Patent ID: 8091590
Filing Date: 2012-01-10
Classification: B60S,G06Q,G07F

Abstract:
1. A tire inflation system, comprising: a housing comprising a plurality of status indicators configured to provide a visual status representation; a refillable gas storage device disposed to the housing; a regulator disposed to the refillable gas storage device, wherein the regulator is configured to dispense gas from the gas storage device responsive to a payment; a payment mechanism disposed within the housing, wherein the payment mechanism is configured to receive the payment; an inflation device moveably attached to the housing and connected to the regulator and the refillable gas storage device, wherein the inflation device is configured to attach to a valve and dispense the gas through the valve; and a communication mechanism configured to notify an operator responsive to a low fill in the refillable gas storage device; wherein a first indicator of the plurality of status indicators provides an indication that the tire inflation system is in service; wherein a second indicator of the plurality of status indicators provides a visual representation of a fill state of the refillable gas storage device; and wherein a third indicator is connected to a pressure sensor configured to measure pressure in the refillable gas storage device.