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).

  • Publication number: 20110266289
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: Tony Riviezzo, Todd Outman
  • Patent number: 7422027
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Inventor: Tony Riviezzo
  • Publication number: 20070215623
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventor: Tony Riviezzo
  • Patent number: 7225826
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Moeller Marine Products
    Inventor: Tony Riviezzo
  • Publication number: 20060237463
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventor: Tony Riviezzo
  • Publication number: 20050121075
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventor: Tony Riviezzo
  • Patent number: 6817391
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Moeller Marine Products
    Inventor: Tony Riviezzo
  • Publication number: 20040084108
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Applicant: Moeller Marine Products
    Inventor: Tony Riviezzo