B67D7/348

Systems and methods for generating a one-time use token for item purchase

Systems and methods are disclosed for payment system that uses one-time use tokens for securely facilitating and controlling user purchases using company funds. A user (e.g., driver) may generate a request to make a purchase using a user application. The request may be sent to a server running a payment system that may generate a one-time use token for the purchase of an item (e.g., fuel). The one-time use token may have an expiration time and may only be redeemable at certain locations (e.g., fueling stations) that have been preapproved. The system may send the user application running on the user device the token for purchasing fuel and approved locations. The user may input the token to a controller at an approved location which may request that the server authenticate the token and approve the purchase. Once authenticated and approved, the controller may permit the purchase of the desired item.

Aircraft refueling safety system

A system ensures the correct type of fuel is dispensed in an aircraft while removing the introduction of human error in the refueling process. The system includes an RFID tag disposed at one or more aircraft that electronically stores data such as engine type, engine hours, fuel type, tail number, and pilot/subscriber data for the aircraft on which the RFID tag is disposed. An RFID reader is disposed at or near a fuel dispensing mechanism, such as a fuel truck or tank. A signal indicative of fuel type is emitted from the RFID tag to the RFID reader. RFID tags on aircraft that are enrolled in the system's subscription service enable aircraft to be recognized by a module operating the fuel dispensing mechanism. Based on a comparison performed by the module, authorization to begin fueling is either permitted or declined.

System and method for on-demand fueling of vehicles with an electrically operated mobile cart
11618668 · 2023-04-04 ·

A system, apparatus and method for on-demand fueling of vehicles with a mobile, motorized handcart including a cart body coupled with a fuel tank, a plurality of wheels operatively connected to the cart body, the wheels operable with a motorized traction system, a steering handle operatively connected to the cart body and including controls for controlling the motorized traction system, a coupling system for securely coupling the cart body to the fuel tank, a hose and a nozzle, a spill guard surrounding the nozzle, an electric pump for pumping fuel from the fuel tank to the customer vehicle via the hose and nozzle, and a display dock disposed on the cart body, the display dock configured to dock a computing device configured to display fueling parameters based on a customer fuel request received via a communications network.

Control systems for liquid product delivery vehicles
11807514 · 2023-11-07 · ·

A product delivery vehicle system includes a product delivery vehicle with at least one tank compartment. The system includes an internal valve fluidly coupled to the tank compartment, a control valve, and an air system comprising a main air valve and a solenoid valve fluidly coupled to the main air valve and to the internal valve. The solenoid valve is operable to open and close the internal valve. The system includes an electronic control unit communicatively coupled to the control valve, the main air valve, and the solenoid valve. The system includes a tank tag reader operable to read a tank tag and transmit a tank tag indicator associated with the tank tag, the tank tag indicator indicative of a stored liquid type in a distribution tank. The electronic control unit may maintain the internal valve closed and the control valve locked when a product type mismatch is detected.

System and method for operating a fuel dispensing apparatus

Smart fuel dispensing techniques utilize telematics data to initiate fueling sessions. Techniques can receive telematics data including identification data for a vehicle, determine a fuel type based on the vehicle identification data, determine a scope of fueling permissions associated with the vehicle identification data, and initiate a fueling session based on the scope of fueling permissions.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ON-DEMAND FUELING OF VEHICLES WITH AN ELECTRICALLY OPERATED MOBILE CART
20220315409 · 2022-10-06 ·

A system, apparatus and method for on-demand fueling of vehicles with a mobile, motorized handcart including a cart body coupled with a fuel tank, a plurality of wheels operatively connected to the cart body, the wheels operable with a motorized traction system, a steering handle operatively connected to the cart body and including controls for controlling the motorized traction system, a coupling system for securely coupling the cart body to the fuel tank, a hose and a nozzle, a spill guard surrounding the nozzle, an electric pump for pumping fuel from the fuel tank to the customer vehicle via the hose and nozzle, and a display dock disposed on the cart body, the display dock configured to dock a computing device configured to display fueling parameters based on a customer fuel request received via a communications network.

Systems and methods for managing refueling interactions

System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to controlling a fuel dispenser. In one embodiment, a method of controlling a fuel dispenser includes broadcasting a pairing signal to a vehicle, receiving, from the vehicle, a confirmation signal confirming completion of a pairing process between the fuel dispenser and the vehicle, transmitting, subsequent to the confirmation signal, a disable signal to the vehicle in response to data from one or more proximity sensors indicating that the vehicle is within a threshold range and a determination that the vehicle is refueling, and transmitting an enable signal to the vehicle in response to a determination that the vehicle is no longer refueling. The disable signal disables a moving capability of the vehicle, and the enable signal restores the moving capability of the vehicle.

Securing Product Storage Tanks Against Unauthorized Delivery
20220091621 · 2022-03-24 ·

A system and method prevent product-type contamination in a bulk liquid storage tank. A control unit receives an indication of a storage product type in the bulk storage and a delivery product type in the tanker truck. The control unit compares the delivery product type with the storage product type and controls delivery based on a result of the comparison.

SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE DISPENSING OF FUEL OR THE LIKE IN A VENDING APPARATUS, PARTICULARLY FOR PRIVATE USE
20220092906 · 2022-03-24 · ·

A system for controlling the dispensing of fuel or the like in a vending apparatus, particularly for private use, comprising one or more dispensing assemblies, one or more mobile processing devices, and a central remote processing device, the mobile devices being configured to transmit data originating from the dispensing assemblies toward the central remote device.

Each dispensing assembly comprises an electronic controller and dispensing element which comprise an electric pump, the electronic controller being configured to control electronically the electric pump of the dispensing element on the basis of the occurrence of an operating condition of the electrical and/or hydraulic type of the dispensing element of the dispensing assembly.

Fluid management system and fluid dispenser

A fluid management system includes a fluid management controller and a fluid dispenser. The controller authorizes control of the one or more fluid management components over a wireless interface. A dispensing meter can be activated by an authentication device. The fluid meter includes a cartridge valve with a valve cartridge and a valve stem. The cartridge valve guides the valve stem and provides the only sealing surface for the dynamic seals and control seal disposed on the valve stem. The handheld meter dispenses through a nozzle, which includes an overmolded stem tip that generates a laminar fluid flow as the fluid exits the nozzle. The handheld fluid meter includes circuitry configured to invert the orientation of a visual output provided by a display of the handheld fluid meter to facilitate installation of the handheld fluid meter for use in an oil bar application.