Patents by Inventor David M. Sylvester

David M. Sylvester 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).

  • Compact in-tank fuel filter and module
    Patent number: 5876599
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compact in-tank fuel pump filter which forms a portion of a fuel pump and filter module for a vehicle. The fuel pump filter includes upper and lower filter housing members which cooperatively receive the filter element. Both housing members and the filter element are contoured to partially wrap around the fuel pump housing in order to maximize filter area and contaminate holding capacity while minimizing total filter size. The filter element is preferably pleated paper but may be any suitable high capacity filter media. The lower filter housing member includes an outlet fitting which mates with a complementarily configured inlet fitting and is secured by releasable snap-lock assemblies. The inlet fitting receives a fuel pump housing and includes passageways which direct fuel to the inlet of the fuel pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Assignee: Kuss Corporation
    Inventors: David M. Sylvester, Robert A. Avers
  • Cargo barrier for a vehicle interior
    Patent number: D392938
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Inventor: David M. Sylvester