公开(公告)号：US20230045863A1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-16

申请号：US17975502

申请日：2022-10-27

Applicant: Dover Fueling Solutions UK Limited

Inventor： Gustaf Gustafsson

IPC: B67D7/04 ,  F04B17/04 ,  F04B49/06

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.

公开(公告)号：US11578836B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-14

申请号：US17739488

申请日：2022-05-09

Applicant: MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP

Inventor： Zachary D. Thobe

IPC: B67D7/04 ,  F17C13/02 ,  F17C13/08

Abstract: Scalable greenhouse gas capture systems and methods to allow a user to off-load exhaust captured in an on-board vehicle exhaust capture device and to allow for a delivery vehicle or other transportation mechanism to obtain and transport the exhaust. The systems and methods may involve one or more exhaust pumps, each with a multi-function nozzle assembly including an exhaust nozzle corresponding to a vehicle exhaust port and a fuel nozzle for supplying fuel to a vehicle fuel tank. Upon engagement with the vehicle exhaust port, the exhaust nozzle may create an air-tight seal between the exhaust nozzle and the vehicle exhaust port. An exhaust conduit may be configured to transport captured exhaust therethrough from the exhaust nozzle to an exhaust holding tank connected to and in fluid communication with the exhaust conduit.

公开(公告)号：US20230042329A1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-09

申请号：US17816245

申请日：2022-07-29

Applicant: Nautical Control Solutions, LP

Inventor： Thomas Smith ,  John Donovan ,  Emerson Ornstein ,  Brian Doyle ,  Anthony George

IPC: B67D7/04 ,  G01D4/00

Abstract: A portable fuel metering system (PMU) is described. The PMU has one or more flow meters capable of metering the flow of fluids, such as fuel, as the fluid is transferred from a source to a receiver. The PMU may include a telemetry unit configured to transmit parameters related to the fuel transfer to remote location. The PMU may be configured in a light, portable package that may be carried by one or two people. The PMU may include a power generator that is configured to use the flow of fluid to the PMU to generate power for the PMU's operation.

公开(公告)号：US11572267B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-07

申请号：US17377127

申请日：2021-07-15

Applicant: Veeder-Root Company

Inventor： Donald A. Kunz

IPC: B67D7/32 ,  G01N27/12 ,  B67D7/04 ,  G01N17/02

Abstract: A fuel dispensing system comprising a fuel tank adapted to contain a quantity of fuel. A fuel dispenser is in fluid communication with the fuel tank via piping. A pump operative to transfer fuel from the fuel tank to the fuel dispenser is also provided. The fuel dispensing system further comprises a corrosion detection assembly operative to identify presence of a corrosive substance in the fuel. The corrosion detection assembly includes at least one corrosion sensor positioned to be in contact with fuel vapor in the fuel dispensing system, the corrosion sensor producing a detector signal indicating presence of the corrosive substance. The corrosion sensor according to this aspect has a printed circuit multilayer structure in which at least one sensing element is positioned on an exposed surface of the multilayer structure and at least one reference element is positioned on an inner surface of the multilayer structure to be unexposed to the fuel vapor. Electronics in electrical communication with the corrosion sensor are operative to interpret the detector signal and produce an output if the corrosive substance is present.

公开(公告)号：US20230005086A1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-05

申请号：US17939821

申请日：2022-09-07

Applicant: Tanku Ltd.

Inventor： Dan Valdhorn ,  Nadav Maoz ,  Alon Amster

IPC: G06Q50/06 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06K9/62 ,  H04N7/18 ,  B60S5/02 ,  B67D7/04 ,  B67D7/14 ,  G07C5/00 ,  G06V20/00 ,  G06V20/52 ,  G06V20/20

Abstract: A method for receiving a plurality of captures of a vehicle from a plurality of locations. Calculating a plurality of signatures of the vehicle, each respectfully associated with a corresponding capture from the plurality of captures. Associating the plurality of signatures resulting in a single signature and utilizing the single signature for identifying the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20220371556A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-24

申请号：US17673656

申请日：2022-02-16

Applicant: CUMMINS INC.

Inventor： Sumit TRIPATHI ,  Kevin Lee LABOURDETTE ,  Patrick KAUFMAN ,  Vivek Anand SUJAN ,  Gregory A. WEBER

IPC: B60S5/02 ,  B60K15/03 ,  B67D7/04 ,  B67D7/42

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a multiple receptacle fuel filling and storage system in a vehicle and/or powertrain, and a method of using the same.

公开(公告)号：US11505445B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-22

申请号：US16035669

申请日：2018-07-15

Applicant: BEIJING TUSEN WEILAI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Inventor： Nan Wu ,  He Zheng

IPC: B67D7/04 ,  B67D7/14 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G08G1/0967

Abstract: The present application provides a method, device and system for automatically fueling a vehicle. The method includes: determining fuel amount to be filled according to the information of vehicle status and the driving route of the vehicle; assigning a fueling device which conforms to a preset position rule to the vehicle according to the current position of the vehicle and the preset position rule; sending a feedback message carrying position information of the fueling device to the vehicle, so that the vehicle drives to the fueling device indicated by a position of the fueling device; and sending information of the fuel amount to be filled and the information of the identifier of the vehicle to the fueling device so that the fueling device offers fuel to the vehicle indicated by the identifier of the vehicle according to the information of the fuel amount to be filled.

公开(公告)号：US11481745B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-25

申请号：US16706213

申请日：2019-12-06

Applicant: Gilbarco Inc.

Inventor： Scott D. Slabbekoorn ,  Felix La Pietra ,  Anny Liao ,  Edward Asbell Payne

IPC: G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/18 ,  B67D7/08 ,  B67D7/04 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G06F3/0481

Abstract: A fuel dispenser comprises a housing enclosing fluid handling components including a fluid flow meter. The housing has a user interface including a panel display. A control system is in electrical communication with the user interface and is operative to display money and volume information on the panel display during a fueling transaction. A secondary display having digit structure that registers fuel dispensing information is in electrical communication with the control system. The secondary display is configured to not be viewable by a customer during a fueling transaction.

公开(公告)号：US11443582B2

公开(公告)日：2022-09-13

申请号：US16702408

申请日：2019-12-03

Applicant: AVALAN WIRELESS SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： Michael Derby

IPC: G07F11/00 ,  G07F13/02 ,  B67D7/04 ,  B67D7/14 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/32 ,  G07F9/00

Abstract: A system facilitating payment for fuel dispensing includes a fuel dispenser associated with a current-loop-to-ethernet converter for receiving serial data from a fuel dispenser controller and converting said serial data to an ethernet signal and a network appliance coupled the current-loop-to-ethernet converter by an ethernet port. A virtual payment facilitator is connected to the network appliance over a VPN and to a payment authorization entity, also over a VPN. A process performed by the system includes receiving a fueling request at the virtual payment facilitator from the payment authorization entity and converting that request into a command issued to the fuel dispenser to dispense fuel.

公开(公告)号：US11422019B1

公开(公告)日：2022-08-23

申请号：US17405381

申请日：2021-08-18

Applicant: BNSF Railway Company

Inventor： John Edward Barnard

IPC: G01F23/02 ,  B67D7/32 ,  B67D7/04 ,  B67D7/12

Abstract: A system, methods, and apparatus for preventing receptacle overfilling are presented. The system can include a sensor member configured to couple with a receptacle and sense a material level within the receptacle, such as via a sight glass of the receptacle. The system can include a controller in operable communication with the sensor member and configured to instantiate the shutoff of material flow from a material dispensing system if a particular material level is detected by the sensor member. The system can include an intermediate member configured to relay communications between the sensor member and the controller. The intermediate member can be coupled to a fluid line and can further act as a holster for the sensor member, such as by facilitating the coupling of the sensor member to the intermediate member and/or the fluid line.