Abstract: Product provisioning methods and systems are described. A product provisioning system is arranged, in use, to deliver to a user substantially simultaneously a plurality of heterogeneous discrete products. The product provisioning system comprises a plurality of independently-controllable product dispensing mechanisms each configured to dispense different predetermined types of said discrete products from one another. The product provisioning system also comprises a product collector arranged to collect together products dispensed by the plurality of product dispensing mechanisms. Furthermore, the product provisioning system also comprises a control system. The control system is in communication with the product dispensing mechanisms, and is arranged to receive a user-specified product order for multiple heterogeneous products and, in response, control a set of the plurality of product dispensing mechanisms in parallel to dispense specified products of that product order.

Abstract: An advertising display apparatus on a fluid pump filler gun, such as a fuel pump filler gun at a gas station. The filler gun includes a barrel, a head portion, and a handle. An elongated carrying body, configured to receive an advertising display, attaches to the head portion. The carrying body extends from approximately the junction between the barrel and the head portion, to approximately the connection between the head portion and the handle, providing maximum area for display of the advertisement.

Abstract: Display apparatus is removably attached to the filler gun of a fuel pump, the filler gun including in series connection a gun nozzle having a forward discharge end and a rear end, a gun head having both a forward end portion which connects with the rear end of the gun nozzle and a rearward handle portion whose forward end connects to the rear of the gun nozzle and a rearward handle portion whose forward end connects to the rear end of said gun head.

Abstract: Display apparatus is removably attachable to the filler gun of a fuel pump, the filler gun including in series connection a gun nozzle having a forward discharge end and a rear end, a gun head having both a forward end portion which connects with the rear end of the gun nozzle and a rearward handle portion whose forward end connects to the rear of the gun nozzle and a rearward handle portion whose forward end connects to the rear end of the gun head.

Abstract: A display apparatus is removably attachable to a filler gun of a fuel pump, where the filler gun includes in series connection, a gun nozzle having a forward discharge end and a rear end; a gun head having both a forward end portion which connects with the rear end of the gun nozzle and a rearward handle portion whose forward end connects to the rear of the gun nozzle; and a rearward handle portion whose forward end connects to the rear end of the gun head. The display apparatus includes a carrying body adapted to fit onto the filler gun and to extend from approximately a first junction between the rear end of the gun nozzle and the forward end of the gun head to approximately a second junction between the rear end of the gun head and the forward end of the handle. The carrying body has an upper surface defining an elongate display surface for messages, and includes a first member and a second member where there are various techniques for releasably interconnecting the first and second members.

Abstract: A display apparatus is removably attachable to a fluid pump filler gun. The display apparatus comprises a protective body shaped to generally conform to enclose side, bottom, and upper portions of the gun head of the filler gun. The protective body has an upper surface. A holder is pivotally connected to the protective body for releasably holding a message card between the holder and the protective body and adjacent to the upper surface. The holder pivots to a side of the gun head so as to provide access for insertion and removal of the message card from the side of the gun head.

Abstract: Display apparatus is removably attachable to the filler gun of a fuel pump, the filler gun including in series connection a gun nozzle having a forward discharge end and a rear end, a gun head having both a forward end portion which connects with the rear end of the gun nozzle and a rearward handle portion whose forward end connects to the rear of the gun nozzle and a rearward handle portion whose forward end connects to the rear end of said gun head.

Abstract: Display apparatus is removably attachable to the filler gun of a fuel pump, the filler gun including in series connection a gun nozzle having a forward discharge end and a rear end, a gun head having both a forward end portion which connects with the rear end of the gun nozzle and a rearward handle portion whose forward end connects to the rear of the gun nozzle and a rearward handle portion whose forward end connects to the rear end of the gun head.

Abstract: A display device is attachable to a fluid filler gun. A carrying body attaches to a gun head of the fluid filler gun. A frame attaches to an upper portion of the carrying body, the frame and an upper surface of the upper portion defining a display portion. A placard is removably mounted to the display portion. The upper surface of the placard presents a three-dimensional image. The image can either be a molded image projecting through an opening defined by the frame, an embossed image, or a hologram having a three-dimensional optical effect.

Abstract: A protective apparatus for use with a fuel pump filler gun having in sequence a barrel, a head, and a handle, includes a protective body. The protective body has an energy absorbing inner layer, e.g., upholstery material, surrounding a portion of the filler gun to protect the filler gun from impact forces. The protective body also includes an outer layer surrounding at least a portion of the inner layer. The outer layer is harder than the inner layer so as to resist scratching, absorb the initial impact, and distribute the forces over the softer inner layer. The protective apparatus further permits attachment of the protective body to the filler gun or to a boot covering a portion of the filler gun. A spring can be provided between the filler gun and outer shell to absorb direct impacts, and ribs can be provided on the inner surface of the outer shell.

Abstract: A protective apparatus for use with a fuel pump filler gun having in sequence a barrel, a head, and a handle, includes a protective body. The protective body has an energy absorbing inner layer surrounding a portion of the filler gun to protect the filler gun from impact forces. The protective body also includes an outer layer surrounding at least a portion of the inner layer. The outer layer is harder than the inner layer so as to resist scratching, absorb the initial impact, and distribute the forces over the softer inner layer. The protective body further attaches to the filler gun or to a boot covering a portion of the filler gun.

Abstract: A display apparatus is attachable to a fluid pump filler gun. The display apparatus comprises a first frame member and a second frame member opposite the first frame member, releasably engageable with one another to form a frame on the head portion of the filler gun. The gun head or protective body enclosing the gun head has an upper surface. Each first and second frame member releasably attaches to the gun head or protective body. A frame formed by the first and second frame members holds a replaceable message card between the frame and the upper surface. The first and second frame members can each hold additional replaceable message cards.

Abstract: A protective apparatus for use with a fuel pump filler gun having in sequence a barrel, a head, and a handle, includes a protective body. The protective body has an energy absorbing inner layer, e.g., upholstery material, surrounding a portion of the filler gun to protect the filler gun from impact forces. The protective body also includes an outer layer surrounding at least a portion of the inner layer. The outer layer is harder than the inner layer so as to resist scratching, absorb the initial impact, and distribute the forces over the softer inner layer. The protective apparatus further includes means for attaching the protective body to the filler gun or to a boot covering a portion of the filler gun. A spring can be provided between the filler gun and outer shell to absorb direct impacts, and ribs can be provided on the inner surface of the outer shell.

Abstract: A display apparatus is removably attachable to the filler gun of a fuel pump, where the filler gun includes in series connection, a gun nozzle having a forward discharge end, and a rear end, a gun head having both a forward end portion which connects with the rear end of the gun nozzle; and a rearward handle portion whose forward end connects to the rear of the gun nozzle and a rearward handle portion whose forward end connects to the rear end of the gun head. The display apparatus includes a carrying body adapted to fit onto the filler gun and to extend from approximately a first junction between the rear end of the gun nozzle and the forward end of the gun head to approximately a second junction between the rear end of the gun head and the forward end of the handle. The carrying body has an upper surface defining an elongate display surface for messages, and includes a first member and a second member where there are various techniques for releasably interconnecting the first and second members.

Abstract: A display device for a fluid filler gun head includes a carrying body and a frame attached to an upper surface of the carrying body, defining a display portion for removable display placards. The carrying body can be removable from the gun head or can be an integral part of the gun head itself. A housing is defined in the carrying body for holding one or more replaceable rolls of coupons, and a rotating device, is provided for rotating the coupon rolls and dispensing one or more coupons through a slot in the carrying body. A controller can be provided to control operation of the rotating device, based on information received from an external source, to dispense one or more selected coupons. The information can be a type of fluid being dispensed, a particular product displayed on the display placard, or the like. The dispensed coupons preferably are selected to match the information received by the controller.

Abstract: A display apparatus for use with a fuel pump filler gun having in sequence a barrel, a head, and a handle, includes a clip. The clip has opposed retaining surfaces biased toward one another. The retaining surfaces are configured to grasp a display between the opposed retaining surfaces and hold the display spaced apart from the filler gun. The display apparatus further includes various techniques for attaching the clip to the filler gun or to a protective boot covering a portion of the filler gun. The display apparatus can provide an expanded display area beyond the limited area of the filler gun itself without interfering with the use of the filler gun during the fueling operation.

Abstract: A display apparatus removably attachable to a fuel pump filler gun. A display carrying body configured, when fitted onto the filler gun, to cover an upper part of a gun head of the filler gun, a pair of side panels extending down from the carrying body on either side thereof to lie along either side of the gun head, respectively, when the carrying body is fitted onto the filler gun, a display card support provided on an upper face of the display carrying body, and the side panels having gripping structure for use when attaching the display apparatus to the filler gun.

Abstract: A protective apparatus for use with a fuel pump filler gun having in sequence a barrel, a head, and a handle, includes a protective body. The protective body has an energy absorbing inner layer, e.g., upholstery material, surrounding a portion of the filler gun to protect the filler gun from impact forces. The protective body also includes an outer layer surrounding at least a portion of the inner layer. The outer layer is harder than the inner layer so as to resist scratching, absorb the initial impact, and distribute the forces over the softer inner layer. The protective apparatus further includes means for attaching the protective body to the filler gun or to a boot covering a portion of the filler gun. A spring can be provided between the filler gun and outer shell to absorb direct impacts, and ribs can be provided on the inner surface of the outer shell.