Did You Know...
...that several people are credited with the invention of the flush toilet? Most people have heard of Thomas Crapper (1837-1910), the sanitary engineer who invented the valve-and-siphon arrangement that made the modern toilet possible. Another claimant to "the throne" was British inventor Alexander Cumming who patented a toilet in 1775. Then there's a nameless Minoan (a native of ancient Crete) who lived 4,000 years ago who supposedly was ahead of his time and created the first flush toilet!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7367352 | Multiway valve arrangement The valve device consists, according to the invention, of (at least) two part valves which are symmetrical in circuit terms with respect to the existing connections and which are designed, in particular, as four-way, two position valves of any desired type of constr... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7337798 | Gas supply apparatus A gas line (120) for supplying hydrogen gas and a harness (110) for supplying power to an electromagnetic valve are connected to an electromagnetic valve mechanism (200). The length of the harness (110) from a connecting member (111 | 03/04/2008 |
| 7137474 | Support structure of high pressure container A support structure for a container (1) provided with neck portions (47, 49) on both ends of a longitudinal direction thereof which includes; a first support member (5) for supporting one of the neck portions (47, 49) of the container ( | 11/21/2006 |
| 6986494 | Self-aligning mounting bracket and system for mounting a planar structure to a fixed structure A self-aligning bracket for use in mounting a planar surface such as a roof to a fixed structure such as a bank of fuel cylinders mounted to the roof of a vehicle frame. The bracket provides a locating block on a saddle mount which co-operates with a depression form... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6938928 | Integrated fuel tank and complementary counterweight A fuel system for a work vehicle having fewer points of leakage and a secure or virtually damage proof location for the filler tube of the fuel tank is provided. The fuel system includes an integrated fuel tank which includes a fuel tank and a filler tube integrated... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6550811 | Dual fuel tank system for an earthmoving vehicle A side mount fuel tank system installed on an earth moving vehicle such as a motor grader. The side mount fuel tank system is designed to allow the installation of an air-to-air aftercooler onto a motor grader without requiring the lengthening of a rear f... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6502660 | Tubing manifold with expansion loops A CNG fuel supply system is provided for a bus. The system includes a plurality of rearward tank cylinders mounted on the top of the bus and a plurality of forward tank cylinders mounted on the top of the bus. A CNG manifold line has a length extending tr... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6439334 | Alternative fuels vehicle and fuel-system valve used therein A gaseous alternative fuels vehicle has a vehicle body with an engine and a gas fuel tank. A gaseous fuel supply system establishes gas communication between the engine and the gas fuel tank. The gaseous fuel supply system includes a valve having a valve ... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6412588 | CNG fuel supply system A CNG fuel supply system is provided for mounting a plurality of Type 4 tanks on the roof of a bus. A manifold line extends to the roof of the bus and is anchored against movement relative to the length of the bus. A shutoff valve is associated with each ... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6394217 | Dual draw and return fuel manifold with integral mounting bracket for a vehicle A dual draw and return fuel manifold with an integral mounting bracket for use on a mobile vehicle containing at least two fuel tanks such as a heavy duty truck. The invention overcomes problems associated with assembling several fittings to a bracket and... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6367573 | Cylinder mount for fuel system A CNG fuel tank system is provided for mounting on the roof of a bus. The system includes a support frame mounted on the roof of the bus. The support frame includes at least one longitudinal frame wall extending generally parallel to the length of the bus... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6213243 | Dual draw and return fuel manifold with integral mounting bracket for a vehicle A dual draw and return fuel manifold with an integral mounting bracket for use on a mobile vehicle containing at least two fuel tanks such as a heavy duty truck. The invention overcomes problems associated with assembling several fittings to a bracket and... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6102065 | Liquid propane delivery system A liquid propane reserve system for providing propane to propane operated equipment including a reserve tank interconnected between a main tank and the equipment. Each tank includes a manual shutoff valve so that the main tank may first selectively be dep... | 08/15/2000 |
| 5924514 | Auxiliary fuel tank for a snowmobile An auxiliary fuel tank for a snowmobile is detachably secured to the clutch guard of the snowmobile so that the tank is as remote as possible from heat producing elements of the snowmobile while being readily accessible when the cowling covering the engin... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5704387 | Propane reserve system A propane reserve system for providing propane fuel to propane driven equipment. The propane reserve system includes a standard tank and reserve tank interconnected by a supply network such that the standard tank simultaneously supplies fuel to the propan... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5197443 | Fuel system for diesel truck A fuel system for a diesel truck has a first fuel tank (80) and a second fuel tank (82). A siphon line (90) is open to the lower portions of the tanks and extends above the upper portions of both tanks. A manually operated priming pump (98) is used to rem... | 03/30/1993 |
| 5082426 | Jet pump structure for a fuel tank A jet pump structure for a fuel tank having first and second chambers therein includes first, second and third fuel pipes all of which are connected to a vacuum chamber provided within the fuel tank. The first pipe returns oversupplied fuel into the vacuu... | 01/21/1992 |
| 4747429 | Emergency fuel transfer accessory An emergency fuel transfer accessory adapted for mounting in a vehicle's fuel system is disclosed. In a normal or first mode the accessory directs fuel through the confidential fuel system of the vehicles. The accessory includes a valve adapted for utiliz... | 05/31/1988 |
| 4694870 | Vented fuel system for a vehicle A vented fuel system for a vehicle includes a plurality of fuel storage tanks and a fuel sump tank with at least one fuel storage tank positioned on each side of the vehicle. The sump tank is positioned on the vehicle between the fuel storage tanks and at... | 09/22/1987 |
| 4620568 | Vehicle off road fuel use indicator A fuel flow diverting system is provided for a diesel engine powered vehicle including an auxiliary power system driven from the engine of the vehicle when the latter is stationary and wherein the vehicle is provided with primary and secondary fuel tanks ... | 11/04/1986 |
| 4383590 | Articulated tractor having power units in tandem A tractor having two power units supported on respective frame portions which are pivotably connected in tandem, each power unit operatively connected to its respective fore or after axle which respectively mounts four or six wheels. The frame portions su... | 05/17/1983 |
| 4287908 | Fuel tank selector valve A valve assembly for selectively connecting either one of a pair of fuel supply tanks through supply and return lines to and from a combustion engine while isolating the other tank from communication both with the selected active tank and with the engine.... | 09/08/1981 |
| 4288086 | Fuel tank arrangement for a tractor A fuel tank arrangement for a tractor which stores its fuel in an auxiliary tank and a main tank that are spaced apart in the tractor. The tractor's engine receives its supply of fuel from a fuel pump after it has passed through a primary fuel filter. The... | 09/08/1981 |
| 4286624 | Fluid handling systems & multi-positionable valving arrangements for the use therein A compact fluid handling system and multi-positionable valving arrangement for use therein wherein a plurality of fluid source means such, for example, as a plurality of fuel tanks or the like, are adapted to be interconnected with a plurality of fluid ut... | 09/01/1981 |
| 4270621 | Articulated tractor powered by tandem engines A tractor with two engines arranged in tandem, each carried by a frame portion pivotable relative to the other counterbalances about a vertical axis under the rear engine. The body of the tractor is narrow forward and to the rear wherein axles for front a... | 06/02/1981 |
