02 - Multi-cylinder machines or pumps characterised by number or arrangement of cylinders having two cylinders
• F04B 53/00 - Component parts, details or accessories not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups or
• F04B 53/14 - Pistons, piston-rods or piston-rod connections
• F04B 53/16 - CasingsCylindersCylinder liners or headsFluid connections

Abstract

A fuel hose for delivering multiple-grades of fuel is provided and in one embodiment includes a first hose portion having a first length and a first diameter, and a second hose portion having a second length and a second diameter. The first hose portion includes a first fuel line and a second fuel line, and the second hose portion includes a third fuel line. The first fuel line and the second fuel line can be fluidly connected to the third fuel line. In one embodiment, the first diameter of the first hose portion is larger than the second diameter of the second hose portion. The invention further relates to a fuel dispensing unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 7/38 - Arrangements of hoses, e.g. operative connection with pump motor
• B01F 5/04 - Injector mixers
• B01F 5/06 - Mixers in which the components are pressed together through slits, orifices, or screens
• B67D 7/74 - Devices for mixing two or more different liquids to be transferred
• B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
• B67D 7/42 - Filling nozzles
• B67D 7/84 - Casings, cabinets or frameworksTrolleys or like movable supports
• F16L 11/22 - Multi-channel hoses

Abstract

The invention relates to a fluid meter (27) comprising a housing (28) defining at least one crankcase (29) and two cylinders (25, 26), a crankshaft (11) disposed in the crankcase (29), two pistons (3, 4) respectively mounted in the cylinders (25, 26) for reciprocal movement, a first connecting rod (12) connected to one of the pistons (3) and to the crankshaft (11) for rotating the crankshaft (11) in response to the movement of the one piston (3), and a second connecting rod (13) connected to the other piston (4) and to the crankshaft (11) for rotating the crankshaft (11) in response to the movement of the other piston (4), wherein the first and second connecting rods (12, 13) have yoke slots (16, 17) for receiving a crank pin (19) radially offset from the crankshaft (11). The invention is characterised in that the first connecting rod (12) has a guiding rod (20) extending in a longitudinal direction of the cylinders, the guiding rod (20) being adapted to engage a corresponding cavity (22) in the second connecting rod (13) to support and guide the connecting rods (12, 13) in relation to each other during movement. The invention further relates to a multiple fluid meter assembly (61) comprising at least two fluid meters (27) as defined above, and to a fuel dispensing unit comprising a fluid meter (27) or a multiple fluid meter (61) as defined above.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 7/00 - Volume-flow measuring devices with two or more measuring rangesCompound meters
• G01F 3/18 - Measuring the volume flow of fluids or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through the meter in successive and more or less isolated quantities, the meter being driven by the flow with measuring chambers which expand or contract during measurement having rigid movable walls comprising reciprocating pistons, e.g. reciprocating in a rotating body in stationary cylinders involving two or more cylinders
• G01F 1/74 - Devices for measuring flow of a fluid or flow of a fluent solid material in suspension in another fluid
• B67D 7/18 - Arrangements of liquid meters of piston type
• G01F 3/16 - Measuring the volume flow of fluids or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through the meter in successive and more or less isolated quantities, the meter being driven by the flow with measuring chambers which expand or contract during measurement having rigid movable walls comprising reciprocating pistons, e.g. reciprocating in a rotating body in stationary cylinders

Abstract

A dispensing system is provided for heating a fluid in the dispensing system. A method for heating a fluid in a dispensing system is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 53/00 - Heating of pipes or pipe systemsCooling of pipes or pipe systems
• B67D 7/82 - Heating only
• B67D 7/80 - Arrangements of heating or cooling devices for liquids to be transferred
• B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
• B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
• B67D 7/42 - Filling nozzles

Abstract

Systems and methods for fuel dispenser security are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a user seeking access to a protected function of the fuel dispenser is presented with a challenge that is encrypted using a secret key that is unique to the fuel dispenser. To access the secured function, the user must obtain a session password from a server which authenticates the user, decrypts the challenge using a counterpart of the secret key, determines whether the user is authorized to access the secured function, and returns the session password extracted from the challenge only when the user is authorized. The server can thus control access to certain fuel dispenser functions according to a set of user access privileges. The challenge can also include additional information which can be used by the fuel dispenser and/or by the server to store a log of access activity.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 7/34 - Means for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
• B67D 7/06 - Details or accessories
• G06F 21/31 - User authentication
• G06Q 10/10 - Office automationTime management
• G06Q 50/06 - Energy or water supply

Abstract

This invention relates to a kit of parts that can include top plates, gable cover plates, gable structures each comprising a nozzle boot, side cover plates, and side structures each comprising a nozzle boot. The kit of parts is suitable for assembling a nozzle module according to any one of three configurations. The invention also relates to a fuel dispensing unit for refueling vehicles.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 7/12 - Arrangements of devices for controlling, indicating, metering or registering quantity or price of liquid transferred operated by movement of delivery hose or nozzle or by devices associated therewith
• B67D 7/84 - Casings, cabinets or frameworksTrolleys or like movable supports
• B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
• B67D 7/06 - Details or accessories
• B67D 7/42 - Filling nozzles

Abstract

A fuel dispenser system is provided including a partition part to separate a fuel dispensing unit from at least one electrically powered component. The partition part can be configured and arranged to seal the at least one electrically powered component from exposure to gas vapors emitted from the fuel dispensing unit. The fuel dispenser unit can include a fuel dispensing nozzle and a hydraulic component. The system can include additional fuel dispensing units. The fuel dispensing nozzle can be configured to dispense CNG, and the additional fuel dispensing nozzle can be configured to dispense CNG or another type of fuel. The at least one electrically powered component may include a transaction terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 7/12 - Arrangements of devices for controlling, indicating, metering or registering quantity or price of liquid transferred operated by movement of delivery hose or nozzle or by devices associated therewith
• B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
• F17C 5/06 - Methods or apparatus for filling pressure vessels with liquefied, solidified, or compressed gases for filling with compressed gases
• F17C 5/02 - Methods or apparatus for filling pressure vessels with liquefied, solidified, or compressed gases for filling with liquefied gases
• B67D 7/32 - Arrangements of safety or warning devicesMeans for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
• B67D 7/84 - Casings, cabinets or frameworksTrolleys or like movable supports
• F17C 5/00 - Methods or apparatus for filling pressure vessels with liquefied, solidified, or compressed gases

Abstract

An air purge and pressurization system that utilizes a variable speed fan and a feedback loop to optimize system operation is described herein. In one embodiment, such a system can include an enclosed container located in an area classified as hazardous, a controller rated for operation within the hazardous area, and a pressure sensor located within the container and coupled to the controller. The system can also include a variable-speed fan located outside the hazardous area and coupled to the controller. The controller can be configured to monitor air pressure within the container and variably control a speed of the fan to maintain the detected pressure above a minimum value. Accordingly, a required pressure can be maintained while minimizing a volume of air forced into the container.

IPC Classes  ?

• A62C 2/04 - Removing or cutting-off the supply of inflammable material
• A62C 3/00 - Fire prevention, containment or extinguishing specially adapted for particular objects or places
• A62C 3/16 - Fire prevention, containment or extinguishing specially adapted for particular objects or places in electrical installations, e.g. cableways
• G05D 16/20 - Control of fluid pressure characterised by the use of electric means
• B67D 7/32 - Arrangements of safety or warning devicesMeans for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid

Abstract

A dispensing unit is provided having a circulation system for circulating a fluid in the dispensing unit is provided. The circulation system can include a circulation circuit, and a mechanism configured to circulate the fluid in the circulation circuit. By circulating the fluid, the fluid is counteracted from crystallizing. A method for circulating a fluid in a dispensing unit is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 7/80 - Arrangements of heating or cooling devices for liquids to be transferred
• B67D 7/82 - Heating only
• F16L 53/00 - Heating of pipes or pipe systemsCooling of pipes or pipe systems
• B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
• B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
• B67D 7/42 - Filling nozzles

Abstract

According to an aspect of the inventive concept, there is provided a nozzle boot arrangement for supporting a nozzle of a fuel dispensing unit, the nozzle comprising a spout and a base portion including a grip, the arrangement comprising: a nozzle boot including means for supporting the nozzle at the base portion thereof, and a second for receiving at least a portion of the spout, and a stopper provided at said receiving section and formed separately from said nozzle boot, wherein the stopper is arranged to cooperate with the spout to prevent the nozzle from falling about from the nozzle boot arrangement by rotation of the nozzle about said supporting means. According to further aspects, there is provided a fuel dispensing unit, a nozzle boot module and method of manufacturing a nozzle boot arrangement.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 7/12 - Arrangements of devices for controlling, indicating, metering or registering quantity or price of liquid transferred operated by movement of delivery hose or nozzle or by devices associated therewith
• B67D 7/84 - Casings, cabinets or frameworksTrolleys or like movable supports
• B67D 7/06 - Details or accessories
• B67D 7/42 - Filling nozzles
• B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
• B65D 25/40 - Nozzles or spouts
• B65D 25/38 - Devices for discharging contents
• B65D 83/30 - Nozzles, nozzle fittings or accessories specially adapted therefor for guiding the flow of the dispensed content, e.g. funnels or hoods

Abstract

A cable sealing device for sealing a cable passing through a first and second surface in a fuel dispenser can include a first sealing element extending in a first radial direction of the cable and configured to surround at least a portion of the cable and to seal an opening in the first surface, and a second sealing element extending in a second radial direction of the cable and configured to surround at least a portion of the cable and to seal an opening in the second surface. The extension of the first sealing element in the first radial direction is smaller than the extension of the second sealing element in the second radial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 9/16 - Fastening of connecting parts to base or caseInsulating connecting parts from base or case
• H01B 17/30 - Sealing
• H02G 3/22 - Installations of cables or lines through walls, floors or ceilings, e.g. into buildings
• B67D 7/06 - Details or accessories
• H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
• H01B 17/26 - Lead-in insulatorsLead-through insulators

Abstract

Systems and methods for fuel dispenser security are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a user seeking access to a protected function of the fuel dispenser is presented with a challenge that is encrypted using a secret key that is unique to the fuel dispenser. To access the secured function, the user must obtain a session password from a server which authenticates the user, decrypts the challenge using a counterpart of the secret key, determines whether the user is authorized to access the secured function, and returns the session password extracted from the challenge only when the user is authorized. The server can thus control access to certain fuel dispenser functions according to a set of user access privileges. The challenge can also include additional information which can be used by the fuel dispenser and/or by the server to store a log of access activity.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/00 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols
• B67D 7/08 - Arrangements of devices for controlling, indicating, metering or registering quantity or price of liquid transferred
• B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
• H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol

Abstract

Systems and methods for fuel dispenser security are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a user seeking access to a protected function of the fuel dispenser is presented with a challenge that is encrypted using a secret key that is unique to the fuel dispenser. To access the secured function, the user must obtain a session password from a server which authenticates the user, decrypts the challenge using a counterpart of the secret key, determines whether the user is authorized to access the secured function, and returns the session password extracted from the challenge only when the user is authorized. The server can thus control access to certain fuel dispenser functions according to a set of user access privileges. The challenge can also include additional information which can be used by the fuel dispenser and/or by the server to store a log of access activity.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/00 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols
• B67D 7/06 - Details or accessories
• B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
• H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol

Abstract

A nozzle module for a fuel dispensing unit is described. The nozzle module has a top section attachable to a column module of the fuel dispensing unit, a bottom section attachable to a base module of the fuel dispensing unit, at least one nozzle boot for holding a nozzle, which nozzle boot is arranged between the top section and the bottom section. The nozzle module has an internal channel enabling fluid communication through the nozzle module. A fuel dispensing unit is also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 7/12 - Arrangements of devices for controlling, indicating, metering or registering quantity or price of liquid transferred operated by movement of delivery hose or nozzle or by devices associated therewith
• B67D 7/42 - Filling nozzles
• B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
• B67D 7/06 - Details or accessories
• B67D 7/84 - Casings, cabinets or frameworksTrolleys or like movable supports

Goods & Services

Machine tools; motors and engines (other than for land vehicles); machine couplings and transmission components (other than for land vehicles); automatic distribution machines, pumps (machines), fuel pumps for vehicle service stations. Scientific, optical, weighing, measuring, probing, density measuring, signaling, checking (supervision) and life-saving apparatus and instruments; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, equipment for data processing and computers; software (recorded programs); computer peripherals; detectors; protection devices for personal use against accidents; integrated circuit cards (smart cards); laser scanners, gauges, probes, not for medical use, level gauges, measurement level gauges with mechanical clocks, floats for measuring the level of a liquid, measuring lasers, alarm instruments.

Abstract

This invention relates to a kit of parts (1), comprising top plates (2), gable cover plates (3), gable structures each comprising a nozzle boot, side cover plates, and side structures (4) each comprising a nozzle boot (5), which kit of parts (1) is suitable for assembling a nozzle module according to any one of three configurations. The invention also relates to a fuel dispensing unit for refueling vehicles.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 7/12 - Arrangements of devices for controlling, indicating, metering or registering quantity or price of liquid transferred operated by movement of delivery hose or nozzle or by devices associated therewith
• B67D 7/30 - Arrangements of devices for controlling, indicating, metering or registering quantity or price of liquid transferred with means for predetermining quantity of liquid to be transferred
• B67D 7/42 - Filling nozzles
• B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
• B67D 7/06 - Details or accessories
• B67D 7/84 - Casings, cabinets or frameworksTrolleys or like movable supports

Abstract

A fuel dispensing unit is provided that includes a fuel conduit including an external annular bead and a locking member including inwardly extending resilient tongues. The locking member is configured to retain the fuel conduit in a locked position and to receive the fuel conduit in an open position. The external annular bead of the fuel conduit causes the locking member to move to the open position when the locking member receives the fuel conduit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 7/40 - Suspending, reeling or storing devices
• F16L 3/08 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
• F16L 5/00 - Devices for use where pipes, cables or protective tubing pass through walls or partitions
• F16L 37/098 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of flexible hooks
• F16L 3/00 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets
• F16L 41/00 - Branching pipesJoining pipes to walls

Abstract

The invention relates to a fluid meter (27) comprising a housing (28) defining at least one crankcase (29) and two cylinders (25, 26), a crankshaft (11) disposed in the crankcase (29), two pistons (3, 4) respectively mounted in the cylinders (25, 26) for reciprocal movement, a first connecting rod (12) connected to one of the pistons (3) and to the crankshaft (11) for rotating the crankshaft (11) in response to the movement of the one piston (3), and a second connecting rod (13) connected to the other piston (4) and to the crankshaft (11) for rotating the crankshaft (11) in response to the movement of the other piston (4), wherein the first and second connecting rods (12, 13) have yoke slots (16, 17) for receiving a crank pin (19) radially offset from the crankshaft (11). The invention is characterised in that the first connecting rod (12) has a guiding rod (20) extending in a longitudinal direction of the cylinders, the guiding rod (20) being adapted to engage a corresponding cavity (22) in the second connecting rod (13) to support and guide the connecting rods (12, 13) in relation to each other during movement. The invention further relates to a multiple fluid meter assembly (61) comprising at least two fluid meters (27) as defined above, and to a fuel dispensing unit comprising a fluid meter (27) or a multiple fluid meter (61) as defined above.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 7/00 - Volume-flow measuring devices with two or more measuring rangesCompound meters
• G01F 3/16 - Measuring the volume flow of fluids or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through the meter in successive and more or less isolated quantities, the meter being driven by the flow with measuring chambers which expand or contract during measurement having rigid movable walls comprising reciprocating pistons, e.g. reciprocating in a rotating body in stationary cylinders
• G01F 1/74 - Devices for measuring flow of a fluid or flow of a fluent solid material in suspension in another fluid
• B67D 7/18 - Arrangements of liquid meters of piston type
• G01F 3/18 - Measuring the volume flow of fluids or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through the meter in successive and more or less isolated quantities, the meter being driven by the flow with measuring chambers which expand or contract during measurement having rigid movable walls comprising reciprocating pistons, e.g. reciprocating in a rotating body in stationary cylinders involving two or more cylinders

Abstract

A fluid meter (27) comprising a housing (28) defining at least one crankcase (29) and two cylinders (25, 26), a crankshaft (11) disposed in the crankcase (29), two pistons (3, 4) respectively mounted in the cylinders (25, 26) for reciprocal movement, a first connecting rod (12) connected to one of the pistons (3) and to the crankshaft (11) for rotating the crankshaft (11) in response to the movement of the one piston (3), and a second connecting rod (13) connected to the other piston (4) and to the crankshaft (11) for rotating the crankshaft (11) in response to the movement of the other piston (4), wherein the first and second connecting rods (12, 13) have yoke slots (16, 17) with a circumferential periphery (62) for receiving a crank pin (19) radially offset from the crankshaft (11). The fluid meter (27) is characterized in that the circumferential periphery (62) of each one of said yoke slots (16, 17) has at least one resilient portion (61) for allowing a play? between said crank pin (19) and said circumferential periphery (62) of said yoke slot (16, 17) at said at least one resilient portion (61). The invention further relates to a multiple fluid meter assembly (61) comprising at least two fluid meters (27) as defined above, and to a fuel dispensing unit comprising a fluid meter (27) or a multiple fluid meter (61) as defined above.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 7/00 - Volume-flow measuring devices with two or more measuring rangesCompound meters
• G06F 3/16 - Sound inputSound output
• B67D 7/18 - Arrangements of liquid meters of piston type
• G01F 3/18 - Measuring the volume flow of fluids or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through the meter in successive and more or less isolated quantities, the meter being driven by the flow with measuring chambers which expand or contract during measurement having rigid movable walls comprising reciprocating pistons, e.g. reciprocating in a rotating body in stationary cylinders involving two or more cylinders

Abstract

A connection arrangement is provided for mechanically and fluidly connecting a fuel filter to a fluid meter in a fuel dispenser, and a method is provided for assembly of the connection arrangement. The connection arrangement can include a first part, a second part and a filter holding part, all parts being connected along a common centre axis. The first part can include an outlet, a first connection interface, an inlet, and a second connection interface. The second part can include a third connection interface and a fourth connection interface. The filter holding part can include an outlet and a fifth connection interface. The second part can be adjustable to move the connection arrangement between an unlocked state and a locked state.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 25/00 - Construction or details of pipe joints not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
• F16L 19/025 - Pipe ends provided with collars or flanges, integral with the pipe or not, pressed together by a screwed member the pipe ends having integral collars or flanges
• F16L 19/02 - Pipe ends provided with collars or flanges, integral with the pipe or not, pressed together by a screwed member

Abstract

There is provided in one aspect a nozzle boot arrangement for supporting a nozzle of a fuel dispensing unit, the nozzle including a spout and a base portion including a grip. The arrangement includes a nozzle boot including means for supporting the nozzle at the base portion thereof, and a section for receiving at least a portion of the spout. The arrangement also includes a stopper provided at said receiving section and formed separately from said nozzle boot. The stopper is arranged to cooperate with the spout to prevent the nozzle from falling about from the nozzle boot arrangement by rotation of the nozzle about said supporting means. According to further aspects, there is provided a fuel dispensing unit, a nozzle boot module and method of manufacturing a nozzle boot arrangement.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 7/12 - Arrangements of devices for controlling, indicating, metering or registering quantity or price of liquid transferred operated by movement of delivery hose or nozzle or by devices associated therewith
• B67D 7/84 - Casings, cabinets or frameworksTrolleys or like movable supports
• B67D 7/06 - Details or accessories
• B67D 7/42 - Filling nozzles

Abstract

Kits of parts for assembling a hose connection, fuel dispensing units having such a hose connection, and methods for assembling such a hose connection are provided. In one embodiment, a kit of parts is provided that includes a plurality of hose connection parts selectable from, first hose connection parts including one fluid inlet and one fluid outlet, second hose connection parts including two fluid inlets and one fluid outlet, and third hose connection parts including three fluid inlets and one fluid outlet, which kit of parts is suitable for assembly of a hose connection having at least a first and second fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, according to any one of three configurations.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 41/00 - Branching pipesJoining pipes to walls
• B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
• B67D 7/38 - Arrangements of hoses, e.g. operative connection with pump motor
• B67D 7/40 - Suspending, reeling or storing devices
• B67D 7/42 - Filling nozzles
• B67D 7/74 - Devices for mixing two or more different liquids to be transferred
• F16L 41/03 - Branch units, e.g. made in one piece, welded, riveted comprising junction pieces for four or more pipe members