Fuel cap tether

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2011-04-19

2011-04-19

Stashick, Anthony (Department: 3781)

Receptacles

Closures

Tethered closure

Reexamination Certificate

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07926678

ABSTRACT:
A filler neck closure unit of a vehicle includes a closure cap adapted to close a fuel tank filler neck of the vehicle. Also included is a breakaway tether including a mount ring and a strap. The mount ring is coupled to the cap and formed to include a weakened, frangible section. The strap has a first end coupled to the mount ring and a second end adapted to be anchored to the vehicle which includes the fuel tank filler neck.

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