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US07937215B2 Apparatus for monitoring fluid levels in a remotely located storage tank
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用于监测位于远程的储罐中的液位的装置
- Patent Title: Apparatus for monitoring fluid levels in a remotely located storage tank
- Patent Title (中): 用于监测位于远程的储罐中的液位的装置
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Application No.: US12363502Application Date: 2009-01-30
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Publication No.: US07937215B2Publication Date: 2011-05-03
- Inventor: Richard L. Humphrey
- Applicant: Richard L. Humphrey
- Agency: Scheinberg & Griner, LLP
- Agent David Griner
- Main IPC: G01C21/30
- IPC: G01C21/30

Abstract:
An improved system for delivering propane or other consumable liquid to remotely located storage tanks including a novel combination of remote monitoring of customer tanks and an improved method of using the remote monitoring data to optimally schedule deliveries, improve safety, and more efficiently operate a propane dealership. More accurate and timely information concerning the status of customer tanks serves to improve operational efficiencies and increase safety. Data received from remote sensors can be collected and organized so that it is easily understood and utilized through the implementation of a user interface accessible via the Internet that allows the information to be presented in an efficient graphical and contextual fashion. Operational efficiencies can also be improved by taking historical propane usage for each tank, weather conditions, and projected fuel usage into account. The system can calendar required inspections of customer tanks, homes, and appliances, and data can be combined with accounts receivable information. Remote monitoring of customer tanks can be combined with other products using similar equipment to provide additional non-seasonal revenue streams.
Public/Granted literature
- US20090248325A1 APPARATUS FOR MONITORING FLUID LEVELS IN A REMOTELY LOCATED STORAGE TANK Public/Granted day:2009-10-01
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