Fuel tank system having enhanced durability and reduced...

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2004-11-15

2008-11-25

Stashick, Anthony D (Department: 3781)

Receptacles

Sectional

Tank for fluids

C220S004120, C220S653000, C220S562000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07455190

ABSTRACT:
A mounting apparatus for an internalized fuel system of a fuel tank. The apparatus comprises a support portion and a valve retainer arm attached about the support portion. The support portion has a body and first and second ends. The first end has a connecting flange configured to engage the fuel tank and the second end has a reduced cross-sectional portion attached thereto to provide flexibility to the fuel tank from pressure and vacuum forces. The valve retainer arm has an attachment end attached about the support portion. The attachment end extends to a valve retainer end for retaining the internalized fuel system within the fuel tank.

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