Patents by Inventor Mattias G. Martensson
Mattias G. Martensson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11796464Abstract: A fuel quality sensor can include a pump with a suction side and a pressure side for pumping fuel along a fuel flow path between an underground reservoir and a nozzle of a fuel dispensing unit; a first transmitter disposed at the suction side of the pump on a first side of a bypass plenum in fluid communication with the fuel flow path, the first transmitter configured to transmit a first light signal at a first predetermined frequency in the bypass plenum; a receiver disposed at the suction side of the pump on a second side of the bypass plenum and configured to receive the first light signal; and a control unit electrically connected to the first transmitter and the receiver and configured to determine at least one parameter of the fuel present in the fuel flow path based on the received first light signal at the first predetermined frequency.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2020Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems LLCInventors: Mattias G. Martensson, David Dahlgren, Gustaf Gustafsson
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Patent number: 11650723Abstract: In general, transparent fuel dispensers are provided, and in particular methods and devices are provided for increasing visibility on a fuel dispensing device. In one embodiment a fuel dispenser is provided having a display that is at least partially transparent at least during certain modes of operation. The display can display information on portions thereof during certain modes of operation as well.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2019Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems LLCInventors: Mattias G. Martensson, Bengt I. Larsson, Gustaf Gustafsson, Henrik Kjellberg
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Publication number: 20200400559Abstract: A fuel quality sensor can include a pump with a suction side and a pressure side for pumping fuel along a fuel flow path between an underground reservoir and a nozzle of a fuel dispensing unit; a first transmitter disposed at the suction side of the pump on a first side of a bypass plenum in fluid communication with the fuel flow path, the first transmitter configured to transmit a first light signal at a first predetermined frequency in the bypass plenum; a receiver disposed at the suction side of the pump on a second side of the bypass plenum and configured to receive the first light signal; and a control unit electrically connected to the first transmitter and the receiver and configured to determine at least one parameter of the fuel present in the fuel flow path based on the received first light signal at the first predetermined frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Mattias G. Martensson, David Dahlgren, Gustaf Gustafsson
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Patent number: 10680491Abstract: Methods and devices are provided that allow for easy replacement of a motor assembly in a fuel dispensing unit. In one embodiment, a protective end cap for use with a motor assembly is provided and includes a junction box housing having a sealed end that can couple to a motor, and an opposite open end that can couple to an end plate. The junction box housing can be configured to house a junction box that allows electrical wires extending through the end plate to couple to electrical wires extending from the motor through the sealed end of the junction box housing. A motor assembly having a junction box housing and methods for replacing a motor assembly in a fuel dispenser are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2017Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems LLCInventors: Bengt I. Larsson, Mattias G. Martensson
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Patent number: 10578230Abstract: A fuel dispensing unit includes a fuel conduit including an external annular bead and a locking member including inwardly extending resilient tongues. The locking member is configured to retain the fuel conduit in a locked position and to receive the fuel conduit in an open position. The external annular bead of the fuel conduit causes the locking member to move to the open position when the locking member receives the fuel conduit.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems Sweden ABInventors: Bengt I. Larsson, Mattias G. Martensson
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Patent number: 10457540Abstract: A kit of parts is provided that can include a plurality of hose connection parts selectable from, first hose connection parts comprising one fluid inlet and one fluid outlet, second hose connection parts comprising two fluid inlets and one fluid outlet, and third hose connection parts comprising three fluid inlets and one fluid outlet. The kit of parts can be suitable for assembling a hose connection having at least a first and second fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, according to any one of three configurations. The invention also relates to a fuel dispensing unit for refueling vehicles and a method for assembly a hose connection.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems Sweden ABInventors: Mattias G. Martensson, Lars Andersson, James Dirocco, Jr.
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Publication number: 20190286311Abstract: In general, transparent fuel dispensers are provided, and in particular methods and devices are provided for increasing visibility on a fuel dispensing device. In one embodiment a fuel dispenser is provided having a display that is at least partially transparent at least during certain modes of operation. The display can display information on portions thereof during certain modes of operation as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: Mattias G. Martensson, Bengt I. Larsson, Gustaf Gustafsson, Henrik Kjellberg
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Patent number: 10346015Abstract: In general, transparent fuel dispensers are provided, and in particular methods and devices are provided for increasing visibility on a fuel dispensing device. In one embodiment a fuel dispenser is provided having a display that is at least partially transparent at least during certain modes of operation. The display can display information on portions thereof during certain modes of operation as well.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems LLCInventors: Mattias G. Martensson, Bengt I. Larsson, Gustaf Gustafsson, Henrik Kjellberg
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Patent number: 10308498Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are based on the idea of providing a device (2) for handling a hose (3) and a fuel dispensing unit (1) having such a device (2). This is basically achieved by an elastic element (13) that is adapted to extend within a frame element (8) and to be guided by a guiding element (9, 10), and by a hose guiding means (15) which is movable away from said frame element (8) allowing said hose (3) to be pulled from an idle position to an operating position when said elastic element (13) is extended.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2016Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems LLCInventors: Bengt I. Larsson, Mattias G. Martensson, Hanna Helgesson
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Publication number: 20180222742Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are based on the idea of providing a device (2) for handling a hose (3) and a fuel dispensing unit (1) having such a device (2). This is basically achieved by an elastic element (13) that is adapted to extend within a frame element (8) and to be guided by a guiding element (9, 10), and by a hose guiding means (15) which is movable away from said frame element (8) allowing said hose (3) to be pulled from an idle position to an operating position when said elastic element (13) is extended.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2016Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Bengt I. Larsson, Mattias G. Martensson, Hanna Helgesson
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Publication number: 20180145556Abstract: Methods and devices are provided that allow for easy replacement of a motor assembly in a fuel dispensing unit. In one embodiment, a protective end cap for use with a motor assembly is provided and includes a junction box housing having a sealed end that can couple to a motor, and an opposite open end that can couple to an end plate. The junction box housing can be configured to house a junction box that allows electrical wires extending through the end plate to couple to electrical wires extending from the motor through the sealed end of the junction box housing. A motor assembly having a junction box housing and methods for replacing a motor assembly in a fuel dispenser are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2017Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: Bengt I. Larsson, Mattias G. Martensson
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Publication number: 20180029873Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are based on the idea of providing a device (2) for handling a hose (3) and a fuel dispensing unit (1) having such a device (2). This is basically achieved by an elastic element (13) that is adapted to extend within a frame element (8) and to be guided by a guiding element (9, 10), and by a hose guiding means (15) which is movable away from said frame element (8) allowing said hose (3) to be pulled from an idle position to an operating position when said elastic element (13) is extended.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2016Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Bengt I. Larsson, Mattias G. Martensson, Hanna Helgesson
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Patent number: 9837873Abstract: Methods and devices are provided that allow for easy replacement of a motor assembly in a fuel dispensing unit. In one embodiment, a protective end cap for use with a motor assembly is provided and includes a junction box housing having a sealed end that can couple to a motor, and an opposite open end that can couple to an end plate. The junction box housing can be configured to house a junction box that allows electrical wires extending through the end plate to couple to electrical wires extending from the motor through the sealed end of the junction box housing. A motor assembly having a junction box housing and methods for replacing a motor assembly in a fuel dispenser are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2014Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems LLCInventors: Bengt I. Larsson, Mattias G. Martensson
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Publication number: 20170344233Abstract: In general, transparent fuel dispensers are provided, and in particular methods and devices are provided for increasing visibility on a fuel dispensing device. In one embodiment a fuel dispenser is provided having a display that is at least partially transparent at least during certain modes of operation. The display can display information on portions thereof during certain modes of operation as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Mattias G. Martensson, Bengt I. Larsson, Gustaf Gustafsson, Henrik Kjellberg
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Publication number: 20170268710Abstract: The present invention relates to a kit of parts (1), comprising plurality of hose connection parts (2,3) selectable from, first hose connection parts (2) comprising one fluid inlet (5) and one fluid outlet (8), second hose connection parts (3) comprising two fluid inlets (7,8) and one fluid outlet (9), and third hose connection parts comprising three fluid inlets and one fluid outlet, which kit of parts (1) is suitable for assembly a hose connection (61,82,83,64) having at least a first and second fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, according to any one of three configurations. The invention also relates to a fuel dispensing unit (85) for refueling vehicles and a method for assembly a hose connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Mattias G. Martensson, Lars Andersson, James Dirocco, JR.
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Publication number: 20170261128Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel dispensing unit comprising a fuel conduit comprising an external annular bead, and a locking member comprising inwardly extending resilient tongues and the being arranged to retain the fuel conduit in a locked position and receive the fuel conduit in an open position, wherein the external annular bead of the fuel conduit is arranged to put the locking member in the open position when receiving.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: Bengt I. Larsson, Mattias G. Martensson
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Patent number: 9702493Abstract: Kits of parts for assembling a hose connection, fuel dispensing units having such a hose connection, and methods for assembling such a hose connection are provided. In one embodiment, a kit of parts is provided that includes a plurality of hose connection parts selectable from, first hose connection parts including one fluid inlet and one fluid outlet, second hose connection parts including two fluid inlets and one fluid outlet, and third hose connection parts including three fluid inlets and one fluid outlet, which kit of parts is suitable for assembly of a hose connection having at least a first and second fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, according to any one of three configurations.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2010Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems Sweden ABInventors: Mattias G. Martensson, Lars Andersson, James Dirocco, Jr.
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Publication number: 20170082224Abstract: Fuel hoses are provided herein to deliver a blend of fuels. For example, a fuel hose is provided that includes an upper hose portion with a first channel for delivering a first fuel and a second channel for delivering a second fuel. A lower hose portion with a third channel extending therethrough couples to a nozzle. The lower hose can couple to the upper hose portion at a joint that receives the first and second fuels. The first and second fuels can mix at the joint to form a blended fuel that is delivered through the lower hose portion to the nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Bengt I. Larsson, Mattias G. Martensson, Mo Afshar, James Sanders, Scott R. Negley
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Patent number: 9470340Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are based on the idea of providing a device for handling a hose and a fuel dispensing unit having such a device. This is basically achieved by an elastic element that is adapted to extend within a frame element and to be guided by a guiding element, and by a hose guiding member which is movable away from said frame element allowing said hose to be pulled from an idle position to an operating position when said elastic element is extended.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2015Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems LLCInventors: Bengt I. Larsson, Mattias G. Martensson, Hanna Helgesson
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Publication number: 20160181886Abstract: Methods and devices are provided that allow for easy replacement of a motor assembly in a fuel dispensing unit. In one embodiment, a protective end cap for use with a motor assembly is provided and includes a junction box housing having a sealed end that can couple to a motor, and an opposite open end that can couple to an end plate. The junction box housing can be configured to house a junction box that allows electrical wires extending through the end plate to couple to electrical wires extending from the motor through the sealed end of the junction box housing. A motor assembly having a junction box housing and methods for replacing a motor assembly in a fuel dispenser are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2014Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Bengt I. Larsson, Mattias G. Martensson