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Fuel tank assembly

US11402251B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 22, 2019
Grant dateAug 2, 2022
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K2015/03217
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

One embodiment of a fuel tank assembly includes a fuel sending unit having a float with a small thickness, which heretofore has been too thin to secure a stand-alone magnet thereon. The float may be manufactured in a complex shape or in a small size. In one embodiment the float may be manufactured of a material having magnetized particles interspersed throughout the float such that the float does not require a stand alone magnet secured thereon. The float may be manufactured of a material having a foaming agent added thereto so as to provide a finished product with air filled voids positioned throughout the float to increase the buoyancy of the finished float product.

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