Watercraft fueling apparatus and methods

Details Watercraft fueling apparatus and methods Watercraft fueling apparatus and methods

2011-03-29

2011-03-29

Maust, Timothy L (Department: 3751)

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C141S31100A, C141S326000, C220S086100, C220S573000, C137S312000

Reexamination Certificate

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07913722

ABSTRACT:
A fuel fill port that helps prevent spillage of fuel during watercraft fueling includes a housing having an opening for installation on a surface of the watercraft and a cap for sealing the opening. A fill tube has one end sized to accept a fuel dispensing nozzle and another end for connection to a fuel tank. A catch basin defined by a bottom portion of the housing is positioned such that backflow of fuel from the fill tube collects within the catch basin. A fill vent has one end positioned relative the fill tube to allow excess fuel from the fuel tank to flow into the catch basin and another end adapted for connection to the fuel tank. One or more passages from the catch basin to the fuel tank guides fuel from the catch basin to the fuel tank.

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