Patents by Inventor Lynwood F. Crary

Lynwood F. Crary 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).

  • In-tank fuel module inlet strainer with ESD protection
    Publication number: 20030131828
    Abstract: An inlet strainer for an in-tank fuel pump that comprises a connection flange for connection to a fuel pump in overlying relation to a pump inlet, and a strainer body made of porous material secured to the connection flange that defines a hollow bag-like structure. At least a portion of the strainer body is made of electrically conductive material. The strainer body is made of non-conductive polymeric material rendered conductive through inclusion of conductive material. The strainer body is connected to a conductive ground link adapted to connect to a ground plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Applicant: IT Group Automotive System LLC
    Inventor: Lynwood F. Crary
  • Vent and rollover valve and fuel pump module
    Publication number: 20020017281
    Abstract: A high flow rate fuel vapor vent and rollover valve assembly with a float valve that provide a progressive closing of a vapor outlet to control the venting of fuel vapors from a fuel tank and the addition of liquid fuel to the tank. The float closes a portion of the vapor outlet in response to liquid fuel at a first level in a vehicle fuel tank. A body completely closes the vapor outlet in response to rollover attitudes of the vehicle. One or more separate baffles are constructed and arranged to prevent the escape of liquid fuel through the vapor outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Inventors: Lynwood F. Crary, Mark R. Johansen
  • Vent valve and fuel pump module
    Patent number: 6311675
    Abstract: A high flow rate, two stage fuel vapor vent valve assembly utilizing two float valves that provide a progressive closing of a vapor outlet to control the venting of fuel vapors from a fuel tank and the addition of liquid fuel to the tank. A first float closes a portion of the vapor outlet in response to liquid fuel at a first level relative to the valve. A second float closes the remainder of the vapor outlet in response to liquid fuel at a second level higher than the first level. One or more separate baffles are constructed and arranged to prevent the escape of liquid fuel through the vapor outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Walbro Corporation
    Inventors: Lynwood F. Crary, Mark R. Johansen
  • Vent valve and fuel pump module
    Publication number: 20010011538
    Abstract: A high flow rate, two stage fuel vapor vent valve assembly utilizing two float valves that provide a progressive closing of a vapor outlet to control the venting of fuel vapors from a fuel tank and the addition of liquid fuel to the tank. A first float closes a portion of the vapor outlet in response to liquid fuel at a first level relative to the valve. A second float closes the remainder of the vapor outlet in response to liquid fuel at a second level higher than the first level. One or more separate baffles are constructed and arranged to prevent the escape of liquid fuel through the vapor outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2001
    Publication date: August 9, 2001
    Applicant: Walbro Corporation
    Inventors: Lynwood F. Crary, Mark R. Johansen