公开(公告)号：US08042376B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-25

申请号：US12131219

申请日：2008-06-02

Applicant: Zhou Yang ,  John Steven McSpadden ,  Benjamin T. Siler

Inventor： Zhou Yang ,  John Steven McSpadden ,  Benjamin T. Siler

IPC: G01F25/00

CPC classification number: B67D7/08 ,  B67D7/067 ,  G01F15/007

Abstract: A method of determining whether a measured fuel delivery rate determined by a fuel meter of a fuel dispenser corresponds to an actual fuel delivery rate at which fuel is being dispensed to a vehicle through a fuel flow path. The method includes measuring a fuel delivery rate at a given time during a fueling operation, measuring a fuel pressure of the fuel within the fuel flow path at the given time, comparing the measured fuel pressure to a plurality of fuel pressure values from a data set including a plurality of actual fuel delivery rate values that correspond to the plurality of fuel pressure values, retrieving one of the plurality of actual fuel delivery rate values from the data set that corresponds to the measured fuel pressure value; and comparing the measured fuel delivery rate from the fuel meter to the one actual fuel delivery rate value to determine if the measured fuel delivery rate corresponds to the actual fuel delivery rate at which fuel is being dispensed to the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种确定由燃料分配器的燃料计量确定的测量燃料输送速率是否符合通过燃料流动路径将燃料分配到车辆的实际燃料输送速率的方法。 该方法包括在加油操作期间测量在给定时间的燃料输送速率，测量在给定时间内的燃料流动路径内的燃料的燃料压力，将测量的燃料压力与数据组中的多个燃料压力值进行比较 包括对应于所述多个燃料压力值的多个实际燃料输送速率值，从与所测量的燃料压力值对应的数据集中检索所述多个实际燃料输送速率值中的一个; 以及将来自燃料计量器的测量燃料输送速率与一个实际燃料输送速率值进行比较，以确定所测量的燃料输送速率是否对应于燃料被分配到车辆的实际燃料输送速率。

公开(公告)号：US08444014B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-21

申请号：US12580405

申请日：2009-10-16

Applicant: John Steven McSpadden ,  Benjamin T. Siler

Inventor： John Steven McSpadden ,  Benjamin T. Siler

IPC: B67D1/00

CPC classification number: G01F15/063 ,  B67D7/08 ,  B67D7/221 ,  B67D7/34 ,  G01F15/007

Abstract: A system and method of detecting fuel theft at a fuel dispenser. The system has a fluid flow meter, a pulser operatively coupled to said fluid flow meter, and a control system in electrical communication with the pulser. The control system is configured to calculate a flow rate of fuel being dispensed from a gasoline dispenser during a single dispensing transaction. The flow rate is sampled at predetermined time intervals during the single dispensing transaction. The system then compares the sampled flow rates to a predetermined flow rate pattern indicative of potential fraud. A shutoff signal is then provided to the dispenser to stop fuel flow through the dispenser if the sampled flow rates are substantially similar to the predetermined pattern.

Abstract translation: 一种在燃料分配器处检测燃料盗窃的系统和方法。 该系统具有流体流量计，可操作地连接到所述流体流量计的脉冲发生器以及与脉冲发生器电连通的控制系统。 控制系统被配置为在单个分配交易期间计算从汽油分配器分配的燃料的流量。 在单次分配交易期间以预定的时间间隔采样流量。 然后，系统将采样流速与指示潜在欺诈的预定流率模式进行比较。 然后如果采样流速基本上类似于预定模式，则向分配器提供关闭信号以阻止燃料流过分配器。

公开(公告)号：US20090293989A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US12131219

申请日：2008-06-02

Applicant: Zhou Yang ,  John Steven McSpadden ,  Benjamin T. Siler

Inventor： Zhou Yang ,  John Steven McSpadden ,  Benjamin T. Siler

IPC: B65B3/26

CPC classification number: B67D7/08 ,  B67D7/067 ,  G01F15/007

Abstract: A method of determining whether a measured fuel delivery rate determined by a fuel meter of a fuel dispenser corresponds to an actual fuel delivery rate at which fuel is being dispensed to a vehicle through a fuel flow path. The method includes measuring a fuel delivery rate at a given time during a fueling operation, measuring a fuel pressure of the fuel within the fuel flow path at the given time, comparing the measured fuel pressure to a plurality of fuel pressure values from a data set including a plurality of actual fuel delivery rate values that correspond to the plurality of fuel pressure values, retrieving one of the plurality of actual fuel delivery rate values from the data set that corresponds to the measured fuel pressure value; and comparing the measured fuel delivery rate from the fuel meter to the one actual fuel delivery rate value to determine if the measured fuel delivery rate corresponds to the actual fuel delivery rate at which fuel is being dispensed to the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种确定由燃料分配器的燃料计量确定的测量燃料输送速率是否符合通过燃料流动路径将燃料分配到车辆的实际燃料输送速率的方法。 该方法包括在加油操作期间测量在给定时间的燃料输送速率，测量在给定时间内的燃料流动路径内的燃料的燃料压力，将测量的燃料压力与数据组中的多个燃料压力值进行比较 包括对应于所述多个燃料压力值的多个实际燃料输送速率值，从与所测量的燃料压力值对应的数据集中检索所述多个实际燃料输送速率值中的一个; 以及将来自燃料计量器的测量燃料输送速率与一个实际燃料输送速率值进行比较，以确定所测量的燃料输送速率是否对应于燃料被分配到车辆的实际燃料输送速率。

公开(公告)号：US20110093118A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-21

申请号：US12580405

申请日：2009-10-16

Applicant: John Steven McSpadden ,  Benjamin T. Siler

Inventor： John Steven McSpadden ,  Benjamin T. Siler

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G01F1/00

CPC classification number: G01F15/063 ,  B67D7/08 ,  B67D7/221 ,  B67D7/34 ,  G01F15/007

Abstract: A system and method of detecting fuel theft at a fuel dispenser. The system has a fluid flow meter, a pulser operatively coupled to said fluid flow meter, and a control system in electrical communication with the pulser. The control system is configured to calculate a flow rate of fuel being dispensed from a gasoline dispenser during a single dispensing transaction. The flow rate is sampled at predetermined time intervals during the single dispensing transaction. The system then compares the sampled flow rates to a predetermined flow rate pattern indicative of potential fraud. A shutoff signal is then provided to the dispenser to stop fuel flow through the dispenser if the sampled flow rates are substantially similar to the predetermined pattern.

Abstract translation: 一种在燃料分配器处检测燃料盗窃的系统和方法。 该系统具有流体流量计，可操作地连接到所述流体流量计的脉冲发生器以及与脉冲发生器电连通的控制系统。 控制系统被配置为在单个分配交易期间计算从汽油分配器分配的燃料的流量。 在单次分配交易期间以预定的时间间隔采样流量。 然后，系统将采样流速与指示潜在欺诈的预定流率模式进行比较。 然后如果采样流速基本上类似于预定模式，则向分配器提供关闭信号以阻止燃料流过分配器。

公开(公告)号：US5514933A

公开(公告)日：1996-05-07

申请号：US191584

申请日：1994-02-03

Applicant: Lester G. Ward ,  Howard M. Myers ,  Walter L. Baker ,  Benjamin T. Siler

Inventor： Lester G. Ward ,  Howard M. Myers ,  Walter L. Baker ,  Benjamin T. Siler

IPC: H01J7/24 ,  H01J17/49 ,  G09G3/10

CPC classification number: H01J17/49 ,  H01J7/24

Abstract: A gas plasma display panel heater device for use with a gas plasma panel display, and methods for using and mounting the same. The gas plasma display panel has a display viewing area, external connection and heather. The gas plasma display heater device includes a thermally conductive layer, preferably a foil or coating, arranged and configured to substantially envelop the gas plasma display panel while not covering the display viewing area. The gas plasma display heater device is operative to conduct heat generated by the heater to other portions of the gas plasma display panel. The plasma display heater further includes a supplemental heater device. The supplemental heater device includes a heating element which is formed from an electrically resistive material such that, when a current is passed through the heating element, the same will generate heat. The supplemental heater also has electrical leads electrically connected with the heating element. The electrical leads are operable to conduct a current through the heating element. The heating element is mounted on a selected portion of the gas plasma display panel, preferably on or near the coldest portion thereof.

Abstract translation: 一种与气体等离子体显示器一起使用的气体等离子体显示面板加热器装置及其使用和安装方法。 气体等离子体显示面板具有显示器观看区域，外部连接和石南花。 气体等离子体显示加热器装置包括导热层，优选箔或涂层，布置和构造成基本上包封气体等离子体显示面板，同时不覆盖显示器观察区域。 气体等离子体显示加热器装置用于将加热器产生的热量传导到气体等离子体显示面板的其它部分。 等离子显示加热器还包括补充加热器装置。 补充加热器装置包括由电阻材料形成的加热元件，使得当电流通过加热元件时，加热元件将产生热量。 补充加热器还具有与加热元件电连接的电引线。 电引线可操作以将电流传导通过加热元件。 加热元件安装在气体等离子体显示面板的选定部分上，优选地在其最冷部分上或附近。

公开(公告)号：US6067476A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-23

申请号：US960712

申请日：1997-10-30

Applicant: Benjamin T. Siler

Inventor： Benjamin T. Siler

IPC: B67D7/08 ,  B67D7/30 ,  B67D7/34 ,  G05B9/02

CPC classification number: B67D7/08 ,  B67D7/303 ,  B67D7/34 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q20/20

Abstract: Apparatus to detect tampering with a totalizing device on a fuel dispenser with a totalizing device acting to keep a running total of fuel dispensed from the fuel dispenser and including an electric circuit containing at least one coil that will emit a magnetic pulse responsive to a condition consistent with proper totalizer operation, the apparatus including an arrangement for sensing the presence of the magnetic pulse and generating a signal responsive thereto and an arrangement for causing an alarm responsive to absence of the magnetic pulse.

Abstract translation: 用于检测在燃料分配器上篡改总量装置的装置，其具有用于保持从燃料分配器分配的燃料的总运行的总计装置，并且包括电路，其包含至少一个线圈，其响应于条件一致地发出磁脉冲 通过适当的累加器操作，该装置包括用于感测磁脉冲的存在并产生响应于此的信号的装置，以及用于响应于不存在磁脉冲引起报警的装置。

公开(公告)号：US07408758B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-05

申请号：US11070701

申请日：2005-03-02

Applicant: Howard M. Myers ,  Thomas J. Park ,  Benjamin T. Siler

Inventor： Howard M. Myers ,  Thomas J. Park ,  Benjamin T. Siler

IPC: H05F3/00

CPC classification number: H05F3/02

Abstract: A fueling environment's safety is improved by adding static charge sensors to the fuel dispenser and its peripherals. The static charge sensors detect static charge proximate the fuel dispenser and provide an indication of the static charge to a threshold detector. If the static charge is above a predetermined threshold, one or more safety devices may be activated to disperse or reduce the amount of hydrocarbon vapors proximate the fuel dispenser. Reduction in the amount of hydrocarbon vapors proximate the fuel dispenser helps reduce the risk of harm from the static charge.

Abstract translation: 通过向燃油分配器及其外围设备添加静电荷传感器来提高加油环境的安全性。 静电荷传感器检测靠近燃料分配器的静电荷，并向阈值检测器提供静电荷的指示。 如果静电量高于预定阈值，则可以启动一个或多个安全装置以分散或减少靠近燃料分配器的碳氢化合物蒸汽的量。 燃料分配器附近的碳氢化合物蒸气量的减少有助于减少静电荷的危害。

公开(公告)号：US4728788A

公开(公告)日：1988-03-01

申请号：US687279

申请日：1984-12-28

Applicant: Howard M. Myers ,  Benjamin T. Siler

Inventor： Howard M. Myers ,  Benjamin T. Siler

IPC: G01D5/36 ,  G01D5/34

CPC classification number: G01D5/36

Abstract: A shaft encoder for deriving a number of pulses indicative of the extent of rotary shaft motion including a disc having plural relatively narrow opaque regions spaced from each other by relatively wide transparent regions. Light from a pair of sources is directed through the regions toward a pair of light detectors. The detectors and regions are such that under normal operation light from the sources is incident on at least one of the detectors. The wide regions have an extent sufficiently great to prevent them from being clogged by dirt and other debris. In response to neither of the detectors having light incident on them, an indication of a failure of the shaft encoder is provided and operation of an accumulator responsive to the number of light transitions incident on the detectors is prevented. Thereby, a fail-safe apparatus is provided in the event of a failure of any of the light sources, the detectors and circuitry responsive thereto.

Abstract translation: 轴编码器，用于导出指示旋转轴运动的程度的脉冲数，包括具有由相对较宽的透明区域彼此间隔开的多个相对较窄的不透明区域的盘。 来自一对光源的光通过这些区域朝向一对光检测器。 检测器和区域使得在正常操作下，来自源的光入射到至少一个检测器。 广泛的区域具有足够大的程度，以防止它们被灰尘和其他碎屑堵塞。 响应于没有入射到它们上的光的检测器，提供了轴编码器故障的指示，并且防止了对入射在检测器上的光跃数的响应的累加器的操作。 因此，在发生任何光源，检测器和电路响应于其的任何电路的故障的情况下，提供故障保护装置。