Leak detection method and associated valve and fuel system

US7908099B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH (S.A.) · BE

Inventors

• Ron Behar · Williamsport, US
• Eric Grant · Ypsilanti, US
• Ryan McCleary · White Lake, US
• David Hill · Racine, US
• Scott Garabedian · Warren, US
• Saurin Mehta · Troy, US
• Kevin Slusser · Rochester, US
• Dave Dirkson · Windsor, CA

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 5, 2007
• Grant date: Mar 15, 2011
• Expiry date: Feb 5, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F02M2025/0845
• WIPO field: Engines, pumps, turbines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Method of detecting a leak in a fuel system comprising a fuel tank and an orifice with a controlled section between the tank and the atmosphere, according to which