公开(公告)号：US20100252125A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-07

申请号：US12419405

申请日：2009-04-07

Applicant: Robert A. Roth ,  Sharon Elizabeth Beyer ,  Ulf Sawert

Inventor： Robert A. Roth ,  Sharon Elizabeth Beyer ,  Ulf Sawert

IPC: F16K31/22

CPC classification number: F16K1/02 ,  F16K1/34 ,  F16K31/002 ,  Y10T137/0874 ,  Y10T137/3099 ,  Y10T137/7358 ,  Y10T403/60

Abstract: A fill limiter vent valve (FLVV) adapted for suspension downward into a fuel tank has upper and lower housing members having openings in their cylindrical walls cooperating to define a spill-over level for fuel into the FLVV producing float-initiated vent valve closure during a fuel fill event. The lower housing member has a latching member fixedly engageable with one or more cooperating latching features of the upper housing member in a plurality of relative axial positions; and the spill-over level is varied by relative axial movement of the housing members between those positions. Axial alignment of the latching member and the cooperating latching features is maintained by axially aligned, interacting surface features of the housing members.

Abstract translation: 适于向下悬挂到燃料箱中的补充限流器排放阀（FLVV）具有在其圆柱形壁中具有开口的上部和下部壳体构件，其协作以在燃料过程中确定用于燃料的溢出水平，以产生浮动启动的通气阀关闭 燃料填充事件。 下壳体构件具有闩锁构件，其在多个相对的轴向位置中可固定地与上壳体构件的一个或多个配合的闩锁构件接合; 并且通过在这些位置之间的壳体构件的相对轴向运动来改变溢出水平。 通过轴向对齐的壳体构件的相互作用的表面特征来保持闩锁构件和协作闩锁特征的轴向对准。

公开(公告)号：US07047997B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-23

申请号：US10835053

申请日：2004-04-28

Applicant: Sharon Elizabeth Beyer ,  Ulf Sawert ,  Mark K. Wolfenden ,  Chris I. Witherspoon ,  Robert A. Roth ,  Thomas J. Mott ,  Michael Allen Pittenger ,  William L. Villaire

Inventor： Sharon Elizabeth Beyer ,  Ulf Sawert ,  Mark K. Wolfenden ,  Chris I. Witherspoon ,  Robert A. Roth ,  Thomas J. Mott ,  Michael Allen Pittenger ,  William L. Villaire

IPC: F16K24/04

CPC classification number: F16K24/04 ,  Y10T137/0874 ,  Y10T137/1662 ,  Y10T137/3099

Abstract: A device and method for venting a tank comprising an intermediate shutoff valve as part of a cover that closes a tank opening. The intermediate shutoff valve is placed between an existing valve and a vent port in a liquid storage tank. The shutoff valve is operable to substantially fluidly seal the vent port when the vent valve is displaced greater than a predetermined amount. The intermediate shutoff valve facilitates complete removal of the existing vent valve during an impact wherein a wall of the storage tank impacts the existing valve. Upon impact, the intermediate shutoff valve is operable to close and seal a tank opening created by the displacement and removal of the existing vent valve.

Abstract translation: 一种用于排出包括中间截止阀的罐的装置和方法，所述中间截止阀是封闭罐开口的盖的一部分。 中间截止阀置于液体储罐中的现有阀和排气口之间。 当排气阀移动大于预定量时，截止阀可操作以基本上流体地密封通气口。 中间截止阀有助于在冲击期间完全去除现有的排气阀，其中储罐的壁冲击现有的阀。 在冲击时，中间截止阀可操作以关闭并密封由现有排气阀的移动和移除产生的罐开口。

公开(公告)号：US06216671B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-17

申请号：US09447074

申请日：1999-11-22

Applicant: Ulf Sawert ,  Sharon Elizabeth Beyer ,  Dennis Paul McGrath ,  Dale Richard Jones

Inventor： Ulf Sawert ,  Sharon Elizabeth Beyer ,  Dennis Paul McGrath ,  Dale Richard Jones

IPC: F02M3704

CPC classification number: F02M37/106

Abstract: A modular fuel reservoir (MFR) including a cup-shaped plastic reservoir and a fuel pressure regulator supported on the reservoir. A fuel pump is supported in a tubular chamber of a retainer on top of the plastic reservoir and includes an exposed metal shell bearing against a wall of the tubular chamber and an electric motor turned on and off through a positive contact terminal and a negative contact terminal on a plastic end housing of the fuel pump. The retainer is made of an electrically conductive polymer and includes a resilient fin bearing against a metal housing of the pressure regulator. Ions stripped from the fuel and collected on the metal housing of the pressure regulator are conducted to the negative terminal on the end housing of the fuel pump through the electrically conductive retainer, the metal shell of the fuel pump, and an internal conductor in the fuel pump between the metal shell and the negative terminal. The wall of the tubular chamber on retainer constitutes a shield around the fuel pump which reduces radiated electrical emissions attributable to commutation in the electric motor of the fuel pump.

Abstract translation: 包括杯形塑料储存器和支撑在储存器上的燃料压力调节器的模块化燃料储存器（MFR）。 燃料泵支撑在塑料储存器顶部的保持器的管状室中，并且包括暴露的金属壳体，抵靠管状腔室的壁，电动机通过正极接触端子和负极接触端子接通和断开 在燃油泵的塑料端盖上。 保持器由导电聚合物制成并且包括抵靠压力调节器的金属壳体的弹性翅片轴承。 从燃料中剥离并从压力调节器的金属壳体上收集的离子通过导电保持器，燃料泵的金属壳和燃料中的内部导体传导到燃料泵的端部壳体上的负极端子 泵在金属壳和负极之间。 保持器上的管状室的壁构成燃料泵周围的屏蔽，其减少归因于燃料泵的电动机中的换向的辐射的电发射。

公开(公告)号：US06679227B2

公开(公告)日：2004-01-20

申请号：US10005781

申请日：2001-11-08

Applicant: Ulf Sawert ,  Sharon Elizabeth Beyer ,  Bruce Albert Kuehnemund

Inventor： Ulf Sawert ,  Sharon Elizabeth Beyer ,  Bruce Albert Kuehnemund

IPC: F02M3704

CPC classification number: F02M37/106 ,  Y10T137/86187

Abstract: A grounded fuel delivery module for a fuel system of a vehicle includes a fuel pump adapted to pump fuel from a fuel tank to an engine of the vehicle. The grounded fuel delivery module also includes a retainer contacting the fuel pump and a cover adapted to cover an opening in the fuel tank. The grounded fuel delivery module further includes at least one guide rod interconnecting the cover and the retainer to complete an electrical circuit used for grounding of components attached to either one of the cover and the retainer.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的燃料系统的接地燃料输送模块包括适于将燃料从燃料箱泵送到车辆的发动机的燃料泵。 接地燃料输送模块还包括接触燃料泵的保持器和适于覆盖燃料箱中的开口的盖。 接地燃料输送模块还包括至少一个引导杆，其将盖和保持器互连，以完成用于将附接到盖和保持器中的任一个的部件接地的电路。

公开(公告)号：US06405753B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-18

申请号：US09631064

申请日：2000-08-01

Applicant: Sharon Elizabeth Beyer ,  Dale Richard Jones ,  Douglas James Golla ,  Matthew L. Catlin ,  Michael Froats ,  Michael Joseph Niemiec ,  Ulf Sawert ,  Jeffrey W. Beyer

Inventor： Sharon Elizabeth Beyer ,  Dale Richard Jones ,  Douglas James Golla ,  Matthew L. Catlin ,  Michael Froats ,  Michael Joseph Niemiec ,  Ulf Sawert ,  Jeffrey W. Beyer

IPC: F02M3704

CPC classification number: F02M37/103 ,  Y10T137/86372

Abstract: A fuel tank cover assembly for a fuel tank of a vehicle includes a cover adapted to close an opening in the fuel tank having a fuel reservoir disposed therein, a return guide rod extending from the fuel reservoir toward the cover, and a valve disposed between the cover and the return guide rod to allow one-way flow of fuel from the cover to the fuel reservoir.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的燃料箱的燃料箱盖组件，包括适于关闭燃料箱中具有设置在其中的燃料储存器的开口的盖，从燃料储存器朝向盖延伸的回流导杆， 盖和返回导杆，以允许燃料从盖到油箱的单向流动。

公开(公告)号：US06405717B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-18

申请号：US09631065

申请日：2000-08-01

Applicant: Sharon Elizabeth Beyer ,  Dale Richard Jones ,  Bruce Albert Kuehnemund ,  Ulf Sawert ,  Mark J. Hilderbrant

Inventor： Sharon Elizabeth Beyer ,  Dale Richard Jones ,  Bruce Albert Kuehnemund ,  Ulf Sawert ,  Mark J. Hilderbrant

IPC: F02M3704

CPC classification number: F02M37/0029 ,  F02M37/0052 ,  F02M37/0082 ,  F02M37/025

Abstract: A fuel pump module assembly for a fuel tank in a vehicle includes a reservoir adapted to be disposed in the fuel tank having a top defining an overflow fuel level of the reservoir. The fuel pump module assembly also includes a conduit conducting return fuel from an engine of the vehicle to the reservoir and a one-piece jet pump disposed in the reservoir and having an inlet operatively connected to the conduit. The jet pump has a nozzle to discharge fuel into the reservoir.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆中的燃料箱的燃料泵模块组件包括适于设置在燃料箱中的储存器，其具有限定储存器的溢流燃料液位的顶部。 燃料泵模块组件还包括导管，其将来自车辆的发动机的返回燃料导向储存器，以及设置在储存器中并且具有可操作地连接到导管的入口的一体式喷射泵。 喷射泵具有用于将燃料排放到储存器中的喷嘴。

公开(公告)号：US06945422B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-20

申请号：US09947945

申请日：2001-09-06

Applicant: Sharon Elizabeth Beyer ,  Ulf Sawert ,  Douglas James Golla ,  Matthew L. Catlin ,  William Stuart Zimmerman

Inventor： Sharon Elizabeth Beyer ,  Ulf Sawert ,  Douglas James Golla ,  Matthew L. Catlin ,  William Stuart Zimmerman

IPC: B60K15/00 ,  F02M37/00 ,  F02M37/10 ,  F16L37/098 ,  B65D90/00

CPC classification number: F02M37/0017 ,  B60K15/00 ,  B60K2015/03453 ,  F02M37/0082 ,  F02M37/10 ,  F02M37/106 ,  F16L37/0987

Abstract: An in-tank fuel line quick connector assembly for a fuel tank in a vehicle including a first member adapted to be disposed inside of the fuel tank and having a projection extending outwardly. The in-tank fuel line quick connector assembly also includes a second member adapted to be disposed inside of the fuel tank and having a cavity to receive the projection. The in-tank fuel line quick connector assembly further includes a seal ring disposed in the cavity to engage the first member. The second member has opposed latches adjacent the cavity and being movable to engage the projection for retaining the first member and the second member together.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆中的燃料箱的舱内燃料管线快速连接器组件，包括适于设置在燃料箱内部并且具有向外延伸的突出部的第一构件。 舱内燃料管路快速连接器组件还包括适于设置在燃料箱内部并且具有用于接收突起的空腔的第二构件。 所述舱内燃料管线快速连接器组件还包括设置在所述空腔中以接合所述第一构件的密封环。 第二构件具有相对于腔的相对的闩锁并且可移动以接合用于将第一构件和第二构件保持在一起的突起。

公开(公告)号：US06360766B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-26

申请号：US09629689

申请日：2000-08-01

Applicant: Ulf Sawert ,  Dale Richard Jones ,  Sharon Elizabeth Beyer ,  Steven A. Kessler

Inventor： Ulf Sawert ,  Dale Richard Jones ,  Sharon Elizabeth Beyer ,  Steven A. Kessler

IPC: F16K1502

CPC classification number: F02M37/106 ,  F16K15/021 ,  Y10T137/0491 ,  Y10T137/6086 ,  Y10T137/7913

Abstract: A check valve plunger assembly for use in a fluid channel is provided. The check valve plunger assembly includes a check valve plunger having a first end, a second end, and a body portion. The body portion extends between the first and second end of the check valve plunger. The plunger assembly also includes an integral breakaway retention device having a ring shaped portion. The retention device is capable of being positioned around the check valve plunger such that the ring shaped portion surrounds at least a portion of the first end of the check valve plunger. Breakaway connectors are provided which connect the first end of the check valve plunger with the ring shaped portion of the retention device. After assembly, the check valve plunger is separated from the breakaway connectors and the plunger is able to freely move within the fluid channel. The present invention also provides a method of inserting this check valve plunger within the fluid channel.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于流体通道的止回阀柱塞组件。 止回阀柱塞组件包括具有第一端，第二端和主体部分的止回阀柱塞。 主体部分在止回阀柱塞的第一和第二端之间延伸。 柱塞组件还包括具有环形部分的整体分离保持装置。 保持装置能够定位在止回阀柱塞周围，使得环形部分围绕止回阀柱塞的第一端的至少一部分。 提供了分离连接器，其将止回阀柱塞的第一端与保持装置的环形部分连接。 组装后，止回阀柱塞与分离式连接器分离，柱塞能够在流体通道内自由移动。 本发明还提供了一种将止回阀柱塞插入流体通道内的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06230691B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-15

申请号：US09630486

申请日：2000-08-02

Applicant: Timothy Francis Coha ,  Sharon Elizabeth Beyer ,  Mark K. Wolfenden ,  Ulf Sawert ,  Chris Clarence Begley ,  Dale Richard Jones

Inventor： Timothy Francis Coha ,  Sharon Elizabeth Beyer ,  Mark K. Wolfenden ,  Ulf Sawert ,  Chris Clarence Begley ,  Dale Richard Jones

IPC: F02M3704

CPC classification number: F02M37/025 ,  F02M37/10 ,  Y10T137/86075 ,  Y10T137/86212

Abstract: A secondary fuel pump assembly for a fuel tank in a vehicle includes a reservoir adapted to be disposed in the fuel tank having a top defining an overflow fuel level of the reservoir. The secondary fuel pump assembly also includes a conduit conducting return fuel from an engine of the vehicle to the reservoir and a jet pump having a discharge outlet in the reservoir and an inlet operatively connected to the conduit. The secondary fuel pump assembly includes an overflow fuel member defining a flow path for overflow of fuel in the reservoir and a guide member extending into the overflow fuel member and having at least one aperture extending therethough. The secondary fuel pump assembly further includes a guide disposed over the guide member and movable relative thereto to open and close the at least one aperture and a float connected to the guide to move the guide as a fuel level rises and falls in the reservoir.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆中的燃料箱的二次燃料泵组件包括适于设置在燃料箱中的储存器，其具有限定储存器的溢流燃料液位的顶部。 辅助燃料泵组件还包括导管，其将来自车辆的发动机的返回燃料导向储存器，以及具有在储存器中的排出口的喷射泵和可操作地连接到导管的入口。 第二燃料泵组件包括溢流燃料构件，其限定用于储存器中的燃料溢出的流路和延伸到溢流燃料构件中的引导构件，并具有至少一个在其上延伸的孔。 辅助燃料泵组件还包括导向件，该导向件设置在引导构件的上方并且相对于其可移动以打开和关闭至少一个孔，以及连接到引导件的浮子，以随着燃料水平升高并落入储存器中而移动引导件。

公开(公告)号：US07007708B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-07

申请号：US10688235

申请日：2003-10-17

Applicant: David Howard Burke ,  Sharon Elizabeth Beyer

Inventor： David Howard Burke ,  Sharon Elizabeth Beyer

IPC: F16K17/18

CPC classification number: F16K15/044 ,  F02M63/005 ,  F02M63/0054 ,  F02M69/462 ,  F16K17/0406 ,  Y10T137/0379 ,  Y10T137/2663 ,  Y10T137/7778 ,  Y10T137/7848 ,  Y10T137/86002 ,  Y10T137/86075 ,  Y10T137/87539

Abstract: A valve mechanism to control fluid flow between a fluid pumping device and a system that includes an inlet from the fluid pumping device, a first valve, a second valve, a first outlet fluidly connected to the system, and a second outlet. The first valve prevents backflow of fluid when the fluid pumping device discontinues pumping fluid to the system. The second valve checks fluid flow through the valve to the first outlet when fluid pressure at the inlet is less than a first predetermined pressure. The second valve permits fluid flow from the pump through the valve to the system only when fluid pressure at the inlet is greater than the first predetermined pressure. The second valve prevents fluid pressure in the system from substantially exceeding a second predetermined pressure when the pumping device is not pumping fluid to the system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制流体泵送装置和系统之间的流体流动的阀机构，该系统包括来自流体泵送装置的入口，第一阀，第二阀，流体连接到系统的第一出口和第二出口。 当流体泵送装置中断将流体泵送到系统时，第一阀阻止流体回流。 当入口处的流体压力小于第一预定压力时，第二阀门检查通过阀门到达第一出口的流体流量。 只有当入口处的流体压力大于第一预定压力时，第二阀允许流体从泵通过阀流到系统。 当泵送装置不将流体泵送到系统时，第二阀阻止系统中的流体压力基本上超过第二预定压力。