US2008197039A1PendingUtilityA1

Fuel facts indicator for gasoline containers

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Assignee: MARTIN JOHN CPriority: Feb 13, 2007Filed: Feb 13, 2008Published: Aug 21, 2008
Est. expiryFeb 13, 2027(~0.6 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:John C. Martin
B65D 25/205
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Abstract

A fuel information system, e.g., for use in conjunction with fuel storage containers, is provided. The fuel information system will include a separate or stand alone system that can be fastened to, disposed about, or affixed, to the fuel storage container that is capable of providing data to a user of the container relating to the contents and/or characteristics of the fuel contained within the fuel storage container. The data on the fuel information system can include, without limitation: (1) the type of fuel being stored (e.g., leaded, unleaded, grade (e.g., regular, mid-grade, premium); (2) the fuel/oil mixture ratio, if applicable; (3) whether or not a stabilizing agent has been added to the fuel; (4) the date the fuel was added to the container; and (5) a location or place for “where used” information indicating the type(s) of equipment the particular fuel is intended to be used in.

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1 . A fuel information system for use in conjunction with a fuel storage container, comprising:
 a substantially planar base member;   an area defining an aperture formed in a surface of the base member;   at least one disk member rotatably attached to a surface of the base member; and   at least one indicia disposed on a surface of the disk member for indicating a characteristic of a fuel stored in the container.   
   
   
       2 . The invention according to  claim 1 , wherein the characteristic includes the type of fuel that is stored in the container. 
   
   
       3 . The invention according to  claim 1 , wherein the characteristic includes the fuel/oil mixture ratio of the fuel that is stored in the container. 
   
   
       4 . The invention according to  claim 1 , wherein the characteristic includes whether or not a stabilizing agent has been added to the fuel that is stored in the container. 
   
   
       5 . The invention according to  claim 1 , wherein the characteristic includes the date the fuel was added to the fuel storage container. 
   
   
       6 . The invention according to  claim 1 , wherein the characteristic includes the type of equipment the fuel that is stored in the container is intended to be used with. 
   
   
       7 . The invention according to  claim 1 , further comprising an attachment member for attaching the base member to the fuel storage container. 
   
   
       8 . The invention according to  claim 7 , wherein the attachment member comprises an adhesive material disposed on a surface of the base member. 
   
   
       9 . The invention according to  claim 7 , wherein the attachment member comprises a loop member received through the aperture and disposed about a portion of fuel storage container. 
   
   
       10 . The invention according to  claim 1 , wherein a plurality of indicia is disposed on the surface of the disk member. 
   
   
       11 . A fuel information system for use in conjunction with a fuel storage container, comprising:
 a substantially planar base member;   an area defining an aperture formed in a surface of the base member; and   at least one indicia rotatably associated with a surface of the base member for indicating a characteristic of a fuel stored in the container.   
   
   
       12 . The invention according to  claim 11 , wherein the characteristic is selected from the group consisting of the type of fuel that is stored in the container, the fuel/oil mixture ratio of the fuel that is stored in the container, whether or not a stabilizing agent has been added to the fuel that is stored in the container, the date the fuel was added to the fuel storage container, the type of equipment the fuel that is stored in the container is intended to be used with, and combinations thereof. 
   
   
       13 . The invention according to  claim 11 , further comprising an attachment member for attaching the base member to the fuel storage container. 
   
   
       14 . The invention according to  claim 13 , wherein the attachment member comprises an adhesive material disposed on a surface of the base member. 
   
   
       15 . The invention according to  claim 13 , wherein the attachment member comprises a loop member received through the aperture and disposed about a portion of fuel storage container. 
   
   
       16 . The invention according to  claim 11 , wherein a plurality of indicia is disposed on the surface of the disk member.

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