Fueling Status Monitor and Alarm
First Claim
1. A device fueling status monitor and alarm comprising:
- a portable powered device;
a refueling energy source adapted to refuel the portable powered device;
a monitor associated with either the portable powered device or the refueling energy source, wherein the monitor monitors conditions of the portable powered device or the refueling energy source to detect alarm conditions, wherein the monitored conditions include the proximity of the portable powered device to the refueling energy source and whether the portable powered device is being refueled;
an alarm condition transmitter associated with the monitor and adapted to transmit an alarm signal when alarm conditions are recognized by the monitor; and
an alarm condition receiver adapted to receive signals from the alarm condition transmitter and signal an alarm condition to a user.
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Abstract
A device fueling status monitor and alarm includes: a portable powered device; a refueling energy source adapted to refuel the portable powered device; a monitor associated with either the portable powered device or the refueling energy source, wherein the monitor monitors conditions of the portable powered device or the refueling energy source to detect alarm conditions, wherein the monitored conditions include the proximity of the portable powered device to the refueling energy source and whether the portable powered device is being refueled; an alarm condition transmitter associated with the monitor and adapted to transmit an alarm signal when alarm conditions are recognized by the monitor; and an alarm condition receiver adapted to receive signals from the alarm condition transmitter and signal an alarm condition to a user.
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20 Claims
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1. A device fueling status monitor and alarm comprising:
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a portable powered device; a refueling energy source adapted to refuel the portable powered device; a monitor associated with either the portable powered device or the refueling energy source, wherein the monitor monitors conditions of the portable powered device or the refueling energy source to detect alarm conditions, wherein the monitored conditions include the proximity of the portable powered device to the refueling energy source and whether the portable powered device is being refueled; an alarm condition transmitter associated with the monitor and adapted to transmit an alarm signal when alarm conditions are recognized by the monitor; and an alarm condition receiver adapted to receive signals from the alarm condition transmitter and signal an alarm condition to a user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of monitoring a device'"'"'s fueling status, comprising the steps of:
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monitoring conditions of a portable powered device or a refueling energy source, including monitoring at least the proximity of the portable powered device to the refueling energy source and whether the portable powered device is being refueled; detecting alarm conditions based on the monitored conditions; and transmitting a detected alarm condition to a remote receiver adapted to signal the alarm condition to a user. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A monitoring and alarm system comprising:
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a powered portable device; a refueling energy source adapted to refuel the portable powered device; a monitor associated with either the portable powered device or the refueling energy source; a transmitter associated with the monitor and adapted to transmit an alarm signal when an alarm condition is recognized by the monitor; and a receiver adapted to receive signals from the alarm condition transmitter and signal the alarm condition to a user, wherein the alarm condition occurs when the monitor detects a predetermined functional condition of the powered portable device or the refueling energy source when the portable powered device is within a predetermined distance from the refueling energy source. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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