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Fuel system and method for assembling the same

US8720484B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 2012
Grant dateMay 13, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 25, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/8342
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fuel system is disclosed. The fuel system includes a fuel tank having a chamber defined by a wall and an electrical circuit associated with the fuel tank. The electrical circuit includes means for determining an amount of fuel disposed within the fuel tank chamber. A portion of the electrical circuit includes a sensor for detecting whether or not the fuel line is properly connected to the fuel tank. A method for assembling a fuel system is also disclosed.

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