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A motion sensor for connecting to the housing of a gasoline dispenser which is used to dispense gasoline to vehicles. The motion sensor includes components to detect motion, such as that caused by a vehicle striking the dispenser housing, and provides a signal to a controller which cuts off electric

A motion sensor for connecting to the housing of a gasoline dispenser which is used to dispense gasoline to vehicles. The motion sensor includes components to detect motion, such as that caused by a vehicle striking the dispenser housing, and provides a signal to a controller which cuts off electrical power through an electrical supply line to electrical components of the dispenser. With power disconnected from electrical components of the dispenser, potential arcing of electricity to those electrical components when they become damaged, or potential arcing when the electrical supply line becomes damaged can be prevented to potentially prevent a resulting fire or explosion.

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[ What we claim is:] [1.] A system, comprising:a gasoline dispenser for pumping gasoline to a vehicle, the gasoline dispenser including a housing containing electrical components;an electrical power supply line providing power to the electrical components in the gasoline dispenser;a motion sensor th

[ What we claim is:] [1.] A system, comprising:a gasoline dispenser for pumping gasoline to a vehicle, the gasoline dispenser including a housing containing electrical components;an electrical power supply line providing power to the electrical components in the gasoline dispenser;a motion sensor that is mechanically attached to the gasoline dispenser housing, the motion sensor having an output producing a first electrical signal upon detecting a predetermined quantity of motion of the gasoline dispenser housing; anda controller connected to the output of the motion sensor and the electrical power supply line, the controller when receiving the first signal causing power to substantially stop flowing in the electrical power supply line.