A method whereby a mobile fuel station may refuel vehicles is disclosed. Fuel reservoirs are provided in a mobile fuel station that may store fuel and dispense fuel through a hybrid fuel line. Fuel nozzles are provided which can be detachably connected to the hybrid fuel line and can measure and display fuel dispensed from the mobile fuel station. Communication devices and a network are provided that allow a vehicle and a mobile fuel station to communicate location and status information wirelessly with the network. The network uses vehicle location data to create an optimized fueling path and predict vehicle refueling locations. A prepay deposit account or other automatic payment services that allow refueling and maintenance services to be provided at a user's convenience are also disclosed and claimed herein.

A device used for pressing air and/or tire sealant into a tire. The device has a device filled with tire sealant, a compression part, a vent port, a fluid port, a linkage and a socket which can be connected to the vent port or the fluid port by the linkage part, so as to supply compressed air generated by the compression part either to the device filled with tire sealant, so as to pump the tire sealant out of the fluid port and into the tire, or to the vent port, so as to pump air into the tire.

A device used for pressing air and/or tire sealant into a tire. The device has a device filled with tire sealant, a compression part, a vent port, a fluid port, a linkage and a socket which can be connected to the vent port or the fluid port by the linkage part, so as to supply compressed air generated by the compression part either to the device filled with tire sealant, so as to pump the tire sealant out of the fluid port and into the tire, or to the vent port, so as to pump air into the tire.

A control valve assembly that includes: an inlet for receiving compressed air from a supply line; an outlet for supplying compressed air to a transfer line; and a control valve for selectively placing the inlet in fluid communication with the outlet. The control valve assembly is configured to be removably disposed in a wheel hub. In addition, the control valve has a filter for filtering air moving between the supply line and the transfer line.

A tire inflation system for a small trailer may include a fluid pressure source mountable to the trailer, and fluid conduits providing sealed fluid communication between the fluid pressure source and the small trailer's pneumatic tires. The system may further include a fluid connector configured for connection to an external fluid power source.

A tire inflation system for a small trailer may include a fluid pressure source mountable to the trailer, and fluid conduits providing sealed fluid communication between the fluid pressure source and the small trailer's pneumatic tires. The system may further include a fluid connector configured for connection to an external fluid power source.

An apparatus (10) for the introduction of pressurized air and/or sealant into a tire comprising a source of pressurized air having an outlet (26), a container (14) containing the sealant which can be secured relative to a housing (12) of the source of pressurized air and which can be connected to the outlet of the source of pressurized air via an inlet (22), a hose (16) which is connected at a first end to an outlet of the container that is facing in an outlet direction and which has a second end that can be connected to the tire, wherein the housing of the source of pressurized air comprises a first vertical wall (30), with respect to which at least the outlet of the container is arranged laterally in a secured position and further comprises a second vertical wall (34) having means for guiding the hose and which is adjacent at least substantially at a right angle to the first housing wall, wherein, in its position in which the container is secured at the housing, the outlet direction of the container extends in parallel to the first vertical wall and, in a storage state, the hose is guided in parallel to the first housing wall at least for a certain distance starting from the outlet of the container and in the direction toward the second vertical housing wall and then along the second vertical housing wall.

An apparatus (10) for the introduction of pressurized air and/or sealant into a tire comprising a source of pressurized air having an outlet (26), a container (14) containing the sealant which can be secured relative to a housing (12) of the source of pressurized air and which can be connected to the outlet of the source of pressurized air via an inlet (22), a hose (16) which is connected at a first end to an outlet of the container that is facing in an outlet direction and which has a second end that can be connected to the tire, wherein the housing of the source of pressurized air comprises a first vertical wall (30), with respect to which at least the outlet of the container is arranged laterally in a secured position and further comprises a second vertical wall (34) having means for guiding the hose and which is adjacent at least substantially at a right angle to the first housing wall, wherein, in its position in which the container is secured at the housing, the outlet direction of the container extends in parallel to the first vertical wall and, in a storage state, the hose is guided in parallel to the first housing wall at least for a certain distance starting from the outlet of the container and in the direction toward the second vertical housing wall and then along the second vertical housing wall.

An air compressor includes a box and a compressor unit installed in the box. The box is provided with a connection socket. The compressor unit has an air outlet exposed to the connection socket of the box. An external device, such as a hose or a sealant bottle, can be firmly and detachably assembled onto the connection socket of the box, and can be connected between the outlet of the compressor unit and the air nozzle of a tire, so that the tire can be inflated or repaired safely and effectively.

An air compressor includes a box and a compressor unit installed in the box. The box is provided with a connection socket. The compressor unit has an air outlet exposed to the connection socket of the box. An external device, such as a hose or a sealant bottle, can be firmly and detachably assembled onto the connection socket of the box, and can be connected between the outlet of the compressor unit and the air nozzle of a tire, so that the tire can be inflated or repaired safely and effectively.