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Servicable draw and return tube assembly

US9914558B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims

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Inventors

Ken Watson · Milwaukee, US
Evan Waymire · West Linn, US
John Loffink · Boring, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 21, 2013
Grant date	Mar 13, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 2, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60K2015/03453
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A serviceable draw and return tube assembly for use in fuel tanks is disclosed. The assembly may include a draw tube and a return tube secured to a plate, wherein the plate may be removably secured to a flange, which is fixedly secured to a fuel tank. The process of removably securing the plate to the flange allows for use of different sizes and materials to be utilized in manufacture of the assembly, thereby saving installation time and manufacturing costs.

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