Air release valve for fuel tank of a motor vehicle

Details Air release valve for fuel tank of a motor vehicle Air release valve for fuel tank of a motor vehicle

2006-07-28

2009-11-10

Hepperle, Stephen (Department: 3753)

Fluid handling

Diverse fluid containing pressure systems

Fluid separating traps or vents

C137S043000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07614417

ABSTRACT:
The device includes an air release valve for a fuel tank of a motor vehicle, the air release valve comprising a housing defining at least one inlet opening therein, a central axis and a wall disposed proximate the inlet opening, the wall defining at least two outlet openings therein, the two outlet openings being sized differently; a sealing seat disposed about the two outlet openings; a float disposed in the housing moveable along the central axis, the float defining a center aligned with the central axis; and a flexible membrane attached proximate the center and extending freely therefrom to seal the two outlet openings.

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