Patents by Inventor Paul C. Wetzel

Paul C. Wetzel 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 TANK FILL ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20170259665
    Abstract: A fuel tank fill assembly includes a fuel fill tube adapted to be coupled to a fuel tank and configured to receive fuel discharged by a pump nozzle. The assembly also includes a tube mounting bracket for mounting the fuel fill tube in a stationary position in a vehicle to conduct fuel to the fuel tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Zhao ZHANGSHENG, Paul C. WETZEL
  • FILLER NECK CLOSURE WITH DRAINAGE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170072789
    Abstract: A fuel-tank filler apparatus includes a fuel-tank filler neck and a filler neck closure. A flapper door is provided to control access to a fuel-conducting passageway formed in the fuel-tank filler neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Louis T. Frank, Joshua L. Rude, Paul C. Wetzel, II
  • Mount for inlet check valve
    Patent number: 9022053
    Abstract: A fuel system includes a fuel tank filler neck associated with a fuel tank. The fuel tank filler neck includes a fill tube for receiving a fuel-dispensing pump nozzle and a fuel conductor interconnecting an interior region of the fuel tank and a passageway formed in the fill tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventors: Cory J. Doble, Paul C. Wetzel, Jason M. Crawford
  • Diesel exhaust fluid tank venting system
    Patent number: 8967181
    Abstract: An exhaust after-treatment system associated with a diesel engine includes a diesel exhaust fluid storage unit. The storage unit includes a diesel exhaust fluid tank and a vent system coupled to the tank and configured to regulate flow of air into the tank and fluid vapor out of the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventors: Paul C. Wetzel, Jason M. Crawford
  • Mount for inlet check valve
    Patent number: 8701694
    Abstract: A fuel system includes a fuel tank filler neck associated with a fuel tank. The fuel tank filler neck includes a fill tube for receiving a fuel-dispensing pump nozzle and a fuel conductor interconnecting an interior region of the fuel tank and a passageway formed in the fill tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventors: Cory J. Doble, Paul C. Wetzel, Jason M. Crawford
  • MOUNT FOR INLET CHECK VALVE
    Publication number: 20120228292
    Abstract: A fuel system includes a fuel tank filler neck associated with a fuel tank. The fuel tank filler neck includes a fill tube for receiving a fuel-dispensing pump nozzle and a fuel conductor interconnecting an interior region of the fuel tank and a passageway formed in the fill tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: STANT USA CORP.
    Inventors: Cory J. Doble, Paul C. Wetzel, Jason M. Crawford
  • MOUNT FOR INLET CHECK VALVE
    Publication number: 20120227829
    Abstract: A fuel system includes a fuel tank filler neck associated with a fuel tank. The fuel tank filler neck includes a fill tube for receiving a fuel-dispensing pump nozzle and a fuel conductor interconnecting an interior region of the fuel tank and a passageway formed in the fill tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: STANT USA CORP.
    Inventors: Cory J. Doble, Paul C. Wetzel, Jason M. Crawford
  • MOUNT FOR INLET CHECK VALVE
    Publication number: 20120227264
    Abstract: A fuel system includes a fuel tank filler neck associated with a fuel tank. The fuel tank filler neck includes a fill tube for receiving a fuel-dispensing pump nozzle and a fuel conductor interconnecting an interior region of the fuel tank and a passageway formed in the fill tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: STANT USA CORP.
    Inventors: Cory J. Doble, Paul C. Wetzel, Jason M. Crawford
  • DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID TANK VENTING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120186677
    Abstract: An exhaust after-treatment system associated with a diesel engine includes a diesel exhaust fluid storage unit. The storage unit includes a diesel exhaust fluid tank and a vent system coupled to the tank and configured to regulate flow of air into the tank and fluid vapor out of the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: STANT USA CORP.
    Inventors: Paul C. Wetzel, Jason M. Crawford