Patents by Inventor Dennis DeCapua

Dennis DeCapua 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).

  • Publication number: 20070261752
    Abstract: A multi-layer shell is configured to provide a fuel tank and a fuel tank filler neck. One layer has a low-permeation material configured to inhibit hydrocarbon permeation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Applicant: STANT MANUFACTURING INC.
    Inventors: Chad McClung, Dennis DeCapua, Bradley Steusloff
  • Publication number: 20070137730
    Abstract: A fuel system includes a fuel tank filler neck, a filler neck closure, and a filler neck closure location monitor associated with the fuel tank filler neck and the filler neck closure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicant: STANT MANUFACTURING INC.
    Inventors: Dennis DeCapua, Douglas Gregory
  • Publication number: 20070051724
    Abstract: A filler neck cap includes a vacuum-relief valve member that moves from a normally closed position to an opened position when exposed to certain vacuum conditions to open a vent aperture and allow atmosphere to flow therethrough. The filler neck cap also includes a pressure-relief valve member formed to include the vent aperture that is closed normally by the vacuum-relief valve member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: Dennis DeCapua, Douglas Gregory
  • Publication number: 20070000574
    Abstract: A filler neck closure assembly is provided for a fuel tank filler neck. The closure assembly is configured to receive a fuel-dispensing pump nozzle and to regulate discharge of liquid fuel and fuel vapor from a fuel tank filler neck to the surroundings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Applicant: STANT MANUFACTURING INC.
    Inventors: Dennis DeCapua, Timothy King, Bradley Steusloff, J. Groom, Chad McClung, Lowell Bell
  • Patent number: 6439258
    Abstract: A tank vent control system includes a valve container adapted to be mounted in a vehicle fuel tank and formed to include an interior chamber, a chamber inlet, a chamber outlet, and a valve positioned to move up and down in the interior chamber to control the flow of liquid fuel and fuel vapor from the interior chamber through the chamber outlet. The valve includes an outlet closure sized to engage and close the chamber outlet and an exterior wall. The valve container includes a lower interior portion bounding a lower region of the interior chamber and surrounding the exterior wall of the valve to define a vent passage therebetween communicating with the chamber inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: Stant Manufacturing Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis Decapua
  • Patent number: 6422261
    Abstract: A fuel system apparatus for installation on a fuel tank. The apparatus includes a first portion extending at least partially interiorly of the fuel tank and the apparatus is installed on the fuel tank. A second portion is positioned at least partially extending into the fuel tank when the apparatus is installed on the fuel tank. A mount is provided which is at least partially retained between the first portion and the second portion. The mount at least partially extends from between the first portion and the second portion. The mount in size and dimension or at least substantially corresponding to an opening in the fuel tank to which the apparatus is attached. The mount is attachable to the fuel tank and prevents permeation of hydrocarbon vapor therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Stant Manufacturing Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis DeCapua, Jeffrey Devall, Gregory Brown