Patents by Inventor John T. Gaffield

John T. Gaffield 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 delivery assembly for dual lobe fuel tank
    Patent number: 7124748
    Abstract: A fuel delivery assembly for a dual lobe fuel tank. The assembly comprises a flange for disposing the assembly within the fuel tank. The flange has outer and inner surfaces. The inner surface has a collar extending therefrom. The collar has radial slots formed thereon. The assembly further comprises a bracket portion being compressible and cooperable with the collar for compression of the assembly. The bracket portion has tabs extending therefrom and is configured to be disposed in the collar. The tabs are received in the radial slots. The assembly further comprises a feed port connected to the bracket portion for fuel supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Gaffield, Daven C. Bhavsar, Rafat Mohammad