Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Compressed natural gas vehicle safety system and method
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Application No.: US17316170Application Date: 2021-05-10
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Publication No.: US11524639B2Publication Date: 2022-12-13
- Inventor: Daniel McNicholas
- Applicant: Daniel McNicholas
- Applicant Address: US IL Oak Lawn
- Assignee: Daniel McNicholas
- Current Assignee: Daniel McNicholas
- Current Assignee Address: US IL Oak Lawn
- Agent Clifford H. Kraft
- Main IPC: F17C13/02
- IPC: F17C13/02 ; B60R16/023 ; F17C5/06 ; B60R16/08 ; B67D7/32 ; F17C5/00

Abstract:
A multiply-redundant system that prevents a driver from starting and/or moving a vehicle if a compressed natural gas fill system is not correctly and completely disconnected from the vehicle. One or more sensors in combination with one or more optional microswitches combine to lock-out the vehicle's ignition or otherwise prevent it from starting and/or moving. For different levels of safety, different combinations of sensors can be used with the lowest level having a single proximity sensor sensing the presence or absence of a high-pressure fill hose. The highest level of safety being achieved by having separate proximity sensors on the fuel fill hose fitting, the gas cap cover and a manual safety valve along with a redundant microswitch. An optional override that may be restricted as to the number of times it can be used can allow starting with a faulty sensor in order to allow maintenance.
Public/Granted literature
- US20210347316A1 Compressed natural gas vehicle safety system and method Public/Granted day:2021-11-11
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