Patents by Inventor Steven E. Hovinga

Steven E. Hovinga 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 cap apparatus for use with fuel venting systems
    Patent number: 9096124
    Abstract: Fuel cap apparatus for use with fuel venting systems are described. An example fuel cap apparatus includes a body having a central cavity and a flange. A membrane is coupled to the body to form a passageway therethrough and coated with a material to substantially prevent the flow of liquid and permit the flow of gas through the passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: BRUNSWICK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sean Whelan, Steven E. Hovinga
  • FUEL CAP APPARATUS FOR USE WITH FUEL VENTING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20090250468
    Abstract: Fuel cap apparatus for use with fuel venting systems are described. An example fuel cap apparatus includes a body having a central cavity and a flange. A membrane is coupled to the body to form a passageway therethrough and coated with a material to substantially prevent the flow of liquid and permit the flow of gas through the passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Sean Whelan, Steven E. Hovinga