Conversion of fuel dispensers to provide for vacuum assisted vapor recovery
US5636667A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D7/0482
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Fuel dispensers are converted to provide vaccum assisted recovery of vapors. Where previously provided with, or "plumbed" for, a pressure balance type of recovery system, the prior hose means is disconnected to permit mounting of a fuel driven, vacuum pump in communication with preexisting fuel and vapor conduit means. Where there has been no prior provision for vapor recovery, conduit means are installed to provide communication between the dispenser pedestal and a remote receiver for fuel vapors. One end of a coaxial hose, preferably of the inverted type, is mounted on the pump and the opposite end of the coaxial hose is connected to a vacuum assist nozzle.
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