Patents Assigned to Stant USA Corp.
  • Multi-way valve with single valve rotor
    Patent number: 12680615
    Abstract: A multi-way valve adapted to control a flow of fluid to different thermal fluid circuits includes a valve housing, a valve flow controller, and a sealing system. The valve flow controller is arranged in the valve housing to control flow through the valve housing. The sealing system is configured to seal between the valve housing and the valve flow controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventors: George J. Mitri, John C. Long, Rick McQuiston
  • Multi-way valve
    Patent number: 12669180
    Abstract: A multi-way valve adapted to control a flow of fluid to different thermal fluid circuits includes a valve housing, a valve flow controller, and sealing systems. The valve flow controller is arranged in the valve housing to control flow through the valve housing. Each scaling system is configured to seal between the valve housing and one of the valve rotors included in the valve flow controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2026
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventors: Michael S. Brock, J Bradley Groom
  • Multi-way valve
    Patent number: 12663089
    Abstract: A multi-way valve adapted to control a flow of fluid to different thermal fluid circuits includes a valve housing, a valve flow controller, and a scaling system. The valve flow controller is arranged in the valve housing to control flow through the valve housing. The scaling system is configured to seal between the valve housing and the valve flow controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2026
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventors: George J. Mitri, Michael S. Brock, Chun Li, Wenbo Zhao
  • Capless closure assembly for fuel-tank filler pipe
    Patent number: 12636950
    Abstract: A capless closure is provided for a tank filler pipe. The capless closure permits a fuel pump nozzle to be inserted into the tank filler pipe without first removing a fuel cap from the outer end of the tank filler pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventors: Paul C. Wetzel, Arzan Varachhawala
  • Thermostat with flow regulators
    Patent number: 12473992
    Abstract: A thermostatic control device according to the present disclosure is configured to control the flow of coolant fluid from a reservoir through a heat exchanging circuit and/or a bypass back to a cooling circuit pump. The device controls the flow of coolant fluid based on temperature of the coolant fluid at the device. The thermostatic control device includes a thermostatic valve with notches that allow metered flow of coolant fluid to the heat exchanging circuit during opening of the thermostatic valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2025
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventors: John W. Ripberger, Jr., J Bradley Groom
  • Multi-way valve
    Patent number: 12422050
    Abstract: A multi-way valve adapted to control a flow of fluid to different thermal fluid circuits includes a valve housing, a valve flow controller, and a sealing system. The valve flow controller is arranged in the valve housing to control flow through the valve housing. The sealing system is configured to seal between the valve housing and the valve flow controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2025
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventors: Michael S. Brock, J Bradley Groom
  • Multi-way valve with dual actuators
    Patent number: 12385570
    Abstract: A multi-way valve adapted to control a flow of fluid to different thermal fluid circuits includes a valve housing, a valve flow controller, and sealing systems. The valve flow controller is arranged in the valve housing to control flow through the valve housing. The sealing systems are configured to seal between the valve housing and the valve flow controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2025
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventors: George J. Mitri, John C. Long, Rick McQuiston
  • Carbon canister with direct connect fuel tank isolation valve
    Patent number: 12311753
    Abstract: A fuel tank vent valve includes a venting apparatus for regulating discharge of fuel vapor from a fuel tank and admission of outside air into a fuel tank. The vent valve is used to regulate pressure in a fuel tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventors: John C. Long, George J. Mitri
  • Carbon canister with direct connect fuel tank isolation valve
    Patent number: 12280656
    Abstract: A fuel tank vent valve includes a venting apparatus for regulating discharge of fuel vapor from a fuel tank and admission of outside air into a fuel tank. The vent valve is used to regulate pressure in a fuel tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventors: John C. Long, George J. Mitri
  • Carbon canister with direct connect fuel tank isolation valve
    Patent number: 12194836
    Abstract: A fuel tank vent valve includes a venting apparatus for regulating discharge of fuel vapor from a fuel tank and admission of outside air into a fuel tank. The vent valve is used to regulate pressure in a fuel tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventors: John C. Long, George J. Mitri
  • Capless closure assembly for fuel-tank filler pipe
    Patent number: 12179578
    Abstract: A capless closure is provided for a tank filler pipe. The capless closure permits a fuel pump nozzle to be inserted into the tank filler pipe without first removing a fuel cap from the outer end of the tank filler pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventors: Paul C. Wetzel, Arzan Varachhawala
  • Carbon canister with integrated fuel tank isolation valve
    Patent number: 12158124
    Abstract: A fuel tank vent valve includes a venting apparatus for regulating discharge of fuel vapor from a fuel tank and admission of outside air into a fuel tank. The vent valve is used to regulate pressure in a fuel tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventors: John C. Long, George J. Mitri
  • Fuel cap
    Patent number: 12017525
    Abstract: A fuel cap in accordance with the present disclosure includes a closure body and a valve unit integrated with the valve body. The closure body is adapted to engage a fill neck coupled to a fuel tank. The valve unit is configured to selectively vent excess pressure and/or vacuum developed in the fuel tank through the closure body to manage pressure in the fuel tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventors: Michael S. Brock, Lowell R. Bell
  • Fuel tank fill assembly
    Patent number: 11440789
    Abstract: A fuel tank fill assembly includes a fuel fill tube adapted to be coupled to a fuel tank and configured to receive fuel discharged by a pump nozzle. The assembly includes a tube mounting bracket for mounting the fuel fill tube in a stationary position in a vehicle to conduct fuel to the fuel tank. A process for coating the tube mounting bracket is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventors: Paul C. Wetzel, Kevin M. Sin, Rick A. Willis
  • Capless closure for fuel filler pipe
    Patent number: 11358466
    Abstract: A capless filler pipe closure is provided for a tank filler pipe. The capless closure permits a fuel pump nozzle to be inserted into the tank filler pipe without first removing a fuel cap from the outer end of the tank filler pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventors: Darl Dufendach, Paul Wetzel, Jan Nimrichter
  • Capless closure assembly for fuel-tank filler pipe
    Patent number: 11325462
    Abstract: A capless filler pipe closure is provided for a tank filler pipe. The capless closure permits a fuel pump nozzle to be inserted into the tank filler pipe without first removing a fuel cap from the outer end of the tank filler pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventor: Paul C. Wetzel
  • Fuel tank pressure regulator
    Patent number: 11215147
    Abstract: A fuel tank vent valve includes a venting apparatus for regulating discharge of fuel vapor from a fuel tank and admission of outside air into a fuel tank. The vent valve is used to regulate pressure in a fuel tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventors: Michael S. Brock, Kevin L. Young
  • Diesel exhaust fluid tank venting system
    Patent number: 11059369
    Abstract: An exhaust after-treatment system associated with a diesel engine includes a diesel exhaust fluid storage unit. The storage unit includes a diesel exhaust fluid tank and a vent system coupled to the tank and configured to regulate flow of air into the tank and fluid vapor out of the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventors: Jan Nimrichter, Nuno Bras
  • Capless closure assembly for fuel-tank filler pipe
    Patent number: 11021052
    Abstract: A capless filler pipe closure is provided for a tank filler pipe. The capless closure permits a fuel pump nozzle to be inserted into the tank filler pipe without first removing a fuel cap form the outer end of the tank filler pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventor: Paul C. Wetzel
  • Capless closure assembly for fuel-tank filler pipe
    Patent number: 11014444
    Abstract: A capless filler pipe closure is provided for a tank filler pipe. The capless closure permits a fuel pump nozzle to be inserted into the tank filler pipe without first removing a fuel cap from the outer end of the tank filler pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: STANT USA CORP.
    Inventor: Paul C. Wetzel