Patents by Inventor Steve Checkley

Steve Checkley 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: 10001096
    Abstract: The present application relates to apparatus for mounting on a rotatable portion of a diesel filter for controlling a drainage valve. The apparatus comprises an outlet for draining liquid from the diesel filter, mounting apparatus for fixedly mounting the apparatus on the rotatable portion, and a manipulation portion for manipulation by a user's hand which projects, at least in part, radially outward from said rotatable portion, in use. The application also relates to a finger grip wheel for a diesel filter. The finger grip wheel has a drainage outlet and at least one finger detent for accommodating a tip of a user's finger to facilitate rotation of the finger grip wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Jaguar Land Rover Limited
    Inventors: George Thirlaway, Christopher Bibby, Andrew Roote, Steve Checkley
  • Patent number: 9789761
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a support arm assembly (39) for mounting in a fuel tank (1). The support arm assembly (39) comprises an arm (43) having a connector (51) for mounting the support arm assembly (39). A fuel fill limiter is mounted on the arm (43). The support arm assembly (43) can be installed in a fuel tank (1) through an access aperture (A) and mounted within the fuel tank (1). The present invention also relates to a fuel tank (1) in combination with the support arm assembly (43).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED
    Inventors: George Thirlaway, Steve Checkley, Adam Grant
  • Patent number: 9499048
    Abstract: The present application relates to a support arm assembly (39) for mounting in a fuel tank (1). A support arm (43) is provided to support a fuel transfer tube (17) for transferring fuel to a fuel pump (11). A support foot (49) is provided to support the support arm (43) at a predetermined position within the fuel tank (1). The support foot (49) biases the support arm assembly (39) against a roof of the fuel tank (1). The present application also relates a support foot (49) for mounting in a support arm assembly (39). The combination of a fuel tank (1) and the support arm assembly (39) is also envisaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED
    Inventors: George Thirlaway, Steve Checkley, Adam Grant
  • Publication number: 20150122717
    Abstract: The present application relates to apparatus for mounting on a rotatable portion (7; 7?) of a diesel filter (1; 1?) for controlling a drainage valve. The apparatus comprises an outlet (19; 19?) for draining liquid from the diesel filter (1; 1?), mounting means (23; 23?) for fixedly mounting the apparatus on the rotatable portion (7; 7?) and a manipulation portion (13; 13?) for manipulation by a user's hand which projects, at feast in part radially outward from said rotatable portion, in use. The application also relates to a finger grip wheel (13; 13?) for a diesel filter (1; 1?). The finger grip wheel (13; 13?) has a drainage outlet (19; 19?) and at least one finger detent (17; 17?) for accommodating a tip of a user's finger to facilitate rotation of the finger grip wheel (13; 13?).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: George Thirlaway, Christopher BIBBY, Andrew ROOTE, Steve CHECKLEY
  • Publication number: 20140238515
    Abstract: The present application relates to a support arm assembly (39) for mounting in a fuel tank (1). A support arm (43) is provided to support a fuel transfer tube (17) for transferring fuel to a fuel pump (11). A support foot (49) is provided to support the support arm (43) at a predetermined position within the fuel tank (1). The support foot (49) biases the support arm assembly (39) against a roof of the fuel tank (1). The present application also relates a support foot (49) for mounting in a support arm assembly (39). The combination of a fuel tank (1) and the support arm assembly (39) is also envisaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: George Thirlaway, Steve Checkley, Adam Grant
  • Publication number: 20140209194
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a support arm assembly (39) for mounting in a fuel tank (1). The support arm assembly (39) comprises an arm (43) having a connector (51) for mounting the support arm assembly (39). A fuel fill limiter is mounted on the arm (43). The support arm assembly (43) can be installed in a fuel tank (1) through an access aperture (A) and mounted within the fuel tank (1). The present invention also relates to a fuel tank (1) in combination with the support arm assembly (43).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: Jaguar Land Rover Limited
    Inventors: George Thirlaway, Steve Checkley, Adam Grant