Patents Assigned to Mann & Hummel Automotive, Inc.
  • Patent number: 6718916
    Abstract: A container for the coolant of an internal combustion engine including a first chamber (11), which forms the coolant reservoir and has a connection to a radiator. The first chamber is equipped with a sealing cap (19), and the sealing cap seals the first chamber via a threaded, bayonet or snap connection. An additional chamber (15) is provided as an overflow reservoir, which communicates with the first chamber (11) and which is equipped with an outlet. A third chamber (16) is arranged within the container, which at its geodetically lower end has a connection in the form of an opening to the second chamber (15). This third chamber (16) communicates with the first chamber (11) via an interposed pressure relief valve (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Mann & Hummel Automotive, Inc.
    Inventor: David R. Hewkin
  • Publication number: 20020189559
    Abstract: A container for the coolant of an internal combustion engine including a first chamber (11), which forms the coolant reservoir and has a connection to a radiator. The first chamber is equipped with a sealing cap (19), and the sealing cap seals the first chamber via a threaded, bayonet or snap connection. An additional chamber (15) is provided as an overflow reservoir, which communicates with the first chamber (11) and which is equipped with an outlet. A third chamber (16) is arranged within the container, which at its geodetically lower end has a connection in the form of an opening to the second chamber (15). This third chamber (16) communicates with the first chamber (11) via an interposed pressure relief valve (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Applicant: Mann & Hummel Automotive, Inc.
    Inventor: David R. Hewkin