EP0440299A1
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System for electronic data communication between two fluid reservoirs.
Assignee: Shell Internationale Research Maatschappij BV
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Filing: 1991-01-28
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2011-01-28
Abstract
Abstract A system for electronic data communication between two fluid reservoirs (15) interconnected by a conducting hose (11) for transferring fluid between said reservoirs. The system comprises a first electronic communication device (21) and a second electronic communication device (41) which is in communication with said first device via the hose. At least one electronic safety barrier (23,43) is provided, which safety barrier interconnects one of said communication devices and the hose.
Inventors
- 👤 Johan Van Der Steen
- 👤 Sicco Dwars
- 👤 Caspar Verhaagen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:13
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D7/00; B67D7/06; B67D7/32; B67D7/34; B67D7/344; B67D7/348
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
A system for electronic data communication between two fluid reservoirs interconnected by a conducting hose for transferring fluid between said reservoirs, characterized by: - a first electronic communication device; - a second electronic communication device which is in communication with said first device via the hose; and - at least one electronic safety barrier, which safety barrier interconnects one of said communication devices and the hose.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
35 words
The system as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that a first safety barrier interconnects the first communication device and the hose, and a second safety barrier interconnects the second communication device and the hose.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized by a third electronic safety barrier interconnecting the first communication device and means for controlling transfer of fluid through the hose, said means being electronically controlled by the second communication device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The system as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that the third safety barrier is further connected to an overfill detector provided at a first reservoir, said means being further electronically controlled by the overfill detector.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The system as claimed in claim 3 or 4, characterized in that said means for controlling transfer of fluid through the hose comprises an electronically controlled valve provided at an inlet of the first reservoir.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
36 words
The system as claimed in any one of claims 3-5, characterized in that said means for controlling transfer of fluid through the hose comprises an electronically controlled pump provided at an outlet of a second reservoir.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
38 words
The system as claimed in any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that said first communication device is an electronic interrogator, and said second communication device is an electronic label containing relevant information on the second fluid reservoir.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
29 words
The system as claimed in any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that the first reservoir is a road tanker, and the second reservoir is a fuel depot tank.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
29 words
The system as claimed in any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that the first reservoir is a road tanker, and the second reservoir is a fuel retail tank.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
23 words
The system as claimed in any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that the safety barrier is a Zener barrier comprising Zener diodes.
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