Patents by Inventor Evan Waymire

Evan Waymire 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).

  • Publication number: 20130092290
    Abstract: One embodiment of an anti-siphon and strainer fuel filler assembly includes a fuel filler tube adapted for placement in a fuel tank opening, the fuel filler tube having a strainer structure positioned therein, the strainer structure including a cylindrical tube and a circular shaped end plate, the cylindrical tube and the circular shaped end plate each including a plurality of strainer structure apertures sized to prevent debris from flowing there through and into a fuel tank in which the fuel filler assembly is placed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventors: Evan Waymire, John Loffink, Tim Barker
  • Patent number: 8376169
    Abstract: An anti-siphon installation assembly includes a spring, a retainer clip mounted on the spring, the retainer clip including a support surface adapted to support an anti-siphon device thereon, and a locator clip mounted on the spring, the locator clip including an outwardly extending arm adapted to contact the upper surface of a fuel filler neck opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Inventors: Neal L. Keefer, Kenneth A. Watson, Evan Waymire
  • Patent number: 8267117
    Abstract: A fuel shutoff valve system including a body, a first fluid flow path extending through the body, a second fluid flow path extending through the body, the second fluid flow path separate from the first fluid flow path, and a single shaft that extends through at least a portion said the fluid flow path and through at least a portion of the second fluid flow path, the shaft adapted for movement between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position the first and second fluid flow paths are open, and wherein in the second position the first and second fluid flow paths are closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Inventor: Evan Waymire
  • Patent number: 8261517
    Abstract: A fuel tank cap including a body, a seal carrier movably positioned within the body, a first seal positioned on the seal carrier and configured for sealably engaging a filler tube opening of a fuel tank, and a second seal positioned on the seal carrier and configured for sealably engaging the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Inventors: Neal L. Keefer, Evan Waymire, Kenneth A. Watson
  • Publication number: 20100193513
    Abstract: A fuel tank closure device includes a base sized to be received within an interior of fuel tank filler neck, a closure structure movably mounted on the base, and a biasing mechanism secured to the base and biasing the closure structure into a closed position on the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Neal L. Keefer, Kenneth A. Watson, Evan Waymire
  • Publication number: 20100193042
    Abstract: An anti-siphon installation assembly includes a spring, a retainer clip mounted on the spring, the retainer clip including a support surface adapted to support an anti-siphon device thereon, and a locator clip mounted on the spring, the locator clip including an outwardly extending arm adapted to contact the upper surface of a fuel filler neck opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Neal L. Keefer, Kenneth A. Watson, Evan Waymire
  • Publication number: 20100117354
    Abstract: A fuel delivery system, comprising a flange, a fuel draw tube secured to the flange, the fuel draw tube including an end region extending upwardly above a first surface of the flange, the end region including a connector receiving surface, and a fuel return tube secured to the flange, the fuel return tube including an end region extending upwardly above the first surface of the flange, the end region including a connector receiving surface, wherein the connector receiving surfaces are chosen from the group consisting of a downwardly facing shoulder and an enlarged inner tube diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Neal Keefer, Evan Waymire, Kenneth Watson, John Loffink
  • Publication number: 20090301590
    Abstract: A method of controlling fuel flow including providing a fuel tank including a first fuel port and a second fuel port on an exterior of the fuel tank, the first and second fuel ports each communicating with an interior of the fuel tank, positioning a first connector through a valve body and securing the first connector directly to the first fuel port, positioning a second connector through the valve body and securing the second connector directly to the second fuel port, and adjusting a positioned of a slide member on the valve body between a first position and a second position, the slide member in the first position simultaneously blocking fluid flow through the first fuel port and the second fuel port, and in the second position simultaneously allowing fluid flow through the first fuel port and the second fuel port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventor: Evan Waymire
  • Publication number: 20090223970
    Abstract: A fuel tank cap including a body, a seal carrier movably positioned within the body, a first seal positioned on the seal carrier and configured for sealably engaging a filler tube opening of a fuel tank, and a second seal positioned on the seal carrier and configured for sealably engaging the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventors: Neal L. Keefer, Evan Waymire, Kenneth A. Watson
  • Publication number: 20090224194
    Abstract: A fuel shutoff valve system including a body, a first fluid flow path extending through the body, a second fluid flow path extending through the body, the second fluid flow path separate from the first fluid flow path, and a single shaft that extends through at least a portion said the fluid flow path and through at least a portion of the second fluid flow path, the shaft adapted for movement between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position the first and second fluid flow paths are open, and wherein in the second position the first and second fluid flow paths are closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventor: Evan Waymire
  • Publication number: 20080185491
    Abstract: Embodiments of a fuel tank flange are disclosed, including a single fuel tank flange plate having multiple fuel tank system components secured thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: W. Bruce Bosch, Evan Waymire
  • Patent number: D598986
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Inventor: Evan Waymire
  • Patent number: D611577
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Inventor: Evan Waymire
  • Patent number: D619219
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Inventor: Evan Waymire