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US4776486A
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Device for holding automobile fuel-tank filler port cap
Assignee: Nifco Inc
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Filing: 1987-01-23
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Granted: 1988-10-11
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Expires: 2007-01-23
Abstract
Abstract A device for holding an automobile fuel-tank filler port cap comprises a mounting member secured to a position near the filler port, a ring-like holding member rotatably fitted in an annular groove of the cap, and a connecting member connecting the mounting and holding members. The connecting and holding members are folded over the mounting member when the cap is fitted on the filler port. When the cap is removed, all the members are extended into a strip-like form to hold the cap in a hanging state.
Inventors
- 👤 Akira Mizusawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:20
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K15/00; B60K15/03; B60K15/04; B60K15/0406; B60K2015/0432; B60K2015/0445; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/33
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A device for holding an automobile fuel tank filler port cap, comprising a mounting member secured to a position near the filler port, a substantially flat ring-like holding member rotatably fitted in an annular groove of the cap, a connecting member connecting said mounting and holding members, and at least one coupling pin rotatably connecting said connecting member to each of said mounting and holding members, said connecting member and holding member being folded over said mounting member and arcuately disposed about said filler port when the cap is fitted on the filler port, and all of said members being extended into a strip-like form when the cap is removed with said cap disposed below said filler port.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
118 words
A device for holding an automobile fuel tank filler port cap, comprising a mounting member secured to a position near the filler port, a substantially flat ring-like holding member rotatably fitted in an annular groove of the cap, a connecting member connecting said mounting and holding members, and at least one coupling pin rotatably connecting said connecting member to each of said mounting and holding members, said connecting member and holding member being folded over said mounting member and arcuately disposed about said filler port when the cap is fitted on the filler port, and all of said members being extended into a strip-like form when the cap is removed with said cap disposed below said filler port.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said connecting member comprises two hingedly connected semi-circular portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said connecting member is provided with upstanding reentrant portions permitting expansion and contraction of the diameter of said connecting member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1991-10-11 | 1992-04-11 | 1992-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-10-11 | 1996-04-11 | 1996-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-10-11 | 2000-04-11 | 2000-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |