Fill nozzle pass through flame mitigation device for portable fuel container
US11807421B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2251/205
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flame mitigation device (FMD) contained within the neck of a container and configured to allow the fuel nozzle to pass through the FMD. The FMD forming a barrier in the neck of the fill port and capable of constricting the fuel nozzle upon passing through the FMD to inhibit external debris from entering the interior of the portable container and to inhibit fuel from flowing back out of the fill port.
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