Patents by Inventor Richard J. Van Wetten

Richard J. Van Wetten 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).

  • Patent number: 5868120
    Abstract: When a tank filler tube cap is closed, several flow paths having solenoid-operated valves are selectively operated by an engine management computer to control pressurizing of a bladder disposed in a fuel tank and of surrounding fuel vapor space not occupied by the bladder to attenuate fuel vapor generation. Venting of the bladder to atmosphere and of the vapor headspace to a canister are also controlled. The control further regulates the pressure in the bladder relative to that in the vapor headspace. On-board testing for leakage can be automatically accomplished for ascertaining compliance with relevant regulations. When the tank is to be re-fueled, a signal is sent to the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Siemens Canada Limited
    Inventors: Richard J. Van Wetten, John Edward Cook, Ronald Hunter