SCOTT RICHARD INHOFFER
Pilots at Belle Vis Ln, Weissport, PA
License number
Pennsylvania A2410432
Issued Date
Mar 2017
Expiration Date
Sep 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
77 Belle Vista Ln, Weissport, PA 18235
Professional information
Method And System For Preventing Misfueling
US Patent:
2009031, Dec 24, 2009
Filed:
Jun 9, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/135947
Inventors:
Scott Inhoffer - Lehighton PA, US
International Classification:
G08B 17/10
US Classification:
340632
Abstract:
The methods and system of the present invention provide for a means of preventing the introduction of incorrect fuel type into an engine. Data is transmitted wirelessly from a fuel storage apparatus to at least one receiver. In part, the selected data comprises the type of fuel that is required to be introduced into the fuel storage apparatus. Data is also transmitted wirelessly from a fuel dispensing apparatus to the receiver. In this case, the data comprises, in part, the type of fuel present in the fuel dispensing apparatus. The receiver determines whether the type of fuel required to be introduced into the fuel storage apparatus corresponds to the type of fuel present in the fuel dispensing apparatus. If the two types of fuel correspond, i.e., match, fuel is dispensed from the fuel dispensing apparatus into the fuel storage apparatus. If the two types of fuel do not match, the fuel dispensing apparatus is not activated. The receiving apparatus may also provide an indication that the fuel from the fuel dispensing apparatus does not match the type required to be introduced into the fuel storage apparatus. In another embodiment, if the two types of fuel do not match, a cut-off system is activated that stops dispensing of the fuel during the fueling process.