Patents Represented by Attorney Glyde I Coughenour
  • Patent number: 7000657
    Abstract: Drive off is prevented by having a grasp assembly engage the restrictor plate of the fill pipe of a motor vehicle when the nozzle spout is inserted. After the fuel pump is started and pressure is placed on the fuel, fuel is admitted into the nozzle by pressing on the hand lever to open the poppet valve. Fuel pressure in the nozzle activates a lock actuator system, to prevent removal of the spout from the fill pipe, by a lock system that prevents a grasp assembly latch from retracting from the fill pipe restrictor plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Inventors: Douglas G. Thorpe, Norwood Thorpe