Patents by Inventor Paul Wickett

Paul Wickett 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).

  • Patent number: 6436287
    Abstract: A fuel pump module including a fuel reservoir, a fuel pump communicating with the fuel reservoir and having a fuel outlet, and a fuel filter assembly movably coupled to the fuel reservoir to facilitate installation of the fuel pump module into a fuel tank. The fuel filter assembly communicates with the fuel outlet to filter fuel that has passed through the fuel pump. In one aspect of the invention, the fuel filter assembly is pivotally movable with respect to the reservoir. In another aspect of the invention, the fuel filter assembly is linearly movable with respect to the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Robert Bosch Corportion
    Inventors: Rolf Fischerkeller, Paul Wickett, Patrick M. Flynn
  • Publication number: 20020074270
    Abstract: A fuel pump module including a fuel reservoir, a fuel pump communicating with the fuel reservoir and having a fuel outlet, and a fuel filter assembly movably coupled to the fuel reservoir to facilitate installation of the fuel pump module into a fuel tank. The fuel filter assembly communicates with the fuel outlet to filter fuel that has passed through the fuel pump. In one aspect of the invention, the fuel filter assembly is pivotally movable with respect to the reservoir. In another aspect of the invention, the fuel filter assembly is linearly movable with respect to the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: Rolf Fischerkeller, Paul Wickett, Patrick M. Flynn
  • Patent number: 6371153
    Abstract: A fuel system including first and second tank portions, first and second fuel pumps in the first and second tank portions, respectively, a first crossover fuel line for transferring fuel from the second tank portion to the first tank portion, and a second crossover fuel line for transferring fuel from the first tank portion to the second tank portion. In one aspect of the invention the first and second tank portions define a bifurcated tank and the first and second crossover fuel lines are housed completely within the bifurcated tank. In another aspect of the invention, the first and second crossover fuel lines extend partially outside the bifurcated tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Robert Bosch Corporation
    Inventors: Rolf Fischerkeller, Paul Wickett
  • Patent number: 6364670
    Abstract: An electric junction box is adapted to minimize the number of necessary components. It includes a first part having a first side including a plurality of integrally formed first connectors and a second side arranged and configured to receive at least one of a fuse and/or a relay. A second part has a first side arranged and configured to receive at least one external connector and a second side having a plurality of integrally formed second connectors. At least one intermediate part is disposed between the first part and the second part. It has a first side including a plurality of integrally formed first interconnecting means for engaging the first connectors of the first part, and a second side having a plurality of integrally formed second interconnecting means for engaging the second connectors of the second part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: Robert Bosch Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Wickett, Mary Albrecht, Ralph K. Gordinier, Ron Moore, Timothy Frasier, John Casari, Paul Janos, David M. Fornaro
  • Patent number: 6283142
    Abstract: A fuel system including first and second tank portions communicating with each other such that the first and second tank portions have a substantially equal vapor pressure, first and second fuel pumps in the first and second tank portions, respectively, and a crossover fuel line for transferring fuel in either direction between the first and second tank portions, the direction of transfer depending on the relative level of fuel in the first and second tank portions. Respective first and second shuttle valves control the direction of fuel flow through the single crossover line to maintain substantially equal fuel levels in both bifurcated portions until the tank is empty. First and second jet pumps communicate with the crossover fuel line and provide the suction needed for fuel transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Robert Bosch Corporation
    Inventors: Tony Joe Wheeler, Paul Wickett, Rolf Fischerkeller