Methods and apparatus for dispensing a consumable energy source to a vehicle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5742229
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08253983

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Methods and apparatus are disclosed for dispensing a consumable energy soe, such as electrical power or liquid fuel, to a vehicle. A vehicle includes apparatus for coupling the vehicle to a dispenser of the consumable energy source. The vehicle further includes a memory and a coupler for bidirectionally coupling the memory to the dispenser of the consumable energy source for transferring information therebetween. Embodiments of the invention describe the transfer of an indicia from the memory to a remote site for use in accounting for an amount of the consumable energy source that is input to the vehicle. Messages and other information, such as advertisements, can be input to the vehicle while coupled to the dispenser. A display is provided for displaying the information to an operator. A data entry device, such as a keyboard, may also be provided for originating information within the vehicle for transmission to a remote site.

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  • INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES OF CONNECTICUT, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Smith, Harry F Newtown, CT 18 2286

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