Patents by Inventor Tony Riviezzo
Tony Riviezzo 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).
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Publication number: 20110266289Abstract: The storage tank of the present invention is a two part tank. The exterior or outer container of the storage tank is made of metal, either ferrous or non-ferrous materials, such as for example, aluminum, steel, etc. The interior of the outer container of the storage tank is lined or coated with a plastic material, such as for example, polyethylene, high density polyethylene, cross-linked polyethylene, etc. Retention members protrude from the interior of the outer container to retain the plastic liner within the storage tank. Fixtures are also provided to allow for the connection of attachments to the storage tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Inventors: Tony Riviezzo, Todd Outman
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Patent number: 7422027Abstract: The present invention relates to a simple fuel vent assembly for use in inboard and outboard fuel tanks for marine vessels. The vent assembly includes upper and lower portions defining an L shaped interior passageway. The lower portion includes upper and lower valve seats positioned within this passageway. Spaced vent openings extend through the lower portion above and below the valve seat. A spherical float is positioned within the passageway between the upper and lower valve seats. As fuel is added to the tank, pressure can escape through the fuel vent. The flow valve is within the passageway as the level of liquid fuel in the tank rises during the fuel refilling process. When the tank is at its desired fill level the float engages the upper valve seat and forms a seal preventing liquid fuel from traveling past the upper seat and through the passageway into the atmosphere outside the tank. The second vent opening remained open to vent pressure from the space between the top of the tank and the fuel level.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2007Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Inventor: Tony Riviezzo
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Publication number: 20070215623Abstract: The present invention relates to a simple fuel vent assembly for use in inboard and outboard fuel tanks for marine vessels. The vent assembly includes upper and lower portions defining an L shaped interior passageway. The lower portion includes upper and lower valve seats positioned within this passageway. Spaced vent openings extend through the lower portion above and below the valve seat. A spherical float is positioned within the passageway between the upper and lower valve seats. As fuel is added to the tank, pressure can escape through the fuel vent. The flow valve is within the passageway as the level of liquid fuel in the tank rises during the fuel refilling process. When the tank is at its desired fill level the float engages the upper valve seat and forms a seal preventing liquid fuel from traveling past the upper seat and through the passageway into the atmosphere outside the tank. The second vent opening remained open to vent pressure from the space between the top of the tank and the fuel level.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventor: Tony Riviezzo
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Patent number: 7225826Abstract: The present invention relates to a simple fuel vent assembly for use in inboard and outboard fuel tanks for marine vessels. The vent assembly includes upper and lower portions defining an L shaped interior passageway. The lower portion includes upper and lower valve seats positioned within this passageway. Spaced vent openings extend through the lower portion above and below the valve seat. A spherical float is positioned within the passageway between the upper and lower valve seats. As fuel is added to the tank, pressure can escape through the fuel vent. The flow valve is within the passageway as the level of liquid fuel in the tank rises during the fuel refilling process. When the tank is at its desired fill level the float engages the upper valve seat and forms a seal preventing liquid fuel from traveling past the upper seat and through the passageway into the atmosphere outside the tank. The second vent opening remained open to vent pressure from the space between the top of the tank and the fuel level.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2004Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Moeller Marine ProductsInventor: Tony Riviezzo
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Publication number: 20060237463Abstract: The present invention is a tank with a body portion defining a cavity for the receipt of liquid. The tank has at least one opening in the body portion for receipt of a component, such as a gauge or pump. The tank has a first raised surface adjacent the opening in the body portion and a second raised surface spaced from the first raised surface. The first raised surface is generally rounded. The second raised surface has a generally knife shaped edge to prevent the ingress of contaminants into the tank and the egress of fluids when the component is connected to said tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2006Publication date: October 26, 2006Inventor: Tony Riviezzo
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Publication number: 20050121075Abstract: The present invention relates to a simple fuel vent assembly for use in inboard and outboard fuel tanks for marine vessels. The vent assembly includes upper and lower portions defining an L shaped interior passageway. The lower portion includes upper and lower valve seats positioned within this passageway. Spaced vent openings extend through the lower portion above and below the valve seat. A spherical float is positioned within the passageway between the upper and lower valve seats. As fuel is added to the tank, pressure can escape through the fuel vent. The flow valve is within the passageway as the level of liquid fuel in the tank rises during the fuel refilling process. When the tank is at its desired fill level the float engages the upper valve seat and forms a seal preventing liquid fuel from traveling past the upper seat and through the passageway into the atmosphere outside the tank. The second vent opening remained open to vent pressure from the space between the top of the tank and the fuel level.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2004Publication date: June 9, 2005Inventor: Tony Riviezzo
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Patent number: 6817391Abstract: A sealed connector assembly (10) includes an insert (12) having an inner bore (26). A rotatable fitting (14) is supported in the inner bore (26). The rotatable fitting (14) has a fluid passageway (72) extending there through. The rotatable fitting (14) has a second passage (64) that extends transversely to the fluid passageway (72) to define an elbow. When the rotatable fitting (14) is inserted into the inner bore (26), a retaining ring (92) on the rotatable fitting (14) snaps into an inner locking groove (46) in an upper threaded portion (16) of the insert (12) and allows the rotatable fitting (14) to rotate in the insert (12). The retaining ring (92) abuts a lost motion device (38) and is compressed radially inward when the rotatable fitting (14) is moved axially inward. During any rotation or axial movement of the rotatable fitting (14) relative to the insert (12), a seal (90) remains in sealing engagement with the inner bore (26) of the insert (12).Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2003Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: Moeller Marine ProductsInventor: Tony Riviezzo
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Publication number: 20040084108Abstract: A sealed connector assembly (10) includes an insert (12) having an inner bore (26). A rotatable fitting (14) is supported in the inner bore (26). The rotatable fitting (14) has a fluid passageway (72) extending there through. The rotatable fitting (14) has a second passage (64) that extends transversely to the fluid passageway (72) to define an elbow. When the rotatable fitting (14) is inserted into the inner bore (26), a retaining ring (92) on the rotatable fitting (14) snaps into an inner locking groove (46) in an upper threaded portion (16) of the insert (12) and allows the rotatable fitting (14) to rotate in the insert (12). The retaining ring (92) abuts a lost motion device (38) and is compressed radially inward when the rotatable fitting (14) is moved axially inward. During any rotation or axial movement of the rotatable fitting (14) relative to the insert (12), a seal (90) remains in sealing engagement with the inner bore (26) of the insert (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: Moeller Marine ProductsInventor: Tony Riviezzo