System and method for filtering fuel within fuel tank
US9470193B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M37/0052
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system and method for filtering fuel using a fuel filtration system are disclosed. The fuel filtration system may include a fuel filter, a siphon mechanism and a filter shaft. A first end of the filter shaft may be connected to the fuel filter and a second end of the filter shaft may be connected to the siphon mechanism, each of the fuel filter, the siphon mechanism and the filter shaft may be positioned within a fuel tank. Fuel within the fuel tank may be filtered using the fuel filtration system by a siphon action.
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