US Patent No: 6,571,151
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Wireless nozzle interface for a fuel dispenser
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May 27, 2003
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Mar 6, 1998
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09/036,112
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Abstract
The present invention provides an intelligent nozzle having a communication system capable of wireless, remote communications with an associated dispenser. Information may be transmitted from the dispenser to the nozzle to facilitate nozzle control or display to a customer, and information received at the nozzle may be transmitted to the dispenser for further processing or display.
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| 5,604,681 Coupler identification systems | 20 | 1994 | |
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| 5,359,522 Fluid delivery control apparatus | 118 | 1993 | |
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| 6,116,298 Fueling system | 16 | 1999 | |
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| 5,381,962 Remote controlled spraying device | 13 | 1993 | |
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| 5,654,497 Motor vehicle fuel analyzer | 51 | 1996 | |
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| 4,934,419 Fleet data monitoring system | 87 | 1988 | |
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| 4,469,149 Monitored delivery systems | 99 | 1982 | |
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