Method, system and apparatus for passively monitoring the maintenance and distribution of fluid products to heavy work vehicles
US7343252B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F13/025
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for passively monitoring the distribution of fuel and lubrication fluids to track vehicles and other heavy duty work equipment, such as bulldozers, draglines, scrapers, loaders, etc. The system includes means for identifying and recording the identity of the dispensing vehicle, the dispensing operator, the location of the dispensing vehicle, the receiving vehicle, the receiving port on the receiving vehicle, the type of fluid dispensed, the quantity of fluid dispensed, and the time of the dispensing. The system also includes means for verifying that the proper fluid is dispensed to the appropriate port. Use of the system does not in any way interfere with the servicing operations.
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