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Dispensing nozzle having a fuel flow indicator
Assignee: HOUSTON VENTURE PARTNERS Ltd
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Filing: 1992-06-09
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Granted: 1993-10-05
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Expires: 2012-06-09
Abstract
Abstract A fuel flow indicator for use in a nozzle of a fuel dispensing system. A small percentage of the fuel flowing through the nozzle is diverted to a chamber and used to power rotation of a light deflecting member which is viewable to the user through a glass plate installed on the fuel dispensing nozzle.
Inventors
- 👤 W. Dwain Simpson
- 👤 James H. Pyle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:36
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D7/00; B67D7/06; B67D7/56; G; G01; G01P; G01P13/00; G01P13/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A fuel dispensing nozzle comprising a release valve; a main fuel flow channel; a chamber adjacent to said main fuel flow channel and having a window therein; an elongated rotatable member mounted transversely within said chamber, said rotatable member being entirely visible through said window; and means for diverting fuel flow from said main fuel flow channel to the chamber and for causing said diverted fuel flow to move said rotatable member, said means for diverting being installed to divert fuel after said fuel has passed said relapse valve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A fuel dispensing nozzle comprising a release valve; a main fuel flow channel; a chamber adjacent to said main fuel flow channel and having a window therein; an elongated rotatable member mounted transversely within said chamber, said rotatable member being entirely visible through said window; and means for diverting fuel flow from said main fuel flow channel to the chamber and for causing said diverted fuel flow to move said rotatable member, said means for diverting being installed to divert fuel after said fuel has passed said relapse valve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A fuel dispensing nozzle according to claim 1 wherein said rotatable member includes a plurality of fins.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fuel dispensing nozzle of claim 1 wherein said rotatable member is comprised of a fluorescent plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The fuel dispensing nozzle of claim 3 wherein said window is a transparent glass covering said chamber so that said rotatable member is viewable therethrough.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The fuel dispensing nozzle of claim 4 wherein said means for diverting includes a first cavity for allowing fuel to flow to said chamber; and a second cavity for returning said fuel to said main fuel flow channel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
A fuel dispensing nozzle according to claim 4 wherein said means for diverting includes only one cavity arranged between said main flow of fuel and said chamber, said one cavity diverting fuel to said chamber and returning fuel to said main fuel flow channel from said chamber and wherein the entire rotatable member is contained within said chamber.
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