FRANKLIN FUELING SYSTEMS, INC. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150240966 | DROP TUBE SEGMENT - An overfill valve associated with a drop tube segment fluidly connected to a fluid reservoir and a structure for securing drop tube segments are described. The overfill valve includes a valve body positioned within the drop tube segment and, in certain embodiments, a non-contact valve actuator positioned exterior to the drop tube segment and operable to actuate the valve body from an open position to a closed position without requiring any physical penetration through the wall of the drop tube segment. A variety of internal actuators are used to actuate the valve body within the drop tube segment. The structure for securing drop tube segments provides a first drop tube segment with a groove into which the wall of a second drop tube segment can to deformed to seal and fasten the two drop tube segments to each other. | 08-27-2015 |
20140130578 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUSLY MONITORING INTERSTITUAL REGIONS IN GASOLINE STORAGE FACILITIES AND PIPELINES - An underground storage system includes a primary containment unit and a secondary containment unit. The underground storage system further includes a leak detection system which is fluidly connected to the secondary containment system, and which is adapted to detect fluid leaks in the primary containment system and the secondary containment system. | 05-15-2014 |
20140130575 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTRICALLY INDICATING A GAS CHARACTERISTIC - An apparatus for generating a signal representing one of the density and the pressure of gas within a high voltage circuit breaker based on a dial position of a pressure switch includes a clip configured to mechanically couple to the dial, the clip including a magnet, and lens assembled into the switch between the switch housing and an outer component of the switch. The lens includes a sensor positioned within a cavity of the lens in alignment with the clip magnet to detect the position of the pressure switch dial from a magnetic orientation of the magnet, and circuitry for converting the detected position into an electric signal. | 05-15-2014 |
20140096057 | FUEL DELIVERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A console for a fuel delivery management system, including a processor, a touch-sensitive display, a plurality of ports configured to facilitate communications with a plurality of lines, tanks, containments, sensors and pumps, and a memory including a plurality of instructions which when executed by the processor cause the console to generate a home screen on the display, the home screen having a quick jump menu icon which when activated by a user, causes the processor to generate a navigation window on the home screen, the navigation window including a plurality of function icons, each corresponding to a function screen, wherein activation of one of the plurality of function icons causes the processor to generate a function screen including a graphic indication of a parameter of one of the plurality of lines, tanks, containments, sensors and pumps. | 04-03-2014 |
20140076421 | OVERFILL PREVENTION VALVE - An overfill valve associated with a drop tube segment fluidly connected to a fluid reservoir is described. The overfill valve includes a valve body positioned within the drop tube segment and a non-contact valve actuator positioned exterior to the drop tube segment and operable to actuate the valve body from an open position to a closed position without requiring any physical penetration through the wall of the drop tube segment. The non-contact valve actuator has a first position in which the non-contact valve actuator does not actuate the valve body from the open position to the closed position in a second position, achieved when the liquid reservoir reaches a predetermined level approaching the capacity of the liquid reservoir, the non-contact valve actuator actuating the valve body from the open position to the closed position when the non-contact valve actuator obtains the second position. | 03-20-2014 |
20140076033 | METHOD FOR DETECTING A LEAK IN A FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - A leak detection system is provided for detecting a leak in a fuel line. A controller determines the presence of a leak in the fuel line based on an analysis of data obtained from individual leak tests performed on the fuel line, the individual leak tests may span one or more fuel delivery events. | 03-20-2014 |
20140053943 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LIMITING ACIDIC CORROSION IN FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEMS - A method and apparatus are provided for monitoring a fuel delivery system to limit acidic corrosion. An exemplary monitoring system includes a controller, at least one monitor, and an output. The monitoring system may collect and analyze data indicative of a corrosive environment in the fuel delivery system. The monitoring system may also automatically warn an operator of the fueling station of the corrosive environment so that the operator can take preventative or corrective action. | 02-27-2014 |
20130233442 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING FOR A RESTRICTION IN A STAGE II FUEL VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM - Systems and methods for detecting a failure in a Stage II fuel vapor recovery system are disclosed. An exemplary failure is a restriction in the vapor recovery system. In one detection system dispensing points may be flagged if it is determined that there has been a series of detected A/L ratios at the respective dispensing point below a first threshold. Further, an estimated ORVR penetration percentage may be determined for each dispensing point. In a second detection system an average A/L ratio for each dispensing point may be determined. The average A/L ratio may be an approximation of the average A/L ratio for non-ORVR transactions. | 09-12-2013 |
20130215548 | MOISTURE MONITORING SYSTEM - A monitoring system for an enclosure having an arc quenching gas includes at least one fluid characteristic sensor in fluid communication with an interior the enclosure, and an electronic controller operatively coupled to the at least one fluid characteristic sensor. The electronic controller forecasts a maintenance event based on values received from the at least one fluid characteristic sensor. | 08-22-2013 |
20130110419 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING FOR LEAKS IN A STAGE II FUEL VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM | 05-02-2013 |
20130076020 | SPLIT TEST BOOT - A boot assembly that reliably seals the secondary containment area utilizing a split boot device that can be installed without disconnecting the primary piping is disclosed. The seal includes first and second containment housings, each supporting a pair of partial ring shaped seals. The containment housings can be positioned about the primary and secondary pipes from opposing sides thereof so that disconnection of the primary pipe is not required to secure the seal in place. A clamp secures the first containment housing relative to the second containment housing in a secured position in which a first pair of partial ring seals associated with the first containment housing and a second pair of partial ring shaped seals associated with the second containment housing cooperate to form a pair of continuous ring shaped sealing surfaces including a first continuous ring shaped sealing surface including one of the first pair of partial ring shaped seals and one of the second pair of partial ring shaped seals, and a second continuous ring shaped sealing surface including a second one of the first pair of partial ring shaped seals and a second one of the second pair of partial ring shaped seals. | 03-28-2013 |
20120306656 | GAS DENSITY MONITORING SYSTEM - A circuit breaker monitoring system may monitor both at least one gas characteristic of a gas surrounding the circuit breaker and at least one fault arc energy characteristic. The monitored characteristics may be used to forecast maintenance events. The monitored characteristics may be used to control the operation of the circuit breaker. | 12-06-2012 |
20120261437 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREVENTION AND DETECTION OF PHASE SEPARATION IN STORAGE TANKS - The present disclosure relates to a fuel delivery system and method for preventing and detecting phase separation in fuel storage tanks. Before phase separation occurs, the fuel delivery system may automatically warn a gas station operator to take preventative action. After phase separation occurs, the fuel delivery system may automatically shut down and warn the gas station operator to take corrective action. | 10-18-2012 |
20120160367 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING FOR A RESTRICTION IN A STAGE II FUEL VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM - Systems and methods for detecting a failure in a Stage II fuel vapor recovery system are disclosed. An exemplary failure is a restriction in the vapor recovery system. In one detection system dispensing points may be flagged if it is determined that there has been a series of detected A/L ratios at the respective dispensing point below a first threshold. Further, an estimated ORVR penetration percentage may be determined for each dispensing point. In a second detection system an average A/L ratio for each dispensing point may be determined. The average A/L ratio may be an approximation of the average A/L ratio for non-ORVR transactions. | 06-28-2012 |
20120145933 | LIQUID FILLED PRESSURE/VACUUM VALVE FOR PETROLEUM UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS - A liquid filled pressure/vacuum valve for underground storage tanks has a body having an inlet coupled to the UST and an outlet coupled to atmosphere. The valve has a suction zone disposed in the body and fluidly coupled to the inlet. The valve has a pressure zone disposed in the body and fluidly coupled to the outlet, with the suction zone in fluid communication with the pressure zone. The valve has a separator disposed in fluid communication with the outlet and the pressure zone, and a fluid that flows between the suction zone and pressure zone. The flow of fluid is determined by an increased force due to a pressure differential between the suction zone and pressure zone. | 06-14-2012 |
20120067109 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUSLY MONITORING INTERSTITIAL REGIONS IN GASOLINE STORAGE FACILITIES AND PIPELINES - An underground storage system includes a primary containment unit and a secondary containment unit. The underground storage system further includes a leak detection system which is fluidly connected to the secondary containment system, and which is adapted to detect fluid leaks in the primary containment system and the secondary containment system. | 03-22-2012 |
20110308624 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CONSERVING ENERGY IN FUELING APPLICATIONS - A fuel delivery system is provided including one or more pump assemblies and one or more controllers configured to control the one or more pump assemblies. The fuel delivery system may conserve energy by selectively activating the one or more pump assemblies and the one or more controllers. | 12-22-2011 |
20110272063 | FUEL DISPENSING NOZZLE - A fluid dispensing nozzle includes a removable valve subassembly that controls the flow of fluid and the recovery of fluid vapor through the body of the nozzle. The subassembly may be pre-assembled and installed within a nozzle body as a single unit. The nozzle may include a vacuum-driven automatic shut-off system which prevents fluid from flowing through the nozzle when the downstream end of the nozzle spout is submerged. The shutoff system may also be magnetically actuated to allow for dry testing in which the automatic shut-off functionality is testing without dispensation of fluid. | 11-10-2011 |
20110233924 | ENTRY BOOT - An entry boot that provides a fluid-tight seal between a pipe and a sump wall, wherein some of the components of the entry boot are detachable. | 09-29-2011 |
20110219860 | FUEL DISPENSING NOZZLE - A fluid dispensing nozzle includes a removable valve subassembly that controls the flow of fluid and the recovery of fluid vapor through the body of the nozzle. The subassembly may be pre-assembled and installed within a nozzle body as a single unit. The nozzle may include a vacuum-driven automatic shut-off system which prevents fluid from flowing through the nozzle when the downstream end of the nozzle spout is submerged. The shutoff system may also be magnetically actuated to allow for dry testing in which the automatic shut-off functionality is testing without dispensation of fluid. | 09-15-2011 |
20110090088 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTION OF PHASE SEPARATION IN STORAGE TANKS - A system and method for detecting phase separation in storage tanks is provided. At least one float has a density calibrated to detect a density differential among surrounding fluids. The float is buoyant on a relatively more dense lower layer of fluid such as phase separated fuel or pure water, while remaining submerged in a relatively less dense upper layer of fluid such as a gasoline/ethanol blend. A detection device sends a signal when the float rises or falls above or below a preset acceptable level. | 04-21-2011 |
20110089071 | SPILL CONTAINMENT SYSTEM - A spill containment system is attachable to a riser pipe with an axially moveable seal. The spill containment system allows access to a drop tube in the riser pipe via a removable liquid communication assembly. The spill containment system includes a sealed interstitial space, which remains sealed during installation, service and use of the system. The spill containment system is protected by a weather resistant cover assembly. | 04-21-2011 |
20100288019 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING A LEAK IN A FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - A leak detection system is provided for detecting a leak in a fuel line. A controller determines the presence of a leak in the fuel line based on an analysis of data obtained from individual leak tests performed on the fuel line, the individual leak tests may span one or more fuel delivery events. | 11-18-2010 |
20100206393 | FUEL DISPENSER SUMP - A sump for a fuel dispenser which allows wiring to pass from beneath the ground vertically upwards through the footprint of the fuel dispenser without compromising a wall of the sump and without providing access to the ground positioned beneath the footprint of the fuel dispenser for a fluid contained within the fuel dispenser, including fuel leaks from the piping contained within the dispenser. In an exemplary embodiment, a sump frame is provided which mates with an open upper portion of the sump which provides access to the sump. The portion of the frame extending over the opening to the sump is generally open, allowing passage of fluids from within the fuel dispenser to the sump. The sump frame further includes a conduit entry frame adapter which extends beyond the perimeter of the sump, but which is positioned within the footprint of the fuel dispenser. A wiring conduit is formed in the conduit entry frame adapter so that wiring may be passed from beneath the footprint of the fuel dispenser vertically upward into the fuel dispenser, without compromising a wall forming the sump. Fluid within the fuel dispenser will fall downwardly either into the sump opening or into contact with the conduit entry frame adapter. In one exemplary embodiment, the conduit entry frame adapter is sloped downwardly toward the sump opening so that fluid contacting the conduit entry frame adapter will flow via gravity into the sump. | 08-19-2010 |
20100013646 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUSLY MONITORING INTERSTITIAL REGIONS IN GASOLINE STORAGE FACILITIES AND PIPELINES - An underground storage system includes a primary containment unit and a secondary containment unit arranged to sealingly encompass the primary containment unit. The underground storage system further includes a leak detection system which is fluidly connected to the secondary containment system, and which is adapted to detect fluid leaks in the primary containment system and the secondary containment system. | 01-21-2010 |
20090293847 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING FOR A RESTRICTION IN A STAGE II FUEL VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM - A system and method for detecting a failure in a Stage II fuel vapor recovery system is disclosed. | 12-03-2009 |
20090293592 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING FOR LEAKS IN A STAGE II FUEL VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM - A system and method for detecting a leak in a Stage II vapor recovery system is disclosed. The system may monitor the Stage II vapor recovery system for the occurrence of quiet times and record pressure data during those quiet times. The system may make a determination of a leak based on the evaluation of the pressure data from a plurality of the quiet times. | 12-03-2009 |
20090136286 | Entry Boot - An entry boot that provides a fluid-tight seal between a pipe and a sump wall, wherein some of the components of the entry boot are detachable. | 05-28-2009 |
20090045925 | System, Apparatus, and Method for Communicating Sensor Information of a System Component that is Disposed in a Hazardous Location - A system, apparatus, and method for communicating sensor information of a system component that is disposed in a hazardous location to a system controller including using an advanced hazardous location monitor/controller apparatus (data concentrator) along with power line communications to communicate diagnostic information obtained from a sensor located in a hazardous area to a central monitor/controller located in a non-hazardous area so that in-station diagnostics can be performed. | 02-19-2009 |