Patents by Inventor Gregory W. Massa

Gregory W. Massa 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).

  • Tank assembly
    Patent number: 8413431
    Abstract: A tank assembly (70) for storing a liquid reductant (74) includes a tank (78) defining a chamber (82), a filler tube (94) having an opening (102) and at least partially defining a fill passageway (98) from the opening (102) to the chamber (82), and a vent system (130). The vent system (130) includes a recirculation line (150) that provides fluid communication between the chamber (82) and the fill passageway (98). A float valve (174) in the recirculation line (150) prevents the conveyance of liquid (74) through the recirculation line (150).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew L. Erdmann, Gregory W. Massa, Vaughn K. Mills
  • TANK ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20110005210
    Abstract: A tank assembly (70) for storing a liquid reductant (74) includes a tank (78) defining a chamber (82), a filler tube (94) having an opening (102) and at least partially defining a fill passageway (98) from the opening (102) to the chamber (82), and a vent system (130). The vent system (130) includes a recirculation line (150) that provides fluid communication between the chamber (82) and the fill passageway (98). A float valve (174) in the recirculation line (150) prevents the conveyance of liquid (74) through the recirculation line (150).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew L. Erdmann, Gregory W. Massa, Vaughn K. Mills