Device for a touch-free operation of a fuel pump nozzle

An apparatus, comprising:

• a cover forming an open channel that includes a curved grip portion and first and second sides extending from the curved grip portion, wherein the open channel receives a fuel pump handle of a fuel pump nozzle such that the curved grip portion fits closely over a top surface of the fuel pump handle and the first and second sides extend downwardly along opposing sides of the fuel pump handle;
• and
• a trigger guard including a first end that is connected to the first side of the cover by a hinge and a second end that is selectively connectable to the second side of the cover, wherein the trigger guard is rotatable about the hinge from an open position in which the second end is disconnected from the second side to a closed position in which the trigger guard extends under a fuel pump trigger of the fuel pump nozzle and the second end is connected to the second side;
• wherein the second end of the trigger guard includes a first latch member and the second side of the cover includes a second latch member, wherein the first and second latch members selectively connect the second end of the trigger guard to the second side of the cover, and wherein the first and second latch members disconnect under a force of the fuel pump trigger being released in response to the fuel pump nozzle being automatically shut off.