US 2003/0201890 A1 · Method and apparatus for disabled access to gas stations

Abstract

A kit is provided for service stations and gas stations to increase accessibility by disabled persons. The kit includes a bell button for mounting near a gas pump and a speaker for mounting inside the store of the service station for alerting an attendant that refueling assistance is needed. Signs indicating the availability of refueling assistance are also provided in the kit. Optional items for the kit include a doorbell switch for the doorway into the service station store and potentially an access ramp. The kit may include additional signs, a checklist, a tape measure, and a doorstop. Installation instructions for the equipment is provided along with training guidelines for staff, tax forms and other accessibility information. A method for increasing accessibility to service stations for disabled persons is also provided.

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Dependent claims

A kit for facilitating use of a gas station by a disabled person, comprising:

a button housing having an actuator button for mounting within easy reach of a disabled person, said button housing having a radio transmitter;
an alarm housing having a radio receiver in radio communication with said radio transmitter of said button housing, said alarm housing having a speaker connected to said radio receiver;
and
a sign for mounting adjacent said button housing, said sign indicating an availability of refueling assistance for the disabled person.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Method and apparatus for disabled access to gas stations

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Method and apparatus for disabled access to gas stations

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