Patents Assigned to FUEL AUTOMATION STATION, LLC
  • Patent number: 12091307
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system includes a distribution station moveable between a first location and a second location, a pump on the distribution station, at least one manifold on the distribution station and fluidly connected with the pump, a plurality of hoses connected with the at least one manifold, each of the hoses including a tube and a protective sleeve that circumscribes the tube, a plurality of valves on the distribution station, each of the valves situated between the at least one manifold and a respective different one of the hoses, a plurality of fluid level sensors, each of the fluid level sensors being associated a respective different one of the hoses, and a plurality of sensor communication lines. Each of the sensor communication lines is connected or connectable with a respective different one of the fluid level sensors. Each of the sensor communication lines is routed with a respective different one of the hoses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: FUEL AUTOMATION STATION, LLC
    Inventor: Ricky Dean Shock
  • Patent number: 11827421
    Abstract: A fuel cap assembly according to an example of the present disclosure includes a fuel cap and a pipe stub that extends from the fuel cap and defines a first internal passage. A sensor element and a fuel tube are adjacent to each other and both extend from the fuel cap through the first internal passage. A cylindrical coupler is composed of an elastomer and defines a second internal passage that extends between an inlet port and an outlet port. The inlet port has a first inner diameter and the pipe stub is receivable into the inlet port. The outlet port has a second inner diameter that differs from the first inner diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Fuel Automation Station, LLC
    Inventor: Ricky Dean Shock
  • Patent number: 11377341
    Abstract: A distribution station includes a mobile trailer and a delivery system. The delivery system includes a pump, a manifold fluidly connected with the pump, reels, hoses, valves situated between the manifold and a respective different one of the hoses, and fluid level sensors. There is also an additive injector fluidly connected with the delivery system and operable to introduce controlled amounts of an additive into the delivery system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: FUEL AUTOMATION STATION, LLC
    Inventor: Ricky Dean Shock
  • Patent number: 11267689
    Abstract: A distribution station includes a mobile trailer and first and second pumps on the trailer. At least one manifold on the mobile trailer is fluidly connected with the first pump. A plurality of first reels on the mobile trailer are fluidly connected with the at least one manifold. A plurality of first hoses are connected with different ones of the first reels. A plurality of first valves on the mobile trailer are situated between the manifold and respective different ones of the first reels. A plurality of fluid level sensors are associated with different ones of the first hoses. A second reel is not fluidly connected with the manifold, and is fluidly connected with the second pump. A second hose is connected with the second reel that has a manual pump handle, and a controller is configured to individually open and close the valves responsive to the fluid level sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: FUEL AUTOMATION STATION, LLC.
    Inventor: Ricky Dean Shock
  • Patent number: 11261079
    Abstract: A distribution station includes a mobile trailer, a pump on the mobile trailer, a manifold on the mobile trailer and connected with the pump, a plurality of hoses in communication with the manifold, and a plurality of valves on the mobile trailer. Each of the valves is situated between the manifold and a respective different one of the hoses. Each of a plurality of fluid level sensors is associated with a respective different one of the hoses. The fluid level sensors are operable to detect respective different fluid levels. A controller is configured to operate the valves responsive to signals from the fluid level sensors, activate and deactivate the pump, identify whether there is a risk condition based upon at least one variable operating parameter, and deactivate the pump responsive to the risk condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: FUEL AUTOMATION STATION, LLC
    Inventor: Ricky Dean Shock
  • Patent number: 11142449
    Abstract: An example fuel cap assembly includes a fuel cap, a sensor element extending from the fuel cap, and a fuel tube extending from the fuel cap next to the sensor element. The fuel tube includes an outlet end having at least one side-diverting fuel outlet that extends through a sidewall of the fuel tube. A fuel cap assembly kit and method of filling a fuel tank are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: FUEL AUTOMATION STATION, LLC
    Inventor: Ricky Dean Shock
  • Patent number: 11124407
    Abstract: A distribution station includes a mobile trailer, a pump on the mobile trailer, at least one manifold on the mobile trailer and fluidly connected with the pump, a plurality of reels on the mobile trailer, and at least one fluid storage tank extending under the reels. A plurality of hoses are connected with a different one of the reels. A plurality of valves on the mobile trailer are situated between the at least one manifold and a respective different one of the reels. A plurality of fluid level sensors are associated with a different one of the hoses, and a controller is configured to individually open and close the valves responsive to the fluid level sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: FUEL AUTOMATION STATION, LLC.
    Inventors: Michael Meredith, Garrett Walther
  • Patent number: 10974955
    Abstract: A distribution station includes a container, a pump, first and second manifolds fluidly connected with the pump, reels, hoses, valves, fluid level sensors, and a controller. Each hose is connected with a different one of the reels. A portion of the reels are connected to be fed from the first manifold and another portion of the reels are connected to be fed from the second manifold. Each valve is situated between one of the first or second manifolds and a respective different one of the reels. Each fluid level sensor is associated with a different one of the hoses. The controller is configured to individually open and close the valves responsive to the fluid level sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: FUEL AUTOMATION STATION, LLC
    Inventor: Ricky Dean Shock
  • Patent number: 10954117
    Abstract: A distribution station includes a plurality of pneumatic valves on a mobile structure. Each pneumatic valve is situated between a manifold and a reel of a plurality of reels. A plurality of secondary valves are connected by an air or gas line to corresponding ones of the pneumatic valves. Each secondary valve is operable between open and closed positions to permit air or gas flow to the corresponding pneumatic valve to open and close the pneumatic valve. A controller is configured to individually open and close the secondary valves responsive to fluid level sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: FUEL AUTOMATION STATION, LLC.
    Inventors: Ricky Dean Shock, Michael Webber
  • Patent number: 10926996
    Abstract: A distribution station includes an adjustable feed network that connects first and second pumps with first and second manifolds. The network is switchable between first and second configurations. In the first configuration a first pump is fluidly connected with the first manifold and fluidly disconnected from the second manifold. Concurrently, the second pump is fluidly connected to the second manifold and is fluidly disconnected from the first manifold. In the second configuration the first pump is fluidly connected with the second manifold and fluidly disconnected from the first manifold, and the second pump is fluidly disconnected from the first and second manifolds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: FUEL AUTOMATION STATION, LLC.
    Inventor: Ricky Dean Shock
  • Patent number: 10830031
    Abstract: A distribution station includes a mobile trailer, a pump on the mobile trailer, at least one manifold on the mobile trailer and fluidly connected with the pump, and a plurality of reels on the mobile trailer. A plurality of hoses are connected with different ones of the reels. A plurality of valves on the mobile trailer are situated between the manifold and respective different ones of the reels. A plurality of fluid level sensors are associated with different ones of the hoses. A controller is configured to individually open and close the valves responsive to the fluid level sensors, and a satellite dish is mounted on the mobile trailer. The satellite dish is moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: FUEL AUTOMATION STATION, LLC.
    Inventor: Ricky Dean Shock
  • Patent number: 10815118
    Abstract: A distribution station includes a mobile trailer, a pump, a manifold connected with the pump, reels, flow passages connected to the manifold and running through the reels, hoses, connected the flow passages via the reels, valves situated between the manifold and the reels and operable to control fluid flow through the flow passages, fluid level sensors connected or connectable with the hoses, and a controller configured to operate the valves responsive to fluid level thresholds to control fluid flow to the hoses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: FUEL AUTOMATION STATION, LLC
    Inventor: Ricky Dean Shock
  • Patent number: 10752323
    Abstract: A marine distribution vessel includes a barge that fuel tanks and lubricant tanks, and a distribution station disposed on the barge and connected with the fuel tanks and the lubricant tanks. The distribution station includes a fuel pump and a fuel line that connects the fuel tanks with the fuel pump, a lubricant pump and lubricant lines that connect the lubricant tanks with the lubricant pump, a fuel flow meter disposed in the fuel line, an automated fuel valve disposed in the fuel line, a lubricant flow meter disposed in the lubricant lines, automated lubricant valves disposed in the lubricant lines, and a computerized controller electrically connected with the fuel flow meter, the lubricant flow meter, the automated fuel valve, the automated lubricant valves, the fuel pump, and the lubricant pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Fuel Automation Station, LLC
    Inventors: Ricky Dean Shock, Brayden Gregory Berson, Jonathan H. Brown, Frederick McKenzie Dyson
  • Patent number: 10717639
    Abstract: An auxiliary distribution station is configured to be used in cooperation with a primary distribution station. The auxiliary distribution system includes a mobile vehicle, an auxiliary hose reel and auxiliary hose, a lift, a tank, a pump, an auxiliary meter, and a tank hose. The auxiliary hose is configured to be fluidly connected with a hose of the primary distribution station. The lift is configured to move and deploy the auxiliary hose reel from the mobile vehicle. The pump is operable to pump fluid from the tank, through the meter, and through the tank hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: FUEL AUTOMATION STATION, LLC.
    Inventor: Garrett Walther
  • Patent number: 10705547
    Abstract: A distribution station includes a mobile trailer, a pump on the mobile trailer, a manifold on the mobile trailer and connected with the pump, a plurality of hoses connected with the manifold, a plurality of valves on the mobile trailer, each of the valves situated between the manifold and a respective different one of the hoses, a plurality of guided wave radar level sensors, each of the guided wave radar level sensors being associated with a respective different one of the hoses, and a controller configured to communicate with the guided wave radar level sensors and operate the valves responsive to signals from the guided wave radar level sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: FUEL AUTOMATION STATION, LLC
    Inventor: Ricky Dean Shock
  • Patent number: 10633243
    Abstract: A distribution station includes a mobile trailer, a pump, a manifold, a fluid line connecting the pump to the manifold, and a bypass line leading into the fluid line between the pump and the manifold. The bypass line permits fluid to be provided to the manifold without use of the pump. Reels on the mobile trailer are individually connected with the manifold, and hoses are connected with a different one of the reels. Valves on the mobile trailer are situated between the manifold and different ones of the reels. Fluid level sensors are connectable to the ends of different ones of the hoses. A controller is configured to individually open and close the valves responsive to the fluid level sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: FUEL AUTOMATION STATION, LLC.
    Inventor: Ricky Dean Shock
  • Patent number: 10513426
    Abstract: A distribution station includes a mobile trailer, a pump on the mobile trailer, a manifold on the mobile trailer and connected with the pump, a plurality of hoses in communication with the manifold, and a plurality of valves on the mobile trailer. Each of the valves is situated between the manifold and a respective different one of the hoses. Each of a plurality of fluid level sensors is associated with a respective different one of the hoses. The fluid level sensors are operable to detect respective different fluid levels. A controller is configured to operate the valves responsive to signals from the fluid level sensors, activate and deactivate the pump, identify whether there is a risk condition based upon at least one variable operating parameter, and deactivate the pump responsive to the risk condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: FUEL AUTOMATION STATION, LLC
    Inventor: Ricky Dean Shock
  • Patent number: 10494251
    Abstract: A distribution station includes a mobile trailer, a pump, first and second manifolds fluidly connected with the pump, reels, hoses, valves, fluid level sensors, and a controller. Each hose is connected with a different one of the reels. A portion of the reels are connected to be fed from the first manifold and another portion of the reels are connected to be fed from the second manifold. Each valve is situated between one of the first or second manifolds and a respective different one of the reels. Each fluid level sensor is associated with a different one of the hoses. The controller is configured to individually open and close the valves responsive to the fluid level sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: FUEL AUTOMATION STATION, LLC
    Inventor: Ricky Dean Shock
  • Patent number: 10442676
    Abstract: An auxiliary distribution station is configured to be used in cooperation with a primary distribution station. The auxiliary distribution system includes a mobile vehicle, an auxiliary hose reel and auxiliary hose, a lift, a tank, a pump, an auxiliary meter, and a tank hose. The auxiliary hose is configured to be fluidly connected with a hose of the primary distribution station. The lift is configured to move and deploy the auxiliary hose reel from the mobile vehicle. The pump is operable to pump fluid from the tank, through the meter, and through the tank hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: FUEL AUTOMATION STATION, LLC.
    Inventor: Garrett Walther
  • Patent number: 10303190
    Abstract: A distribution station includes a mobile trailer, a pump on the mobile trailer, a manifold on the mobile trailer and connected with the pump, a plurality of hoses connected with the manifold, a plurality of valves on the mobile trailer, each of the valves situated between the manifold and a respective different one of the hoses, a plurality of guided wave radar level sensors, each of the guided wave radar level sensors being associated with a respective different one of the hoses, and a controller configured to communicate with the guided wave radar level sensors and operate the valves responsive to signals from the guided wave radar level sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Fuel Automation Station, LLC
    Inventor: Ricky Dean Shock