Patent · US Expired

Fuel tank for automobiles

US6886705B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 14, 2002
Grant dateMay 3, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/3099
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The fuel tank includes a tank main body, a filler pipe, a first breather pipe, and a second breather pipe. The tank main body stores fuel therein. The filler pipe supplies fuel to the tank main body. The first breather pipe connects the upper space of the tank main body to the neighboring portion of a fuel supply opening. The second breather pipe connects the middle portion of the filler pipe to the neighboring portion of the fuel supply opening.

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