TOMMY EMBLEY
Transportation at 67, Anchorage, AK

5596501, Jan 21, 1997

Jul 19, 1995

8/504250

Timothy J. Comer - Anchorage AK
Tommy J. Embley - Anchorage AK
Eugene Mastej - Eagle River AK
Dorothy S. D. Wilson - Anchorage AK

Powerplant Fuel Modules, LLC - Anchorage AK

G07G 0114, G06F 1760

36446423

A system for dispensing fuel at remote locations includes an operations control center and a plurality of remotely located fuel dispensing modules in wireless communication therewith using a telemetry-based communications system. The modules can operate independently of each other and 24-hours a day without the necessity of an on-site attendant and preferably without connection to commercial power and telephone lines. The modules can also operate for weeks or months at a time without being refueled and in remote locations which are subject to severe adverse weather conditions. The operations control center processes information relating to the dispensing of fuel and authorizes the dispensing of fuel at the modules upon receipt of payment information therefrom by generating and transmitting approval information to the modules. A fuel module preferably includes a transportable and multi-compartment housing, an above-ground multi-section fuel tank in the housing and a dispenser for dispensing fuel from the fuel tank upon receipt of payment information from a customer. Motion detectors are also provided to generate a motion-detect signal upon detection of motion external to the module housing, which can indicate the arrival of a customer.