Fuel-dispensing nozzle inhibitor
US7967042B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2015/0483
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A nozzle inhibitor is included in a fuel tank filler neck closure assembly. The nozzle inhibitor blocks full insertion of a small-diameter unleaded fuel nozzle into the filler neck closure assembly yet allows full insertion of a large-diameter diesel fuel nozzle into the filler neck closure assembly.
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