US4450880A
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Filler pipe for a fuel tank
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1983-01-17
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Granted: 1984-05-29
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Expires: 2003-01-17
Abstract
Abstract A filler pipe for a fuel tank, especially for motor vehicles, with a vent pipe running along an upper wall part of the filler pipe. The vent pipe terminates at a distance from an inlet opening or mouth of the filler pipe. A sloping baffle as well as a fuel nozzle support are arranged between the end of the vent pipe and the inlet opening of the filler pipe. The filler pipe with the vent pipe, sloping baffle, and nozzle support are formed in one piece of a synthetic resinous material, with the vent pipe being formed out of an upper side of the filler pipe and the baffle being formed by a drawn-in wall part of the filler pipe.
Inventors
- 👤 Dieter Scheurenbrand
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:00
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K15/00; B60K15/03; B60K15/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A one-piece filler arrangement for motor vehicle fue tanks comprising a filler pipe having an upper wall and an inlet opening, vent pipe means formed as apart of the upper wall for venting air from the fuel tank with one end of the vent pipe means terminating at a distance from the inlet opening, sloping baffle means formed from a drawn-in wall part of the upper wall of the filler pipe between the inlet opening of the filler pipe and the one end of the vent pipe, shaped means projecting generally inwardly between the inlet opening and the one end of the vent pipe for supporting a fuel nozzle, said shaped means being formed in part with said drawn-in wall part, wherein the direction of insertion of the fuel nozzle is controlled by the shaped means and direct flow of fuel from the fuel nozzle into the vent pipe is precluded.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A one-piece filler arrangement for motor vehicle fue tanks comprising a filler pipe having an upper wall and an inlet opening, vent pipe means formed as apart of the upper wall for venting air from the fuel tank with one end of the vent pipe means terminating at a distance from the inlet opening, sloping baffle means formed from a drawn-in wall part of the upper wall of the filler pipe between the inlet opening of the filler pipe and the one end of the vent pipe, shaped means projecting generally inwardly between the inlet opening and the one end of the vent pipe for supporting a fuel nozzle, said shaped means being formed in part with said drawn-in wall part, wherein the direction of insertion of the fuel nozzle is controlled by the shaped means and direct flow of fuel from the fuel nozzle into the vent pipe is precluded.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The filler pipe according to claim 1, wherein the shaped means forming the nozzle support includes a notch disposed between the drawn-in wall part and the inlet opening of the filler pipe.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The filler pipe according to claim 2, wherein means are provided for fixing a diameter of the inlet opening of the filler pipe, and means are provided at an inner circumference of the filler pipe between the shaped means forming the nozzle support and the inlet opening for accommodating said diameter-fixing means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The filler pipe according to claim 3, wherein the diameter-fixing means includes an annular fitting piece, and the accommodating means is an annular slot for receiving the fitting piece.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The filler pipe according to claim 4, wherein a spring-loaded cover means is mounted on the fitting piece for normally closing the inlet opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
The filler pipe according to claim 1, wherein means are provided for fixing a diameter of the inlet opening of the filler pipe, and means are provided at an inner circumference of the filler pipe between the shaped means forming the nozzle support and the inlet opening for accommodating said diameter-fixing means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The filler pipe according to claim 6, wherein the diameter-fixing means includes an annular fitting piece, and the accommodating means is an annular slot for receiving the fitting piece.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The filler pipe according to claim 7, wherein a spring-loaded cover means is mounted on the fitting piece for normally closing the inlet opening.
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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) | 1987-05-29 | 1987-11-28 | 1988-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-29 | 1991-11-28 | 1992-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-29 | 1995-11-28 | 1996-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |