Lighted supervisory system for a fuel dispensing nozzle
US6899151B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D7/426
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A nozzle is provided for a fleet fuel dispensing system. The nozzle includes an input port that is adapted to receive fuel through a fuel supply hose, and a spout that is configured to dispense fuel into a fuel entry receptacle of a vehicle. A valve assembly is configured to couple the input port with the spout, and is further configured to selectively facilitate the passage of fuel from the input port to the spout. A status light is associated with the nozzle and includes a single LED that is connected with a fleet management system. The status light is configured to selectively illuminate as directed by a fleet management system. The illumination provides information as to whether a vehicle is authorized to receive fuel from the spout. A fuel dispensing system having such a nozzle is also provided.
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