Abstract: A fuel dispensing system may include a fuel dispenser, a controller, an electronic payment server, a nozzle, and an interface. The fuel dispenser include a housing, and a fuel dispensing apparatus at least partially mounted in the housing. The controller may be operatively coupled to the fuel dispensing apparatus. The electronic payment server may be operatively coupled to the controller. The nozzle may be operatively coupled to the fuel dispensing apparatus and the controller. The interface may be operatively coupled to the electronic payment server and configured to receive information from an integration server that is configured to communicate with a loyalty server. The controller may be configured to selectively permit the dispensing of fuel through the nozzle in response to information received from the integration server.

Abstract: A system for dispensing fuel may include a fuel dispenser and a server configured to communicate directly with a plurality of fuel dispensers that are remote from one another. The fuel dispenser may include a housing, a fuel dispensing apparatus mounted in the housing, a controller operatively coupled to the fuel dispensing apparatus, a nozzle operatively coupled to the fuel dispensing apparatus and the controller, and an interface operatively coupled to the controller and configured to receive information from the server. Responsive to information received from the server at the interface, the controller may selectively permit the dispensing of fuel through the nozzle.

Abstract: An improved structure is provided for supporting pillars of automotive vehicles which provides energy absorption through provision of three stamped metallic panels (24, 26, 28) defining first and second energy absorbing chambers (56, 58) therebetween and an interior trim cover (30) joined to all the panels and defining a third chamber (62) between it and the interior of the three panels and selected energy absorbing media carried between the trim cover and the interior of the panels. Generally C-shaped spring structures (74) and plastic honeycomb structures (68) are preferred for the energy absorbing media.

Abstract: An improved structure is provided for supporting pillars of automotive vehicles which provides energy absorption through provision of three stamped metallic panels (24,26,28) defining first and second energy absorbing chambers (56,58) therebetween and an interior trim cover (30) joined to all the panels and defining a third chamber (62) between it and the interior of the three panels and selected energy absorbing media carried between the trim cover and the interior of the panels. Generally C-shaped spring structures (74) and plastic honeycomb structures (68) are preferred for the energy absorbing media.