Internal-combustion engines – Charge forming device – Fuel injection system
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-07
2008-08-26
Cronin, Stephen K. (Department: 3747)
Internal-combustion engines
Charge forming device
Fuel injection system
C123S469000, C239S600000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07415970
ABSTRACT:
A fuel delivery system in accordance with the present invention comprises a fuel rail having an outlet opening and an outlet cup that is insertable into the outlet opening. The cup includes a flange. The flange includes at least one tab extending therefrom. The cup further defines a vertical axis extending therethrough. The system further includes a fuel injector with an inlet insertable within the cup. The system still further includes a retention clip. The clip includes an inner peripheral surface, at least a portion of which is configured for engagement with the injector when the clip and injector are assembled together. The clip further includes at least one arm, the arm further including a finger configured for spring engagement with the tab of the cup. The clip is operative to limit the movement of the fuel injector when it is assembled with the clip and inserted in the cup.
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Doherty Robert
Zdroik Michael J.
Cronin Stephen K.
Dykema Gossett PLLC
Hufty J. Page
Millennium Industries Corp.
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