Fluid handling – With casing – support – protector or static constructional... – Vehicle
Reexamination Certificate
1999-11-08
2001-06-05
Chambers, A. Michael (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
With casing, support, protector or static constructional...
Vehicle
C137S899400, C137S355120, C280S838000, C417S361000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06240963
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention is for a roll-off self-powered fuel dispensing platform system which functions as a portable self-powered fuel dispenser, and in particular is for a roll-off self-powered fuel dispensing platform system which is operated and placed by a single operator, which is transportable upon and deployable from a vehicle such as a truck or other appropriately configured transport device, and which has an electrical power source that is pivotally relocatable at a safe distance from a fuel vessel and a fuel pumping and metering unit.
2. Description of the Prior Art
None.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The general purpose of the present invention is to provide a roll-off self-powered fuel dispensing platform system. The roll-off self-powered fuel dispensing platform system includes a roll-off platform assembly having a rectangular base upon which a fuel vessel, a fuel pumping and metering unit, an area lighting apparatus, a fire extinguisher and an electric generator mounted on a pivotable arm assembly, and other components are mounted. For safety and for fire or other codes, it is desirable to have the fuel vessel and the fuel pumping and metering unit located at a distance from any sources which could promote fire or explosion such as, but not limited to, the electric generator and its exhaust system. The pivotable arm assembly provides a means for easily and readily moving the electric generator to a location distant from the fuel vessel and the fuel pumping and metering unit prior to starting of the generator and use of the fuel pumping and metering unit. The area lighting apparatus includes a pivotally collapsible light standard and a light for illumination for use of the invention at night; and a security fence is provided to deter theft and vandalism of essential and sensitive components of the invention. The roll-off self-powered fuel dispensing platform system can be delivered, deployed and operated by a single operator. The invention can also function with electrical power provided by another external and outside source if nearby electrical power is available for use and if the electrical generator is not required or desired.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a roll-off self-powered fuel dispensing platform system including a roll-off platform assembly and such elements as a security fence including access doors or gates, a pivotally collapsible light standard and a light, a pivotally collapsible gravity operated fuel distribution hose support, a fuel vessel, a fuel pumping and metering unit, and a pivotable arm assembly, all of which secure to the base the roll-off platform or ending of and comprise the majority of the members of the roll-off platform assembly. An electric generator and a fire extinguisher are secured to a generator platform located on one end of the pivotable arm assembly.
One significant aspect and feature of the present invention is a roll-off self-powered fuel dispensing platform system which is portable, self-powered and self-contained.
Another significant aspect and feature of the present invention is a roll-off self-powered fuel dispensing platform system which includes a fuel vessel, a fuel pumping and metering unit, and an electric generator mounted to the base of a roll-off platform assembly, with the electric generator being mounted on a pivotable arm assembly which is moveable to distance and locate the electric generator away from the fuel vessel and the fuel pumping and metering unit prior to operation.
Still another significant aspect and feature of the present invention is an area lighting apparatus for operation of the invention at night.
Yet another significant aspect and feature of the present invention is a security fence surrounding the inwardly located essential and sensitive components of the invention.
A further significant aspect and feature of the present invention is a roll-off self-powered fuel dispensing platform system which can be delivered, deployed from a vehicle and set up by a single operator.
Having thus described embodiments and significant aspects and features of the present invention, it is the principal object of the present invention to provide a roll-off self-powered fuel dispensing platform system.
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Chambers A. Michael
Jaeger Hugh D.
Lubes Unlimited, Inc.
McShane Thomas L.
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