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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7380542 | Fuel vent tank for marine craft An apparatus for preventing discharge of fuel from vent line when fueling a boat or other marine craft. A collection tank is mounted in the vent line from the main fuel tank, upstream of the overboard vent of the vessel. The collection tank includes a small, seconda... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7360565 | Fuel overflow prevention device A fuel overflow prevention device for minimizing or eliminating fuel spillage during fuel storage container filling. The device may also minimize or eliminate some types of fuel spillage after filling. The device includes an overflow prevention chamber for receiving... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7044327 | System and method for tank pressure compensation A supplemental fluid tank, preferably having two chambers each partially containing a fluid, fluid communicated intermediate a fuel tank and vent to reduce fuel vapor emissions, particularly for a boat. More specifically, when fuel is used or cooled, pressure or vol... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6929039 | Marine vessel fuel overflow tank system A marine vessel overflow tank system for use in the hull of a marine vessel that has a fuel system including a fuel vent line connecting a fuel tank to a vent that communicates with the atmosphere. The system comprises a first vent line fitting adapted for direct pa... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6851458 | On board refueling vapor recovery system and fuel vapor passage using for the same An on board refueling vapor recovery system includes a first fuel vapor passage for connecting a fuel tank with a canister, a second fuel vapor passage for connecting an inlet portion of a fuel filler pipe with the fuel vapor passage (a tank main body) and a check v... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6684917 | Apparatus for volumetric metering of small quantity of powder from fluidized beds The present invention provides a fluidized bed for dispensing small quantities of powders. The fluidized bed is made using a porous housing to permit injection and removal of fluid through the surrounding walls to improve the operation of the bed particul... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6532999 | Pressure sensor for a vapor recovery system A pressure sensor includes a pair of inputs for determining the pressure within a vapor recovery path. The inputs are positioned about a flow restrictor within the vapor recovery path. The vapor recovery path may include a mounting platform for attaching ... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6354346 | Gravity feed fluid dispensing valve A dispensing valve cap mountable to a bottle is provided with a first valve part having a tubular portion having an air inlet, the first valve part further including a fluid outlet spaced apart along a longitudinal axis of the tubular portion to form a co... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6318423 | Plug neck for a filler neck of a fuel tank A plug neck for a filler neck of a motor vehicle has exchanging means for refueling-venting adaptation to different refueling devices. In the case of a refueling device which removes gases from a refueling channel by suction, a compensation chamber is con... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6223791 | Gravity feed fluid dispensing valve A dispensing valve cap mountable to a bottle is provided with a first valve part having a tubular portion having an air inlet, the first valve part further including a fluid outlet spaced apart along a longitudinal axis of the tubular portion to form a co... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6189581 | Filler neck closure A fuel tank filler apparatus includes a fuel tank filler neck, a pressure-relief valve coupled to the fuel tank filler neck, and a filler neck closure coupled to the fuel tank filler neck. The filler neck closure includes a drainage basin configured to co... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6095204 | Vapor recovery system accommodating ORVR vehicles A fuel dispensing nozzle for delivering fuel into a fuel tank by way of a fill pipe accommodates onboard refueling vapor recovery equipped vehicles by provision of vacuum and pressure relief for the vapor recovery conduit disposed in communication with th... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6006799 | Motor vehicle tank To diminish the escape of fuel vapors from a fuel tank filling tube during filling of the tank, a valve is provided that is switched by insertion of a fuel pump nozzle into the filling pipe so that fuel vapors escaping upon filling of the fuel tank are tr... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5896897 | Filling valve The invention is a filling valve which mounts to a filling machine having a storage tank for filling bottles or containers with liquid. The liquid passage of the filling valve is formed by a valve stem detachably connected with a sleeve. The two-piece des... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5740842 | Venting device for vehicle fuel tanks A fuel tank arrangement for a motor vehicle. The arrangement includes a fuel tank containing fuel therein and having a gas space disposed above the fuel, and a venting device connected to the fuel tank. The venting device includes an activated charcoal fi... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5722468 | Evaporative-fuel emission preventing apparatus In an evaporative-fuel emission preventing apparatus, a differential pressure regulating valve provided in the course of a passageway for connecting a fuel tank and a canister includes a valve section and a case section including a conduit for connecting ... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5715877 | Solution dilution assembly An assembly for dispensing a constant flow of liquid from a bottle independent of the level of liquid in the bottle. The assembly has a two-part cap with an inner portion and an outer portion. The inner portion is affixed to the bottle and has a generally... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5676181 | Vapor recovery system accommodating ORVR vehicles A fuel dispensing nozzle for delivering fuel into a fuel tank by way of a fill pipe accommodates onboard refueling vapor recovery equipped vehicles by provision of a vacuum relief valve in communication with the vapor recovery conduit.... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5535791 | Container for free-flowing masses and process for filling and emptying these containers A container (1) for masses (17) which can be pumped and which flow freely consists of a sack-shaped bag (3) made of flexible, diffusion-impervious plastic sheet which is closed pressure tight and arranged in a holding frame (2). From a bottom area (9) of ... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5515891 | Apparatus for preventing fuel spillage An apparatus is provided for preventing the spillage of fuel into the water or onto a marine vessel when filling a fuel tank on the vessel. A vent line is coupled between the fuel tank and a vent port of the vessel, at least one valve assembly is coupled ... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5425404 | Gravity feed fluid dispensing system A gravity based system for accurately dispensing a fluid and for mixing the fluid with another fluid. The system includes a bottle containing a quantity of the fluid. The bottle may be inverted and engaged with a dispenser assembly. The system is construc... | 06/20/1995 |
| 5406994 | Portable gasoline container A pour spout for conducting a liquid, such as fuel, from a portable ventless container to a tank which includes a mechanism for enabling a user to readily determine when the tank is full and when fluid flow from the portable container into the tank has st... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5322099 | Apparatus for preventing fuel spillage An apparatus is provided for preventing the spillage of fuel into the water or onto a marine vessel when filling a fuel tank on the vessel. A vent line is coupled between the fuel tank and a vent port of the vessel, at least one valve assembly is coupled ... | 06/21/1994 |
| 5322100 | Fuel filler module A fuel filler module fits in the filler pipe of an automotive fuel tank and includes a spring biased trap door that cooperates with a fuel nozzle restrictor to seal an open end of the filler pipe automatically when a fuel nozzle is withdrawn. The fuel fil... | 06/21/1994 |
| 5103877 | Vapor-liquid separator for evaporative emissions control system A tank vapor vent valve for a vehicle on board fuel emissions vapor recovery system has a liquid-vapor separator integrated into its design. A blocking valve is held closed when the tank is not being filled, but springs open when the nozzle is inserted to... | 04/14/1992 |
| 5040575 | Fuel tank with vapor trap connection to filler pipe A fuel tank having a trapping device arranged in its filler pipe for trapping fuel vapors during refuelling which has an internal closure flap which not only closes off an end of the filler pipe but also closes off connection to an activated carbon filter... | 08/20/1991 |
| 4966299 | Fuel assembly having a vapor vent with a hinged float valve In association with a fuel tank of a vehicle with an inlet, an improved fuel filler assembly therein with first and second sealing means for isolating the interior of the fuel tank from the atmosphere and a vapor storage canister before a refill of the ta... | 10/30/1990 |
| 4341242 | Loading arm A loading arm utilizing a counterbalancing mechanism in which half sheaves are utilized to provide one interconnection between the counterbalance and the outboard arm and a member is pivotally connected to both the outboard arm and the counterbalance to p... | 07/27/1982 |
