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Fuel tank for automobile vehicles
Assignee: TECHNI PLASTE SA
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Filing: 1973-10-05
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Granted: 1975-09-16
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Expires: 1993-10-05
Abstract
Abstract Fuel tank for automobile vehicles comprising a perforated enclosure closed laterally and hanging over the withdrawal zone so that the fuel contained in said enclosure can escape from it laterally but only while being slowed up.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis J Gallay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:40
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K15/00; B60K15/03; B60K15/077
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A fuel tank for a vehicle having a housing enclosing a fuel storage space, said housing having top and bottom walls, an aperture in said bottom wall for flow of fuel therefrom, and means for retarding flow of fluid in said space from over the aperture when the tank tilts with the portion having the aperture in an elevated position, said means comprising a tubular member having open ends and a plurality of openings in its wall for flow of fluid transversely therethrough, said tubular member being secured at one end to said top wall and having its opposite end disposed in spaced relation with the bottom wall adjacent to the said aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A fuel tank for a vehicle having a housing enclosing a fuel storage space, said housing having top and bottom walls, an aperture in said bottom wall for flow of fuel therefrom, and means for retarding flow of fluid in said space from over the aperture when the tank tilts with the portion having the aperture in an elevated position, said means comprising a tubular member having open ends and a plurality of openings in its wall for flow of fluid transversely therethrough, said tubular member being secured at one end to said top wall and having its opposite end disposed in spaced relation with the bottom wall adjacent to the said aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
A fuel tank for automobile vehicles comprising a gauge supporting plate, a bottom wall, aa fuel withdrawal outlet located on said bottom wall and a tubular enclosure having an upper open end, a lower open end and a perforated lateral wall, said upper end being fixed to said gauge supporting plate and said bottom end being located in the vicinity of said withdrawal outlet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
64 words
A fuel tank for automobile vehicles comprising a gauge supporting plate, a bottom wall, aa fuel withdrawal outlet located on said bottom wall and a tubular enclosure having an upper open end, a lower open end and a perforated lateral wall, said upper end being fixed to said gauge supporting plate and said bottom end being located in the vicinity of said withdrawal outlet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
Fuel tank according to claim 2, wherein the perforated enclosure bears against a shoulder present at the bottom of the tank and surrounding the withdrawal orifice.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-09-15 | 1979-03-17 | 1979-09-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-15 | 1983-03-17 | 1983-09-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-15 | 1987-03-17 | 1987-09-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |