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Class 33/731 - Including seal


Subclass of Class 33 - Geometrical instruments
Definition: Subject matter having means for preventing matter from entering
No. of patents: 26
Last issue date: 05/29/2012


NumberTitleIssue Date
8186074Fluid level gauge having swivel blade
A fluid level gauge for use with an engine is provided. The fluid level gauge may have a blade, a handle having a protrusion, and a swivel rigidly connected to the blade and having a recess to receive the protrusion. The fluid level gauge may also have a retention m...
05/29/2012
7779555Locking engine reservoir dipstick module
A flexible locking dipstick module useful with a motor vehicle including an oil reservoir. A dipstick is disposed within a housing which has one end thereof affixed to the oil reservoir and extends therefrom to a location within the engine compartment of a motor veh...
08/24/2010
7546693Locking flexible transmission dipstick
A flexible locking dipstick module useful with a motor vehicle transmission including a transmission case. A transmission dipstick is disposed within a housing which has one end thereof affixed to the transmission case and extends therefrom to a location within the ...
06/16/2009
7430814Oil filling structure of internal combustion engine
In an internal combustion engine, an oil-filler-port/oil-level-gauge attachment hole is formed on a side of the internal combustion engine. An oil-level-gauge for measuring the amount of oil in the inside of the internal combustion engine extends within the oil-fill...
10/07/2008
7360319Dip stick
A dip stick assembly has a dip stick and a housing that receives the dip stick. A wiper is selectively engageable with the dip stick. The wiper has an engaged position and a disengaged position. In the engaged position, the wiper is in contact with the dip stick. In...
04/22/2008
7287616Transmission case and dipstick assembly
The present invention provides a motorcycle including a front wheel, a rear wheel, a frame supported by the front and rear wheels, a crankcase, a transmission case coupled to the crankcase, a transmission access door coupled to a side of the transmission case, and a...
10/30/2007
7191542Oil level gauge
An oil level gauge includes a handle section, a shank section, and a measuring section. The measuring section includes an upper limit mark and a lower limit mark in an up and down direction. The measuring section has a curved shape in a direction perpendicular to a ...
03/20/2007
7159330Oil level gauge guide structure
An oil level gauge guide structure including an oil level gauge for measuring engine oil of a vehicle. An oil level gauge is held in an oil level gauge guide. A clip is provided having a first end section held to a resinous part fixed to an engine main body, and a s...
01/09/2007
7134220Fluid level measuring device having at least one compressible member
A fluid level measuring device, also referred to as a dipstick, for measuring the fluid level in a fluid reservoir or tank, such as an oil pan or transmission reservoir in an internal combustion engine. The fluid level measuring device includes a stationary tube ont...
11/14/2006
7131213Fluid level measuring device
A fluid level measuring device, also referred to as a dipstick, for measuring the fluid level in a fluid reservoir or tank, such as an oil pan or transmission reservoir in an internal combustion engine. The fluid level measuring device includes a stationary tube ont...
11/07/2006
7055384Fluid level measuring device
A fluid level measuring device, also referred to as a dipstick, for measuring the fluid level in a fluid reservoir or tank, such as an oil pan or transmission reservoir in an internal combustion engine. The fluid level measuring device includes a stationary tube ass...
06/06/2006
6935044Connection system for a fluid level measuring device
A connection system for a fluid level measuring system is disclosed. The disclosed connection system comprises an outer member (also known as a boss), at least one retaining means or clip, and a tube that has been previously shaped and in receptive within the outer ...
08/30/2005
6926121Oil filter cap with ball valve anti-sticking device
A cap for sealing an outer end of an oil filler tube of an engine where the oil filler tube has an inner end with ball valve having a float ball and mating valve seat for impeding any reverse flow of oil during engine operation. The cap includes a sealable plug mati...
08/09/2005
5829153Lockable cap assembly
A cap assembly, having a fixedly attached dipstick, for a fill and/or guide tube is provided. The cap provides a fluid tight seal on the end of the tube, thereby preventing fluid leakage. The cap can be used on both linear and non-linear tubes because it ...
11/03/1998
5613303Oil level gauge
An oil level gauge having a simple structure so as to be readily assembled, an accidental disconnection of a handle from a rod being prevented, favorable contact between a rubber packing and an inner wall of a gauge insertion pipe being assured, and a rel...
03/25/1997
5544419Dipstick assembly
An improved dipstick assembly is provided for measuring liquid level in a chamber containing liquid and gas in which the liquid may be agitated, and in which the gas may have a pressure different from atmospheric. An example is the oil reservoir or crankc...
08/13/1996
5485681Swivel type dipstik
A swivel type dipstick with a screw-on cap is provided. The swivel allows the blade of the dipstick to rotate freely, thus allowing the dipstick to be used with nonlinear fill tubes. The screw-on cap provides a tight seal between the dipstick and the fill...
01/23/1996
5205172Electronic gauge for interface measurements
The interface gauge includes at least one transducer for sensing the interface between two media within a reservoir. An elongated flat member has at least one transverse bore. A transducer is loosely contained within the bore. Conductors connect the trans...
04/27/1993
5086943Sealing cap assembly for an access aperture
The present invention is directed to a sealing cap assembly (10) of the type that is particularly adapted for use in closing and venting the access aperture (60) of a transmission housing (58). The embodiment of the sealing cap assembly (10) disclosed, ha...
02/11/1992
5014445Transmission fluid fill regulator and seal assembly
A fluid fill regulator and seal assembly (10) for automatic transmissions (11) positionable within a bore (65) provided in the case (12) of a transmission. The assembly comprises a semi-rigid regulator member (20) having a cylindrical body (22) closed at ...
05/14/1991
4965942Dipstick handle
A dipstick handle of the invention includes a unitarily molded handle, such as a finger ring, having an integrally molded hollow shaft. The shaft has one or two pairs of opposed slots through its outside surface. A dipstick blade is received by one end of...
10/30/1990
4174574Engine oil level measurement device for sound proof encapsulated internal combustion engines
A device for the measurement of the engine oil level in sound proof encapsulated internal combustion engines by means of an oil dipstick....
11/20/1979
4155166Dipstick and plug assembly
The combination of a dipstick and plug assembly adapted to be inserted within a standard oil filler tube of an engine. In a preferred embodiment, the assembly includes a molded cap element having an integrally formed handle for facilitating gripping there...
05/22/1979
4067113Dipstick with pressure relief valve
A dipstick assembly including a pressure relief valve comprising a handle member having a passageway extending therethrough between the ends thereof, a measuring blade connected to the handle member, a sealing device for perfecting a seal between the dips...
01/10/1978
4021924Dip stick
A fluid-level indicating device, such as a dip stick, adapted for insertion into the access tube of a fluid reservoir wherein the device includes a friction reducing member at the leading end of the measuring member for facilitating free passage of the me...
05/10/1977
3991476Dip stick with sealing sleeve
A dip stick assembly is disclosed which includes a sealing sleeve member attached to the end of the dip stick handle which is adapted to extend into an access tube and frictionally engage the interior thereof to prevent loosening of the dip stick and to f...
11/16/1976
 
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