公开(公告)号：US20080302440A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-11

申请号：US11997854

申请日：2006-08-04

申请人： Garry W. Crossdale ,  Barry Hague ,  Brian P. Onufryk

发明人： Garry W. Crossdale ,  Barry Hague ,  Brian P. Onufryk

IPC分类号： B65B1/04

CPC分类号： B67D7/344

摘要： A dispensing apparatus (2) fox delivering fluid or liquid to a container (e.g. a bottle) (1), has a container holding device (3, 3′) and fluid delivery means (30) delivering fluid to a dispensing outlet (18), under control of an actuation member (20) which causes the fluid delivery means to deliver fluid in response to movement of the actuation member from its start position. A dispensing lock (43) has a first position in which it blocks movement of the actuation member (20) from its start position, and a second position in which it permits movement of the actuation member. A release member (5) that releases the dispensing lock includes a movable release member which is moved by the container, during its insertion into the refill position, so as to release the dispensing lock by bringing the dispensing lock to said second position, thus enabling fluid to be delivered.

摘要翻译： 向容器（例如瓶）（1）输送流体或液体的分配装置（2）具有容器保持装置（3,3'）和将流体输送到分配出口（18）的流体输送装置（30） 在致动构件（20）的控制下，其使得流体输送装置响应于致动构件从其起始位置的移动而输送流体。 分配锁（43）具有第一位置，其中阻止致动构件（20）从其起始位置的移动，以及第二位置，其中允许致动构件的移动。 释放分配锁的释放构件（5）包括可移动释放构件，该释放构件在其插入到再填充位置期间被容器移动，以便通过将分配锁定到所述第二位置而释放分配锁定，从而使能 待输送的液体

公开(公告)号：US20080118255A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-22

申请号：US11985687

申请日：2007-11-16

申请人： John Cronin ,  Seth Cronin

发明人： John Cronin ,  Seth Cronin

IPC分类号： B67D5/00 ,  G03G15/00

CPC分类号： A01M1/2077 ,  A01M1/2033 ,  A01M1/2044 ,  A61L9/015 ,  A61L9/02 ,  A61L9/037 ,  A61L9/04 ,  A61L9/122 ,  A61L9/127 ,  A61L9/14 ,  B67D7/344

摘要： A three-dimensional selectively actuating interface system includes mating complementary raised and recessed surfaces, which may be projected in the shape of an indicium, such as a trade logo or trade mark, to limit the number of spatial relationships at which two sub-parts of an assembly may be assembled. Additional complementary opposing surface irregularities disposed on the raised and recessed surfaces provide a further mechanical restriction in a height direction on the number of possible spatial relationships at which the two sub-parts may be matably assembled. Combined, there is only a single spatial orientation at which the two sub-parts may be assembled. In addition, an electronic switching or detection system may be implemented, which is activated by the proper mating of the two sub-parts. The detection system acts an electronic switch for turning on (or off) another system coupled to the assembly.

摘要翻译： 三维选择性致动接口系统包括配合互补的凸起和凹入的表面，其可以以诸如贸易标识或商标的标记的形状投影，以限制两个子部分的空间关系的数量 可以组装组件。 设置在凸起和凹陷表面上的额外的互补的相对表面凹凸提供了在两个子部件可以适当地组装的可能的空间关系的数量上的高度方向上的另外的机械限制。 结合起来，只有一个空间方向可以组装两个子部件。 此外，可以实现电子切换或检测系统，其通过两个子部件的适当配合来激活。 检测系统用于打开（或关闭）耦合到组件的另一个系统的电子开关。

公开(公告)号：US20080110981A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-15

申请号：US11558958

申请日：2006-11-13

申请人： Jonathan DeLine ,  Leon B. Smith ,  Jack F. Bartlett ,  Phillip W. Neal ,  Roger W. Stout ,  Andrew Hawley ,  Darrell L. Harmon ,  Chris Whitley

发明人： Jonathan DeLine ,  Leon B. Smith ,  Jack F. Bartlett ,  Phillip W. Neal ,  Roger W. Stout ,  Andrew Hawley ,  Darrell L. Harmon ,  Chris Whitley

IPC分类号： G06F7/08

CPC分类号： B60S5/02 ,  B67D7/14 ,  B67D7/344 ,  G07F7/1041 ,  G07F9/02 ,  G07F13/025

摘要： Methods and systems for preventing fraudulent acquisition of private transaction information associated with customer input at a fuel dispenser are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a fuel dispenser includes a hose and nozzle combination that receives fuel to dispense to the customer's vehicle. The fuel dispenser includes a user interface having a display and a virtual keypad that is adapted to receive customer input associated with a transaction at the fuel dispenser. The fuel dispenser also includes a control system coupled to the user interface and adapted to determine when customer input is required for the transaction, activate the virtual keypad to facilitate entry of the customer input, receive the customer input from the virtual keypad, deactivate the virtual keypad after the customer input is received, and process the transaction based upon the received customer input.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于防止欺骗性地获取与燃料分配器上的客户输入相关联的私人交易信息的方法和系统。 根据一个实施例，燃料分配器包括软管和喷嘴组合，其接收燃料以分配给客户的车辆。 燃料分配器包括具有显示器和虚拟键盘的用户界面，虚拟键盘适于接收与燃料分配器处的交易相关联的客户输入。 燃料分配器还包括耦合到用户界面的控制系统，并且适于确定事务何时需要输入，激活虚拟键盘以便于输入客户输入，从虚拟键盘接收客户输入，停用虚拟 在接收到客户输入之后的键盘，并且基于接收到的客户输入来处理交易。

公开(公告)号：US07178561B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-20

申请号：US11062323

申请日：2005-02-18

申请人： Vincent J. Memmott ,  John D. Hillam ,  Richard D. Peterson

发明人： Vincent J. Memmott ,  John D. Hillam ,  Richard D. Peterson

IPC分类号： B65B1/04

CPC分类号： B67D7/344 ,  B67D7/3209

摘要： Disclosed are methods, systems, and computer program products for performing temperature standardization of the volume of a liquid product from a distributor to a consumer. Using a volume measurement device and a temperature measurement device located at a rack, a storage tank, and a dispenser, a gross volume and temperature of the liquid product at, respectively, the rack, the storage tank, and the dispenser can be measured. Volume data indicative of the gross volume and temperature data indicative of the temperature can be generated. A time-stamp system at each of the rack, the storage tank, and the dispenser allocates a time-stamp to each of the volume data and the temperature data so that a reconciliation process can use each of the time-stamps, the temperature data, and the volume data to reconcile gross to net volumes at a single point in time.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于从分配器到消费者的液体产品的体积的温度标准化的方法，系统和计算机程序产品。 可以测量分别位于机架，储罐和分配器上的体积测量装置和温度测量装置，液体产品的总体积和温度分别位于机架，储罐和分配器上。 可以产生指示温度的总体积和温度数据的体积数据。 每个机架，储罐和分配器上的时间戳系统为每个体积数据和温度数据分配时间戳，使得对照过程可以使用每个时间戳，温度数据 ，以及在单个时间点调整总量与净量的体积数据。

公开(公告)号：US20060190129A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-24

申请号：US11343149

申请日：2006-01-30

申请人： Jonathan DeLine ,  Ray Hutchinson

发明人： Jonathan DeLine ,  Ray Hutchinson

IPC分类号： G06F17/00

CPC分类号： G07F13/025 ,  B67D7/04 ,  B67D7/344 ,  G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q20/40145 ,  G07F5/26

摘要： A system and method of preventing theft of the use of goods or services, particularly fuel dispensed from a fuel dispenser, comprised of providing a security system including a controller, a card reader and/or fingerprint reader that is operable to read data stored within an identification card and/or fingerprint and to report the identification data and/or fingerprint data to the controller. A locking mechanism adapted to restrict access to the goods or services, wherein the locking mechanism is operable by the controller. The locking mechanism is engaged to restrict access to the goods or services until either payment is made, an identification card and/or fingerprint entered into the card reader and/or fingerprint reader, or both, by a user desiring access to the goods or services. The identification data on the card and/or fingerprint data from the fingerprint is verified in format and/or authenticity, and if verified, the locking mechanism is unlocked to allow access to the goods or services, such as fuel dispensed from a fuel dispenser.

摘要翻译： 防止窃取使用商品或服务的系统和方法，特别是从燃料分配器分配的燃料，包括提供包括控制器，读卡器和/或指纹读取器的安全系统，该读写器和/或指纹读取器可操作以读取存储在 识别卡和/或指纹，并将识别数据和/或指纹数据报告给控制器。 适于限制对商品或服务的访问的锁定机构，其中所述锁定机构可由所述控制器操作。 锁定机构被接合以限制对货物或服务的访问，直到用户期望访问商品或服务的任何付款，识别卡和/或指纹输入读卡器和/或指纹读取器或两者为止 。 在格式和/或真实性上验证来自指纹的卡和/或指纹数据上的识别数据，并且如果验证，锁定机构被解锁以允许访问诸如从燃料分配器分配的燃料的商品或服务。

公开(公告)号：US20020096226A1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-25

申请号：US10097149

申请日：2002-03-12

申请人： R. STRNAD ENTERPRISES, LLC.

发明人： Rudolph A. Strnad ,  Spencer P. Magleby ,  John F. Marshall ,  W. Douglas Stout ,  Carl D. Sorensen ,  Ryan W. Warnick ,  Lee Baroldy ,  Lisa Cloward ,  David S. Bent ,  Adam Gaglione ,  Robert Cvetko ,  Aaron T. Schellenberg

IPC分类号： B65B031/00 ,  B67C003/02 ,  B65B001/30

CPC分类号： B67D7/344 ,  B67D7/0401 ,  B67D2007/0417 ,  B67D2007/0419 ,  B67D2007/0436 ,  B67D2007/0463 ,  B67D2007/0473 ,  B67D2007/0474

摘要： An automatic fueling system includes a pump having a telescoping arm capable of placement in three-dimensional space, a flexibly mounted nozzle on the end of the arm and a docking cone to mate with the fuel port on a vehicle. A camera provides a view of the side of the vehicle on a monitor with guides visible to the operator of the vehicle to assist in locating the vehicle within range of the pump. A light and a camera located adjacent to the nozzle are used to recognize retro-reflective light from an annular target about the intake port. Multiple approximations of the distance and location of the intake port are made with the nozzle moving closer to mating with the intake port. A data link is provided through the mated nozzle with a keypad accessible by the vehicle operator. The vehicle includes a control actuator which selectively couples actuator cables associated with the fuel door and the fuel inlet valve with the emergency brake cable to engage the emergency brake, open the fuel door and open the inlet valve. A vacuum system on an evaporation canister insures that vapor is drawn from the fuel tank as it is being displaced by incoming fuel.

摘要翻译： 自动加油系统包括具有能够放置在三维空间中的伸缩臂的泵，在臂的端部上的柔性安装的喷嘴和与车辆上的燃料端口配合的对接锥。 摄像机在监视器上提供车辆侧面的视图，其中车辆的操作者可以看到导轨，以帮助将车辆定位在泵的范围内。 使用位于喷嘴附近的灯和照相机来识别围绕进气口的环形靶的逆反射光。 进气口的距离和位置的多个近似值由喷嘴移动得更靠近与进气口配合而形成。 通过配合喷嘴提供数据链路，其具有由车辆操作者可访问的键盘。 车辆包括控制致动器，其选择性地将与燃料门相关联的执行器电缆和燃料入口阀与紧急制动电缆相接合以接合紧急制动器，打开燃料门并打开入口阀。 蒸发罐上的真空系统保证当燃料箱被进入的燃料置换时，蒸汽从燃料箱中抽出。

公开(公告)号：US06263928B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-24

申请号：US09550953

申请日：2000-04-14

申请人： Keith F. Woodruff

发明人： Keith F. Woodruff

IPC分类号： B65B104

CPC分类号： B67D7/344 ,  A01M7/0092 ,  B65D47/265

摘要： A container for use in a closed application system includes a valve mounted to a discharge opening of the container and rotatable with the container for controlling the discharge of material from the container. The valve includes an element for engaging corresponding structure in a receptacle for receiving the contents of the container. The element engages and locks the valve in the receptacle when the valve is opened and the contents are being discharged from the container into the receptacle. The valve element and the corresponding structure on the receptacle cooperate so that the container can only be received in and removed from the receptacle when the valve is closed. In this manner, the contents in the container can be discharged only when the container is received within the receptacle and the container is rotated in a direction to open the valve.

摘要翻译： 用于封闭应用系统的容器包括安装到容器的排出口的阀，并与容器一起旋转，用于控制从容器排放材料。 阀包括用于将相应结构接合在容器中用于接收容器内容物的元件。 当阀打开并且内容物从容器中排出到容器中时，该元件将阀门锁定在容器中并将其锁定在容器中。 阀元件和插座上的对应结构配合，使得当阀关闭时，容器只能被容纳在容器中并从容器中移除。 以这种方式，只有当容器被容纳在容器内并且容器沿打开阀门的方向旋转时才能将容器中的内容物排出。

公开(公告)号：US06170543B2

公开(公告)日：2001-01-09

申请号：US09378182

申请日：1999-08-20

申请人： Thomas L. Simmel ,  Craig A. Baker

发明人： Thomas L. Simmel ,  Craig A. Baker

IPC分类号： B67D100

CPC分类号： B67D7/0294 ,  B67D7/344 ,  B67D7/74

摘要： By providing a securely locked product dispensing valve assembly mounted to a product bearing container which requires a specially constructed cooperating adapter for opening the valve assembly, a controlled dispensing system is realized which provides complete controlled distribution of any desired chemical product. By employing the present invention, only authorized personnel are able to open the container incorporating the valve assembly, enabling the contents to be transferred into only suitable containers incorporating the required adapter for unlocking the valve assembly. As a result, control over the distribution of the chemical product is attained and a completely closed loop, spill-free system is realized. In addition, a rinsing head is provided for being cooperatively associated with the product bearing container and valve assembly to enable complete cleaning of the container prior to recycling.

摘要翻译： 通过提供安装在产品轴承容器上的安全锁定的产品分配阀组件，其需要特别构造的协作适配器来打开阀门组件，实现了控制的分配系统，其提供任何所需化学产品的完全受控的分配。 通过使用本发明，只有经授权的人员能够打开包含阀组件的容器，使得内容物能够仅转移到合适的容器中，该容器包含用于解锁阀组件的所需适配器。 因此，可以实现对化学产品分布的控制，并实现完全闭环，无泄漏系统。 此外，提供冲洗头以与产品承载容器和阀组件协作地关联，以在回收之前能够完全清洁容器。

公开(公告)号：US5957328A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-28

申请号：US835313

申请日：1997-04-07

申请人： Michael L. Osgar

发明人： Michael L. Osgar

IPC分类号： B67D7/02 ,  B67D7/34 ,  B67D5/54

CPC分类号： B67D7/0294 ,  B67D7/344

摘要： A container system for high purity fluids includes an outer container having a mouth and a coupling member for insertion into the mouth. The coupling member defines a first fluid passage and a second fluid passage. The first fluid passage terminates within the outer container at a first location while the second fluid passage terminates within the outer container at a second location. The second fluid passage comprises at least one fluid channel circumferentially extending along the first fluid passage so that high purity fluids may be drawn out of the outer container through the first fluid passage and filled into the outer container through the second fluid passage.

摘要翻译： 用于高纯度流体的容器系统包括具有口部的外部容器和用于插入口中的联接构件。 联接构件限定第一流体通道和第二流体通道。 第一流体通道在第一位置处在外容器内终止，而第二流体通道在第二位置处终止于外容器内。 第二流体通道包括沿着第一流体通道周向延伸的至少一个流体通道，使得高纯度流体可以通过第一流体通道从外部容器中抽出并通过第二流体通道填充到外部容器中。

公开(公告)号：US5875921A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-02

申请号：US815842

申请日：1997-03-12

申请人： Michael L. Osgar ,  Steven D. Goyette

发明人： Michael L. Osgar ,  Steven D. Goyette

IPC分类号： B67D7/02 ,  B67D99/00 ,  G01F13/00 ,  G01F11/00

CPC分类号： G01F13/006 ,  B67D7/02 ,  B67D7/344 ,  B67D7/58

摘要： The present invention is a system for handling high purity liquid and a method for the same. The system has a container with a mouth. A cap, including a first key element, is coupled with the mouth. A connector is coupled with the cap. The connector includes a connector head, a probe, and a second key element. The probe extends from the connector head and is insertable through a center of the cap and into the mouth of the container. The probe has a flow passage. The second key element is configured to mate with the first key element. The system also includes a pump coupled with the probe and with the flow passage. The pump pumps fluid through the probe and the flow passage. The system also includes a sensor for sensing when the first and second key elements are mated and for sensing when the first and second key elements are not mated. Finally, the system includes a controller coupled with the sensor and the pump. The controller enables the pump when the sensor senses that the first and second key elements are mated and disables the pump when the sensor senses that the first and second key elements are not mated.

摘要翻译： 本发明是用于处理高纯度液体的系统及其方法。 系统有一个容器口。 包括第一关键元件的帽与口耦合。 连接器与盖连接。 连接器包括连接器头，探针和第二键元件。 探针从连接器头部延伸并且可以通过盖的中心插入容器的口中。 探头具有流动通道。 第二个关键元素被配置为与第一个键元素配合。 该系统还包括与探头耦合的泵和流动通道。 泵通过探头和流路泵送流体。 该系统还包括用于感测第一和第二键元件何时配合的传感器，并且用于当第一和第二键元件不匹配时感测。 最后，该系统包括与传感器和泵耦合的控制器。 当传感器感测到第一和第二键元件配合时，控制器使能泵，并且当传感器感测到第一和第二键元件不匹配时禁用泵。