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Method of closing a fuel tank with a pivotal door and seal

US8746479B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 25, 2010
Grant dateJun 10, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 29, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86332
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for closing a fuel tank includes providing a base sized to be received within an interior of a fuel tank filler neck, movably mounting a closure structure on the base, and securing a biasing mechanism to the base wherein the biasing mechanism biases the closure structure into a closed position on the base.

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