Patent ID: 6256944
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: E02D

Abstract:
A fuel dispenser system for use in a service station, comprising:a hydrocarbon fuel dispenser for dispensing gasoline or other liquid hydrocarbon fuel;a hydrocarbon containment sump providing a dispenser containment pan positioned below said hydrocarbon fuel dispenser for containing some hydrocarbon fuel from the hydrocarbon fuel dispenser and for helping to prevent leakage and spillage of hydrocarbon fuel from the hydrocarbon fuel dispenser into the soil or ground around said hydrocarbon fuel dispenser; anda water-impermeable barrier for substantially protecting and covering said hydrocarbon containment sump to substantially prevent water from passing into said hydrocarbon containment sump, and said water-impermeable barrier comprising a hydrocarbon-soluble portion for allowing gasoline and other liquid hydrocarbon fuels to pass into said hydrocarbon containment sump.