Patents by Inventor Geoffrey Wilcox

Geoffrey Wilcox 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).

  • Filter for gasoline and other liquids
    Patent number: 5958230
    Abstract: A filter for fuel and the like comprising an inner filter element and an outer metal filter can which allows the element and can to work together so that when the filter can is removed from the dispensing apparatus, the filter element springs closed and locks against the filter can so that no fuel is spilled. Additionally, the filter can grasps the filter element and pulls it from the dispensing apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: Eagle Fitter Corporation
    Inventors: James Pyle, Geoffrey Wilcox
  • Gasoline filter with automatic shut off
    Patent number: 5698093
    Abstract: A fuel filter comprises of a adapter and a filter element within a can. The adapter provides a series of valves which are opened and closed by the attachment and detachment of the filter, thereby preventing spillage from the fuel pump when the filter is removed for replacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Assignee: Eagle Filter Corporation
    Inventors: James Pyle, Geoffrey Wilcox