Patents by Inventor David Robert Gimby

David Robert Gimby 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).

  • Self-cleaning air filter for a fuel vapor recovery system
    Patent number: 5638786
    Abstract: A self-cleaning air filter for a vehicle fuel vapor recovery system includes a filter cleaning member disposed within the filter housing to clean the filter element. The filter cleaning member collides with the filter element in response to acceleration imparted to the housing by the vehicle to cause matter occluding the filter element to dislodge therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1997
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventor: David Robert Gimby