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Venting tubing system for a fuel tank

US8376180B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 31, 2007
Grant dateFeb 19, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K2015/03523
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fuel tank comprising at least one fuel vapor accessory articulately coupled with a fuel tubing extending within the fuel tank. The tubing extends from a field end of the tank towards an outlet end thereof, and is formed with at least one aperture between the field end and the outlet end. The fuel vapor accessory is disposed between the field end and the outlet end. The tubing is secured to an inside upper wall of the fuel tank.

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