Abstract: A plastic filler tube for a fuel tank which includes an arrangement approximate one end thereof which is engageable with a fuel flange of a fuel tank. The filler tube can include an annular outer flange or a plurality of tabs which can engage a radially inwardly directed flange or set of tabs on the fuel flange.

Abstract: A two member threaded fastener includes integral ribs and/or locking fingers formed concentrically around threaded portions of the two members which make up each fastener. The ribs and/or locking fingers interferingly interengage one another as the two members are threadedly intermated to either removably or permanently lock the members together as desired for a given application. Preferably, the locking fastener members are formed of a polymeric resin and include concentric annular rings which are spaced from the threaded portions of the fastener members by interconnecting webs and define axially extending ribs. The ribs are rounded and preferably sinusoidal for removably locking fastener members and are serrated for permanently locking fastener members.

Abstract: A fuel vapor recovery canister in a motor vehicle fuel system comprising: adsorption means for releasably absorbing fuel vapor; an open-ended housing for the adsorption means, the housing comprising end closure means forming a fluid tight seal with an open end of the housing and having a first fluid flow port therethrough for communicating a flow of fluid into and out of the housing, and a second fluid flow port remote from the first and open to the atmosphere, wherein the first and second fluid flow ports are in communication with each other within the housing through the adsorption means; a first barrier means within the housing for separating the adsorption means from the first fluid flow port; second barrier means within the housing for separating the adsorption means from the second fluid flow port, the housing, first and second barrier means cooperating to contain the adsorption means; and biasing means, such as a coil spring, positioned intermediate the end closure means and the first barrier means for