Grease gun and network
US11199293B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16N2270/20
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for dispensing lubricant, of which the systems include a grease gun including an outlet. The grease gun is configured to eject lubricant into a machine through the outlet. The grease gun also includes a sensor configured to sense an amount of the lubricant ejected through the outlet, and a communication module in communication with the sensor and configured to transmit first data representing the amount of lubricant ejected through the outlet. The systems further include an intermediary computing device in communication with the communication module, the intermediary computing device being configured to receive the first data from the communication module, transmit the first data to a remote server, and receive second data representing a maintenance action to take on the grease gun, the machine, or both from the remote server.
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