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US4027910A
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Terminal for the fuel filling pipe of a motor vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-10-15
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Granted: 1977-06-07
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Expires: 1995-10-15
Abstract
Abstract A filler pipe terminal accommodated in its entirety within a recessed annular seat in a motor vehicle body. The terminal includes an outwardly projecting end flange, and a second outwardly projecting flange spaced downstream of the end flange. A resilient gasket is arranged between the end flange and the recessed seat bottom, the gasket also being between the seat bottom and the portion of the filler pipe passing through the seat bottom. A resilient retaining element is arranged between the seat bottom and the second flange. The terminal is provided with an inwardly projecting flange for cooperation with a locking closure cap, the latter being entirely accommodated within the end of the terminal.
Inventors
- 👤 Mario Farelli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:26
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K15/00; B60K15/03; B60K15/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
An automobile fuel filler pipe assembly comprising: a. an automobile body portion having a recessed opening surrounded by an inwardly-projecting seat recessed beneath the outer surface of the body portion, b. a filler pipe having a terminal portion within said opening, c. a first outwardly projecting flange at the end of said pipe, said flange being spaced above said seat in the body portion, d. a resilient gasket having portions between: I. the outer edge of said first flange and said automobile body portion, Ii. said first flange and said seat, and Iii. the inner edge of said seat and said filler pipe, said gasket maintaining said pipe and body portion completely out of contact with each other, e. a second flange projecting outwardly from said pipe, said second flange being spaced beneath said seat, and f. resilient retaining means around the exterior of said pipe and fitted snugly between said seat and said second flange.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
An automobile fuel filler pipe assembly comprising: a. an automobile body portion having a recessed opening surrounded by an inwardly-projecting seat recessed beneath the outer surface of the body portion, b. a filler pipe having a terminal portion within said opening, c. a first outwardly projecting flange at the end of said pipe, said flange being spaced above said seat in the body portion, d. a resilient gasket having portions between: I. the outer edge of said first flange and said automobile body portion, Ii. said first flange and said seat, and Iii. the inner edge of said seat and said filler pipe, said gasket maintaining said pipe and body portion completely out of contact with each other, e. a second flange projecting outwardly from said pipe, said second flange being spaced beneath said seat, and f. resilient retaining means around the exterior of said pipe and fitted snugly between said seat and said second flange.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
As assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said resilient retaining means is an outwardly stretchable ring-like element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
An assembly as defined in claim 2 wherein said outwardly stretchable element is a continuous ring of resilient material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
An assembly as defined in claim 2 wherein said outwardly stretchable element is a discontinuous springy strip having a generally circular central portion and outwardly flared ends.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
An assembly as defined in claim 2 wherein said second flange is formed with a notch extending inwardly from the outer edge of said second flange to provide access to said outwardly stretchable element by a tool, whereby said element can be stretched outwardly over said second flange to release the engagement between said filler pipe and said automobile body portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
An assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said resilient gasket has a stepped configuration including a vertically extending upper portion, a horizontally extending intermediate portion, and a vertically extending lower portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
An assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said first flange and gasket are entirely accommodated within the recess between said seat and the outer surface of said automobile body portion so that no portion of the assembly projects beyond said outer surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
An assembly as defined in claim 7 including a closure cap for said filler pipe, said cap being entirely accommodated within said pipe so that said cap does not project beyond the outer surface of said automobile body portion.
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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) | 1980-06-06 | 1980-12-06 | 1981-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-06 | 1984-12-06 | 1985-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-06 | 1988-12-06 | 1989-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |