Receptacles – Closures – Vent in closure
Patent
1989-02-10
1989-10-31
Foster, Jimmy G.
Receptacles
Closures
Vent in closure
137587, 220DIG27, 440 88, B65D 2502, F16K 2404
Patent
active
048771520
ABSTRACT:
A fuel tank vent for venting air and fumes from a fuel tank of a boat, said vent including an outer and inner restraining means for restraining the flow of water and other foreign material from passing through said vent and contaminating the fuel in the tank. Each of said inner and outer restraining means include a unique structure in and of itself and in combination for causing said water and foreign material to take a tortuous path and to be trapped prior to reaching the fuel tank.
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Attwood Corporation
Foster Jimmy G.
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