Patents by Inventor Philippe Decobert

Philippe Decobert 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 equipped with a gas evacuating system
    Patent number: 6557719
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel tank comprising a vessel for containing fuel and a system for evacuating the gases contained in the vessel. The system has a passage putting the inside of the vessel into communication with the outside of the vessel, and the passage is closed by a membrane suitable for allowing air and fuel vapor to pass therethrough while preventing liquid fuel from passing therethrough. The membrane is situated inside the vessel and it extends over the major portion of the top wall of the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventors: André Arnal, Philippe Decobert, Alexis Rosseel
  • Fuel tank canister and fuel tank equipped with same
    Patent number: 6273070
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel tank canister for placing in a vent circuit and containing a filter substance suitable for fixing gaseous fuel molecules. At least one compartment communicating with its filter substance and suitable for receiving a device selected from the following devices: a device for closing the vent circuit in the event of the tank being turned upsidedown; a device for preventing the tank being overfilled; and a device for separating liquid fuel from the gas to be vented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventors: André Arnal, Philippe Decobert, Alexis Rosseel