Fuel filter housing with snap lock valve asssembly
US8020708B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2201/4046
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A valve assembly that is useable with a fuel filter housing to control the flow of fuel through the fuel filter housing. The valve assembly comprises two primary parts that are connected together via a snap connection, and when the valve assembly is installed on the fuel filter housing, means on the fuel filter housing prevent disconnection of the snap connection. One or both of the primary parts of the valve assembly can be provided with a tamper evident feature that will indicate whether someone has tried to remove or disassemble the valve assembly.
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