Patents by Inventor Timothy J. King

Timothy J. King 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: 5944044
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a valve container and a valve member. The valve container is formed to include an inlet in fluid communication with a fuel tank, an outlet, a side wall extending between the inlet and outlet, and a chamber in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet. The valve member is disposed in the chamber and includes a central post and wing segments positioned to lie in a spaced apart relationship about the post. The wing segments are formed to define flow passages therethrough that are sized to permit the flow of fuel vapor therethrough and to momentarily block the flow of liquid fuel therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: Stant Manufacturing Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. King, Barry S. Chestnut
  • Patent number: D375457
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy J. King, James J. Beech