Patents by Inventor Ken Dietzler

Ken Dietzler 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).

  • Flush-mount fuel cap with valve
    Patent number: 8807375
    Abstract: The present invention provides a fuel cap adapted to close an inlet of a fuel tank. The fuel cap includes a body portion adapted to engage the inlet of the fuel tank. The body portion defines a central axis. The fuel cap also includes a valve coupled to the body portion. The valve selectively allows an airflow through the body portion. The fuel cap further includes a cap cover coupled to the body portion and movable along the central axis relative to the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignees: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC, Gaslock GmbH
    Inventors: Tony Nicosia, Craig DeRuyter, Ken Dietzler, Joerg Lienenkamp
  • FLUSH-MOUNT FUEL CAP WITH VALVE
    Publication number: 20080000906
    Abstract: The present invention provides a fuel cap adapted to close an inlet of a fuel tank. The fuel cap includes a body portion adapted to engage the inlet of the fuel tank. The body portion defines a central axis. The fuel cap also includes a valve coupled to the body portion. The valve selectively allows an airflow through the body portion. The fuel cap further includes a cap cover coupled to the body portion and movable along the central axis relative to the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: Tony Nicosia, Craig DeRuyter, Ken Dietzler, Joerg Lienenkamp