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Capless closure for fuel filler pipe

US11358466B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 2020
Grant dateJun 14, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K2015/0461
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A capless filler pipe closure is provided for a tank filler pipe. The capless closure permits a fuel pump nozzle to be inserted into the tank filler pipe without first removing a fuel cap from the outer end of the tank filler pipe.

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