Patents by Inventor Chris M. DeMinco

Chris M. DeMinco has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Fuel leak detection apparatus and method
    Patent number: 7240668
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for detecting a fuel leak from a component includes providing a fuel leak enclosure about the component being monitored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Chris M. DeMinco
  • Purge flow control valve
    Patent number: 4703738
    Abstract: A valve obstructs flow of fuel vapor to an engine induction passage both when the engine is not operating and when the engine is operating with a closed throttle, and varies flow of fuel vapor to the induction passage when the engine is operating with an open throttle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1987
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Chris M. DeMinco, Martin J. Field, Debra E. Serth
  • Fuel vapor storage canister having tortuous vent passage
    Patent number: 4693393
    Abstract: A fuel vapor storage canister has inner and outer covers that define a labyrinth through which the purge air flow is directed. The labyrinth inhibits ingestion of water and dirt as purge air is drawn into the canister.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1987
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Chris M. DeMinco, Martin J. Field, Richard K. Judd