CA2175390A1 - Automotive fuel filler spillage protector - Google Patents
Automotive fuel filler spillage protectorInfo
- Publication number
- CA2175390A1 CA2175390A1 CA002175390A CA2175390A CA2175390A1 CA 2175390 A1 CA2175390 A1 CA 2175390A1 CA 002175390 A CA002175390 A CA 002175390A CA 2175390 A CA2175390 A CA 2175390A CA 2175390 A1 CA2175390 A1 CA 2175390A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- fuel filler
- spillage
- protector
- fuel
- automotive fuel
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
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Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
- B60K15/00—Arrangement in connection with fuel supply of combustion engines or other fuel consuming energy converters, e.g. fuel cells; Mounting or construction of fuel tanks
- B60K15/03—Fuel tanks
- B60K15/04—Tank inlets
- B60K15/05—Inlet covers
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Sustainable Development (AREA)
- Sustainable Energy (AREA)
- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
- Transportation (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Cooling, Air Intake And Gas Exhaust, And Fuel Tank Arrangements In Propulsion Units (AREA)
Abstract
A device made of a protective gasoline and oil resilient material that fits to any automotive vehicle fuel filler to prevent fuel spillage from contacting with the quarter panel during pumping. The device is designed using a concave shape which protrudes away from the vehicle.
Description
PATENT: AUTOMOTIVE FUEL FILLER SPILLAGE PROTECTOR
Brief Description of the Drawin~
A better understanding of the present invention's features, advantages, and applications will be had upon reference of the following detailed description, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like re~erence characters refer to like parts throughout the several views, and in which:
SPECIFICATIONS FIG.1 is a isometric view of the spillage protector according to the first SL.~ a. " of Invention embodiment of the invention.
The objective of the present FIG.2 is a isometric view of the invention is to provide a protective gas spillage p~leclor according to the and oil resistant material that fts to any embodiment of the invention in the vehicles fuel filler and conveniently folds functional posHion on the automobile.
down and protrudes beyond the quarter panel. This allows fuel spillage to run FIG.3 is a partial section side view down the material instead of the vehicle of the spillage proteclor according to the finished surface. en)bodi,nent of the inventions in the The invention is forrned in such a functional position on the automobile.
way as to allow the material to curve up on three sides (top, left and right sides). De1 !~ec' Description of a rl~fi "~-1 There is a hole at the top end which f~s L.,bo~ l of the Present Invo.~tio,~over the vehicles fuel filler. The material folds out from the vehicle, allowing any The protective material 6 illustrated fuel spillage to run down the material to in FIG. 1,2 and 3 is formed to allow the the ground via the invention's open end. material to curve up on the left 1, top 2, This avoids fuel spillage contact with the and right 3 sides creating a concavevehicle. design 9.
The bottom end is also designed with a There is a hole 7 at the top end 2 strap. When the person is finished which fits securely over the vehicles fuel pumping fuel, the device folds up in half filler 12. Iocated in the fuel filler cavHy and the strap is placed over the fuel cap 11(see FIG.1 and 2) and is secured when the fuel filler door is There is a half inch binding 4 cbsed. surrounding the protective material 6 providing a finished surface reinforcing the Backqround of the l~ ticn concave shape. (see FIG.1~ This binding 4 also provides a strap 5 which is used to the invention relates to the fuel secure the invention in place over the fuel filling of an au~,-,Qb;'e. Up until now there cap 13 when the fuel filler door 10 is has been no device to protect a vehicles closed and the unH is not in use. (see ~i"ished quarter panel surface against fuel FIG.3) spillage. Gasoline and other oil products The lower end of the invention 8 is are notorious ~or dis c ~' ~ . ing and open to allow all spillage 15 to flow away de~erior~ti"g a painted surface. from the vehicle surface 14. (see FIG.2 )
Brief Description of the Drawin~
A better understanding of the present invention's features, advantages, and applications will be had upon reference of the following detailed description, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like re~erence characters refer to like parts throughout the several views, and in which:
SPECIFICATIONS FIG.1 is a isometric view of the spillage protector according to the first SL.~ a. " of Invention embodiment of the invention.
The objective of the present FIG.2 is a isometric view of the invention is to provide a protective gas spillage p~leclor according to the and oil resistant material that fts to any embodiment of the invention in the vehicles fuel filler and conveniently folds functional posHion on the automobile.
down and protrudes beyond the quarter panel. This allows fuel spillage to run FIG.3 is a partial section side view down the material instead of the vehicle of the spillage proteclor according to the finished surface. en)bodi,nent of the inventions in the The invention is forrned in such a functional position on the automobile.
way as to allow the material to curve up on three sides (top, left and right sides). De1 !~ec' Description of a rl~fi "~-1 There is a hole at the top end which f~s L.,bo~ l of the Present Invo.~tio,~over the vehicles fuel filler. The material folds out from the vehicle, allowing any The protective material 6 illustrated fuel spillage to run down the material to in FIG. 1,2 and 3 is formed to allow the the ground via the invention's open end. material to curve up on the left 1, top 2, This avoids fuel spillage contact with the and right 3 sides creating a concavevehicle. design 9.
The bottom end is also designed with a There is a hole 7 at the top end 2 strap. When the person is finished which fits securely over the vehicles fuel pumping fuel, the device folds up in half filler 12. Iocated in the fuel filler cavHy and the strap is placed over the fuel cap 11(see FIG.1 and 2) and is secured when the fuel filler door is There is a half inch binding 4 cbsed. surrounding the protective material 6 providing a finished surface reinforcing the Backqround of the l~ ticn concave shape. (see FIG.1~ This binding 4 also provides a strap 5 which is used to the invention relates to the fuel secure the invention in place over the fuel filling of an au~,-,Qb;'e. Up until now there cap 13 when the fuel filler door 10 is has been no device to protect a vehicles closed and the unH is not in use. (see ~i"ished quarter panel surface against fuel FIG.3) spillage. Gasoline and other oil products The lower end of the invention 8 is are notorious ~or dis c ~' ~ . ing and open to allow all spillage 15 to flow away de~erior~ti"g a painted surface. from the vehicle surface 14. (see FIG.2 )
Claims
1. An automotive fuel filler spillage d. the unit is designed to fold from the protector comprising of: bottom up inside the fuel filler cavity and behind the fuel filler door and secured to a. oil byprociuct resilient material with, the filler cap, by the use of a strap located at the bottom open end of the protector.
b. a concave shape design which allows spillage to be captured and directed away 2. The invention as defined in claim 1 can from the vehicies outer surface through be detached and reattached at the users an opening at the bottom edge of the will.
protector.
3. The invention as defined in claim 1 can c. a hole ioeated at the top of the invention be made of oil resilient material or other fits securely around the fuel filler neck material suitable to meet fun~,1ions.
~,e~ing a seal.
b. a concave shape design which allows spillage to be captured and directed away 2. The invention as defined in claim 1 can from the vehicies outer surface through be detached and reattached at the users an opening at the bottom edge of the will.
protector.
3. The invention as defined in claim 1 can c. a hole ioeated at the top of the invention be made of oil resilient material or other fits securely around the fuel filler neck material suitable to meet fun~,1ions.
~,e~ing a seal.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002175390A CA2175390A1 (en) | 1996-04-30 | 1996-04-30 | Automotive fuel filler spillage protector |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002175390A CA2175390A1 (en) | 1996-04-30 | 1996-04-30 | Automotive fuel filler spillage protector |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2175390A1 true CA2175390A1 (en) | 1997-10-31 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002175390A Abandoned CA2175390A1 (en) | 1996-04-30 | 1996-04-30 | Automotive fuel filler spillage protector |
Country Status (1)
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| CA (1) | CA2175390A1 (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2389564A (en) * | 2002-06-14 | 2003-12-17 | Antony Michael Gibas | Protecting a vehicle from fuel spillage |
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1996
- 1996-04-30 CA CA002175390A patent/CA2175390A1/en not_active Abandoned
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2389564A (en) * | 2002-06-14 | 2003-12-17 | Antony Michael Gibas | Protecting a vehicle from fuel spillage |
| GB2389564B (en) * | 2002-06-14 | 2005-10-26 | Antony Michael Gibas | A device for protecting vehicles from liquid spillages |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEER | Examination request | ||
| FZDE | Discontinued |