Gas Pump Handle Assembly

a gas pump and handle technology, applied in the direction of liquid handling, liquid transferring devices, packaging goods types, etc., can solve the problems of difficult hand or dexterity function, particularly difficult use of such a gas pump,

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-12-12
KINCAID STACEY
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Although for most people this is a relatively simple and uninhibiting task the use of such a gas pump may be difficult for someone who has difficulty with the functionality of their hand or dexterity.
Sometimes this problem is particularly difficult for elderly people who may suffer from arthritis or have other complications that prevent them from actively squeezing the lever at the gas pump during the fueling process.

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[0010]The present invention relates to a pump handle assembly that includes the push button release feature that allows for the flow of fuel through the nozzle of the handle. The pump handle assembly includes an additional feature to the conventional gas pump handle and alleviates the necessity for squeezing the lever of the handle during operation. Use of the pump handle assembly according to present invention would be very advantageous for individuals who have trouble with dexterity or the lack of strength to squeeze the lever to the appropriate distance to release fuel.

[0011]A Pump Handle Assembly 100 is depicted in FIG. 1. The Pump Handle Assembly 100 in FIG. 1 includes a Nozzle 20 at one end of the handle and a Hose 30 connected to the opposite end of the handle. Just above the Hose 30 connection, a Hand Grip 28 is provided to handle and maneuver the Handle Assembly 100. The Handle Assembly 100 includes a Squeeze Lever 27 as shown within the Lever Frame 25. Traditionally this L...

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A gas pump handle modification comprising: a handle assembly, wherein the handle assembly includes a nozzle and a handgrip, wherein said nozzle extends from a first end of the handgrip; a lever frame extending from the handgrip, where a squeeze lever is configured within the lever frame; and a release button positioned along the handgrip, where the release button provides a means to engage the squeeze lever in an upward position to allow the release of fuel through the nozzle. The pump handle assembly also includes a hose attached to a second end of the handgrip where the hose provides a flow of fuel. In one particular embodiment, the pump handle assembly also includes a handgrip cover that covers the connection of the nozzle with the handgrip.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:[0001]1. Field of Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a pump handle assembly that includes a push button release incorporated into a conventional gas pump handle.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]Petroleum is a natural resource that is used to create various types of fuels consumed by consumers and businesses throughout the world. The petroleum is refined into consumer products such as gasoline and oil for consumption in their vehicles. The typical consumer purchases the gasoline from a gas filling station that includes a fuel dispenser. Fuel dispensers include a hose and gas pump handles that are inserted into the gas tank opening of the vehicle. Use of the gas pump handle involves the gripping of a lever that may be normally held and squeezed by the individual in order to release fuel through the gas nozzle that forms a portion of the gas pump handle. Although for most people this is a relatively simple and uninhibiting task the use o...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65B3/00
CPCB67D7/42B67D7/50
Inventor KINCAID, STACEY
Owner KINCAID STACEY
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