Fluid handling – Line condition change responsive valves – Direct response valves
Reexamination Certificate
2004-10-28
2008-12-02
Rivell, John (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Line condition change responsive valves
Direct response valves
C137S151000, C137S592000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07458391
ABSTRACT:
A fuel filler tube assembly including a one-way valve or check valve. The tube assembly is adaptable for pre-assembly on either a metal or plastic fuel tank and employs a common check valve with an adapter tube for plastic tanks. The valve employs a flapper with spaced ribs for deflecting a siphon hose away from the valve seal; and, the ribs are spaced to maintain the flow stream of he fuel during refueling and facilitating opening of the flapper.
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Benjey Robert P.
Krishnamoorthy Pk Haridass
Martin Charles J.
Verzyl Steven H.
Zorine Maxim V.
Eaton Corporation
Rivell John
Shih Anna M.
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