Patents Assigned to Stant USA Corp.
  • Roll-over valve with shared overfill protection and vacuum relief
    Patent number: 8286658
    Abstract: A tank venting system is configured to regulate air and fuel vapor flow between a fuel tank and a fuel vapor recovery canister. A roll-over valve is included in the tank venting system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventor: Jeffrey E. Devall
  • MOUNT FOR INLET CHECK VALVE
    Publication number: 20120227264
    Abstract: A fuel system includes a fuel tank filler neck associated with a fuel tank. The fuel tank filler neck includes a fill tube for receiving a fuel-dispensing pump nozzle and a fuel conductor interconnecting an interior region of the fuel tank and a passageway formed in the fill tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: STANT USA CORP.
    Inventors: Cory J. Doble, Paul C. Wetzel, Jason M. Crawford
  • MOUNT FOR INLET CHECK VALVE
    Publication number: 20120228292
    Abstract: A fuel system includes a fuel tank filler neck associated with a fuel tank. The fuel tank filler neck includes a fill tube for receiving a fuel-dispensing pump nozzle and a fuel conductor interconnecting an interior region of the fuel tank and a passageway formed in the fill tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: STANT USA CORP.
    Inventors: Cory J. Doble, Paul C. Wetzel, Jason M. Crawford
  • MOUNT FOR INLET CHECK VALVE
    Publication number: 20120227829
    Abstract: A fuel system includes a fuel tank filler neck associated with a fuel tank. The fuel tank filler neck includes a fill tube for receiving a fuel-dispensing pump nozzle and a fuel conductor interconnecting an interior region of the fuel tank and a passageway formed in the fill tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: STANT USA CORP.
    Inventors: Cory J. Doble, Paul C. Wetzel, Jason M. Crawford
  • DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID TANK VENTING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120186677
    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: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: STANT USA CORP.
    Inventors: Paul C. Wetzel, Jason M. Crawford
  • Marine carbon canister
    Patent number: 8215290
    Abstract: A fuel tank vent system includes a carbon canister and an engine fuel system coupled to the carbon canister. Fuel vapor discharged from a fuel tank included in the engine fuel system flows during certain conditions into the carbon canister to encounter charcoal stored in the carbon canister. Hydrocarbon material associated with the discharged fuel vapor is captured by the charcoal and a stream of cleaned vapor is discharged from the carbon canister to the atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventors: Gary Lee Dunkle, Louis Thomas Frank
  • MOUNT FOR INLET CHECK VALVE
    Publication number: 20110284126
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a fuel-delivery control system is provided for regulating flow through a filler neck into a fuel tank. The system includes a valve mount coupled to the fuel tank and formed to include a fuel-delivery channel and an inlet check valve positioned to lie in the fuel-delivery channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: STANT USA CORP.
    Inventors: Jimmy D. Gamble, Matthew Heindl, Jason M. Crawford
  • CAP-INSTALLATION SIGNAL SYSTEM FOR FILLER NECK CAP
    Publication number: 20110240643
    Abstract: A filler neck cap is adapted to mate with and close a filler neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: STANT USA CORP.
    Inventors: John W. Ripberger, JR., Joshua L. Rude
  • Fuel-dispensing nozzle inhibitor
    Patent number: 7967041
    Abstract: A nozzle inhibitor is included in a fuel tank filler neck closure assembly. The nozzle inhibitor blocks full insertion of a small-diameter unleaded fuel nozzle into the filler neck closure assembly yet allows full insertion of a large-diameter diesel fuel nozzle into the filler neck closure assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventors: J Bradley Groom, Lowell R. Bell
  • Fuel-dispensing nozzle inhibitor
    Patent number: 7967042
    Abstract: A nozzle inhibitor is included in a fuel tank filler neck closure assembly. The nozzle inhibitor blocks full insertion of a small-diameter unleaded fuel nozzle into the filler neck closure assembly yet allows full insertion of a large-diameter diesel fuel nozzle into the filler neck closure assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventors: J Bradley Groom, Lowell R Bell
  • Fuel cap tether
    Patent number: 7926678
    Abstract: A filler neck closure unit of a vehicle includes a closure cap adapted to close a fuel tank filler neck of the vehicle. Also included is a breakaway tether including a mount ring and a strap. The mount ring is coupled to the cap and formed to include a weakened, frangible section. The strap has a first end coupled to the mount ring and a second end adapted to be anchored to the vehicle which includes the fuel tank filler neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventor: James B. Newport
  • Fuel and vapor vent management system for filler neck
    Patent number: 7882862
    Abstract: A filler neck closure assembly is provided for a fuel tank filler neck. The closure assembly is configured to receive a fuel-dispensing pump nozzle and to regulate discharge of liquid fuel and fuel vapor from a fuel tank filler neck to the surroundings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventors: Dennis M. DeCapua, Timothy J. King, Bradley L. Steusloff, J Bradley Groom, Chad A. McClung, Lowell R. Bell
  • Weldable mount for fuel system component
    Patent number: 7845366
    Abstract: A vent apparatus is adapted to be mounted in an aperture formed in a fuel tank. The vent apparatus includes a vent controller sized to extend through the fuel tank aperture and an outer cover coupled to the vent controller and welded to the fuel tank to support the vent controller in the fuel tank aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventors: Michael S. Brock, John M. Lopez
  • Refueling shut-off system with fill-limit vent valve
    Patent number: 7823610
    Abstract: A refueling shut-off system is provided for use with a vehicle fuel system including a fuel tank, a fuel tank filler neck, and a fuel vapor recovery canister. The system includes a fill-limit vent valve and a flow-control valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventor: Timothy J. King