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Tank venting system

US5603349A · kind A · utility

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20References
35Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 8, 1995
Grant dateFeb 18, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86332
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tank venting system includes first and second tank valves and a valve for controlling venting from valves to vapor recovery canister. The valve includes a housing containing a first valve assembly for controlling venting of the first tank valve and a second valve assembly for controlling venting of the second tank valve. A vent conduit defines a bleed passageway for dissipating pressurized fuel vapor in a housing flow tube to a filler neck through a signal port and a passageway. A tube includes a vacuum-relief passageway and a valve for regulating flow of ambient air from the signal passageway into the housing when a cap is off the filler neck.

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