Fuel dispensing nozzle with ultrasonic transducer for regulating fuel flow rates

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9718666
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14964098

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Systems and methods for regulating the flow rate of fluid at a fluid dispensing nozzle. In one embodiment, a nozzle includes a body, a spout coupled with the body, and at least one fluid flow path disposed within the body. The at least one fluid flow path is configured for fluid communication with a fluid dispensing hose. An ultrasonic transducer is disposed within the body and operatively coupled with the at least one flow path. Control electronics are in electronic communication with the ultrasonic transducer. The control electronics are operative to cause the ultrasonic transducer to transmit ultrasonic waves into the at least one fluid flow path. The ultrasonic waves are modulated with information representative of a desired fluid flow rate.

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VEEDER-ROOT COMPANY125 POWDER FOREST DRIVE SIMSBURY CT 06070

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Cornett, Kenneth D Simsbury, US 25 676

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