Patents by Inventor Bob Klein

Bob Klein 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).

  • Fuel cap and spring assembly
    Patent number: 10457139
    Abstract: The present invention provides a fuel cap including a body and a spring positioned on the body that inhibits unintended removal of the cap from a fuel filler neck, the spring secured on the cap by a cam pin that is used to secure the cap on the cam ramp of a fuel filler neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Inventors: John Loffink, Bob Klein
  • FUEL CAP AND SPRING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20180194222
    Abstract: The present invention provides a fuel cap including a body and a spring positioned on the body that inhibits unintended removal of the cap from a fuel filler neck, the spring secured on the cap by a cam pin that is used to secure the cap on the cam ramp of a fuel filler neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: John Loffink, Bob Klein
  • FUEL CAP AND SPRING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20170217308
    Abstract: The present invention provides a fuel cap including a body and a spring positioned on the body that inhibits unintended removal of the cap from a fuel filler neck, the spring secured on the cap by a cam pin that is used to secure the cap on the cam ramp of a fuel filler neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: John Loffink, Bob Klein
  • Anti-siphon assembly
    Patent number: 9447908
    Abstract: An anti-siphon assembly includes a siphon tube having a first end region adapted for securement to the inner surface of a fuel filler neck and a second end region adapted to be positioned in a fuel tank for allowing fuel to flow there through into said tank. The assembly includes a locking ring which secures, in an off axis manner, the first end region of the siphon tube within the fuel filler neck with the use of specialized installation tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Inventors: Kenneth Watson, Bob Klein, John Loffink
  • Anti-Siphon Assembly
    Publication number: 20140034176
    Abstract: An anti-siphon assembly includes a siphon tube having a first end region adapted for securement to the inner surface of a fuel filler neck and a second end region adapted to be positioned in a fuel tank for allowing fuel to flow there through into said tank. The assembly includes a locking ring which secures, in an off axis manner, the first end region of the siphon tube within the fuel filler neck with the use of specialized installation tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventors: Kenneth Watson, Bob Klein, John Loffink