Patents by Inventor Bryan M. Miller

Bryan M. Miller 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).

  • Mis-fuel inhibitor
    Patent number: 8726950
    Abstract: A mis-fuel inhibitor in an inlet neck assembly of a vehicle fuel system discriminates between nozzle diameters, allowing entrance of nozzle diameters at or greater than a predetermined minimum diameter while inhibiting entrance of nozzles having diameters less than the predetermined minimum diameter. An actuator responsive to nozzle diameters opens and closes shutters blocking nozzle entrance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Miller, Franco A. Cisternino, Paul M. Sutenbach
  • Capless refueling system
    Patent number: 8720721
    Abstract: A capless refueling system is provided which utilizes snap-in attachment of a multi-stage valve assembly within a fuel pipe. The valve assembly includes a lower body portion and a cover independent from the lower body portion. The lower body portion and the cover are configured to be lockingly adjoined to one another. The cover is adapted to be adjoined to the fuel pipe. The system is sealed at a position above the primary shutoff valve thereby eliminating the need for a spring pin support bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Robert K. Dutzi, Bryan M. Miller, William A. Purdy, Stephen M. Sperando, Paul M. Sutenbach, Franco A. Cisternino
  • CAPLESS REFUELING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120217240
    Abstract: A capless refueling system is provided which utilizes snap-in attachment of a multi-stage valve assembly within a fuel pipe. The valve assembly includes a lower body portion and a cover independent from the lower body portion. The lower body portion and the cover are configured to be lockingly adjoined to one another. The cover is adapted to be adjoined to the fuel pipe. The system is sealed at a position above the primary shutoff valve thereby eliminating the need for a spring pin support bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Robert K. Dutzi, Bryan M. Miller, William A. Purdy, Stephen M. Sperando, Paul M. Sutenbach, Franco A. Cisternino
  • MIS-FUEL INHIBITOR
    Publication number: 20110132906
    Abstract: A mis-fuel inhibitor in an inlet neck assembly of a vehicle fuel system discriminates between nozzle diameters, allowing entrance of nozzle diameters at or greater than a predetermined minimum diameter while inhibiting entrance of nozzles having diameters less than the predetermined minimum diameter. An actuator responsive to nozzle diameters opens and closes shutters blocking nozzle entrance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Miller, Franco A. Cisternino, Paul M. Sutenbach