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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 01, 2013
Filed:
Jun. 03, 2009
Jonathan E. Deline, Oak Ridge, NC (US);
Ryan C. Garrett, Randelman, NC (US);
Michael C. Liebal, Greensboro, NC (US);
Edward Payne, Greensboro, NC (US);
Brent K. Price, Winston-Salem, NC (US);
Rodger K. Williams, Siler City, NC (US);
Zhou Yang, Oak Ridge, NC (US);
Jonathan E. Deline, Oak Ridge, NC (US);
Ryan C. Garrett, Randelman, NC (US);
Michael C. Liebal, Greensboro, NC (US);
Edward Payne, Greensboro, NC (US);
Brent K. Price, Winston-Salem, NC (US);
Rodger K. Williams, Siler City, NC (US);
Zhou Yang, Oak Ridge, NC (US);
Gilbarco, Inc., Greensboro, NC (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for dispensing liquid fuel comprises a plurality of inlet valves, each connected in-line with a respective inlet pipe in fluid communication with a respective source of a specific liquid fuel. A plurality of outlet valves are also provided, each connected in-line with a respective outlet pipe. A respective fuel hose is in fluid communication with each of the outlet pipes. The apparatus further comprises a coriolis flow meter located between the inlet valves and outlet valves, the coriolis flow meter providing a flow signal indicative of flow therethrough. A controller is operative to receive the flow signal and control the valves such that selected inputs of specific liquid fuels are dispensed to at least one of the fuel hoses. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the selected inputs of specific liquid fuels may include individual liquid fuels and blended combinations thereof. For example, the specific liquid fuels may include at least two of the following: a first octane gasoline, a second octane gasoline, diesel fuel, biodiesel and ethanol.